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People who had imaginary friends when you were little: what's your relationship with them now? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 2 days ago by Leg@sh.itjust.works to c/asklemmy@lemmy.ml

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Title. I never had one, so I wanna hear about it.

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[–] Vanth@reddthat.com 7 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Sorta. I dreamt I had an imaginary family in which I was the only child. IRL I am one of seven kids, plus some cousins and other kids my parents informally took charge of.

I used to imagine getting new clothes and toys instead of hand me downs, and getting to go to first run movie theaters (too expensive with 7 kids at $10+ per ticket), and eating foods nicer than basic bulk nutrients (Lunchables were the pinnacle of unnecessary expense on food).

Now I am employed and financially self sufficient. I don't think about the imaginary family. I do sometimes have trouble spending money on myself. I recently bought a new jacket for $40, very reasonably priced for what it is and the quality. I had in the back of my head for a good three days after buying it that I didn't really need it and it was a waste of money. Maybe I need the rich imaginary version of myself to tell me to stop feeling like a class-jumping fraud.

I still have never had a Lunchables, but that desire is long gone.

[–] Bbbbbbbbbbb@lemmy.world 4 points 2 days ago

Love that youre in a better space for yourself.

I still have never had a Lunchables, but that desire is long gone.

Treat yourself if ever feel like wasting a few dollars on an experience. Life is about experiencing things. It doesnt have to be a lunchable though, youre definitely not missing anything