Feeling guilty about an unnecessary and extravagant purchase

3 sets sounds reasonable. One on, one off, and one in the wash. Anyway, it was your bonus, so why not be extravagant with it? Enjoy.

Not at all. I should really throw some out because I am fed up with them and they don't seem to wear out.

Three sets is just right - one on the bed, one in the wash and one in the airing cupboard!

We have about five but only use two in the main.

It was for the house, not you

I bought myself some expensive perfume recently and still feel guilty, but I do like it.

ps It's your bonus, you earned it - and you gave some away!

Very generous, you deserve a treat.

I have 2 identical sets which are several years old, but I totally support your decision.
I had a very deprived childhood and can't get over the mindset that I cannot do it, oh how I wish I could get over the guilt and spend what I would like.
I can do it with food but not with household things.
Gone off topic ,sorry, just touched a nerve.

You can never have enough nice bedding, I have about ten sets but share them round three bedrooms. You earned the bonus, enjoy your treat

annsixty wow, you're exactly the same as me and for exactly the same reason, I've never heard anyone say that before, I'm so glad I'm not alone.

Chewbacca, oh no you did the absolute right thing. The bonus was unexpected you shared some, you have nothing to feel guilty about. The bonus was your gift to do as you please, and you bought what would make you happy, end of story. I hope every time you look at it on your bed you remember it was a gift given to you for working so hard.

annsixty you've hit the nail right on the head! Similarly deprived childhood with absolutely no luxuries (and often necessities too) and spending money on myself just doesn't "feel right" somehow. If it was for the GC or family, I'd spend it in a heartbeat but buying something that I want, but don't need, has made me feel quite awkward with myself.
I keep nipping upstairs just to catch sight of it on the bed!

Three sets isn't extravagant at all and why shouldn't you have it? Don't give it another thought.

Absolutely the right thing Chewbacca Think how much time you spend in bed, you'll be enjoying it for ages. After all it would only take a spilled cup of coffee or a dropped bottle of nail varnish and one of your other sets would be ruined. Always as well to have something in reserve.

Last January I dithered and dithered about buying some bedding, very plain but excellent quality - in the end I bought it because it was in the sale and am so glad I did as it feels lovely.

However, I always resent paying full price for anything.

ps we spend one third of our lives in bed

True enough Jalima! I know I'll enjoy sleeping in it and, as you say, really good quality bedding does feel lovely. I've only ever had Sainsburys or M&S bedding in the past so this will have to "see me out"!

Please don’t feel guilty, you earned it, enjoy! (Take a picture so you can gaze at it downstairs too!)

Sod it! Since when has 3 sets of bedding been considered extravagant ?

I always spend the most I can afford on my bedding for two main reasons. First because I like it and second because it is probably more economic in the long run as it lasts for so long. I’ve had my very high thread count sheets for Yonkers and they aren’t remotely worn and feel splendid the same with the duvet etc.

Bedding is not an indulgence it's a necessity in my book. Spending money on clothes on a whim which don't really suit you and are only worn once (if at all), or kitchen gadgets from Lakeland which look sooo seductive in the shop but gather dust in the cupboard, beautiful shoes which you don't need and hurt like hell - to name just a few extravagances. Bedding definitely isn't. Expensive perfume is my worthwhile extravagance.

Good for you chewbacca. Three sets of bedding sounds just right. Must be, it’s what we have for our bed .

A total disgrace! 3 sets of bedding! - heaven forfend! I am shocked to my core!

There's nothing nicer than a beautifully made up bed with lovely bedlinen. The only problem might be not wanting to use the other bedding you have.

I love good bedding ,I've no idea how many sets I have ,but I have several sets for each bed in the colour scheme of the room they're for ....same with towels ,each room has its own colour.I dont spend money on jewellery or booze or pampering myself.Its my choice how I spend my cash

Saw some lovely sets in Home Sense today at very reasonable prices, but had more than enough to spend my pension on - maybe in post-Christmas sales.

I always look at the Christmas bedding, especially for little single beds, then think 'Noooo!' and remove myself from temptation.
Does anyone have sets? I've seen some lovely designs!

Chewy anything that you really appreciate having is worth having.It seems to me you spent the money well, on family, on charities and on yourself, or at least for the house.
We have about six sets ( without checking can’t be exact) but only bought two sets in the last five years, the others are quite old, although I still like them.

When you think how much time in our lives we spend in bed ( a lot) we should have nice bedding!