Are you too materialistic?
1. I judge how well I’m doing in life by comparing what I own to what others have.
2. Ideally, I’d like a lot of luxury in my life.
3. I don’t like to lend things, even to good friends.
4. Buying new things often gives me a mood boost, even if I don’t really need them.
5. I try to keep my life simple, as far as possessions are concerned.
6. My life would be better if I owned certain things I don’t have.
7. I’m rarely satisfied with what I have; I constantly want to keep accumulating.
8. I admire people who own expensive, luxurious, or beautiful homes, cars, and clothes.
9. When I see a new product I like, I get frustrated if I can’t buy it.
10. Some of the most important achievements in life include acquiring material possessions.
11. Buying things gives me a lot of pleasure.
12. I enjoy sharing what I have with others.
13. I feel more successful when people notice the things I own, like my clothes, phone, or car.
14. I’d be happier if I could afford to buy more things.
15. I get very upset if something is taken from me, even if it has little monetary value.
16. I enjoy spending money on things that aren’t practical.
17. When I imagine my future, I often think about the possessions I want to own.
18. When people have fancier possessions than I do, I get jealous.
19. I don’t place much emphasis on the amount of material objects people own as a sign of success.
20. I like to own things that impress people.