retail therapy

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The practice of shopping in order to make oneself feel happier.

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  • After a stressful week, a little retail therapy was just what I needed.
  • She indulged in a bit of retail therapy after a tough week.
  • She often indulges in some retail therapy to lift her spirits.
  • Many people turn to retail therapy to cope with stress or sadness.
  • For many, shopping is more than just buying; it's a form of retail therapy.
  • For her, a new pair of shoes is the ultimate form of retail therapy.
  • He used retail therapy as a way to cope with his recent breakup.
  • He believes that retail therapy is the best way to lift his spirits.
  • Do you believe in the power of retail therapy?
  • Is retail therapy truly an effective long-term solution for emotional problems?
  • A quick trip to the mall turned into a full-blown retail therapy session.
  • My friend suggested some retail therapy to cheer me up after the breakup.
  • My friend swears by retail therapy whenever she feels down.
  • Sometimes, a spontaneous splurge can feel like genuine retail therapy.
  • Some consider retail therapy a harmless indulgence, while others see it as a problem.
  • She always jokes that shopping is her favorite kind of retail therapy.
  • She's been feeling a bit low, so I suggested some retail therapy.
  • After receiving bad news, he decided some immediate retail therapy was in order.
  • The economic downturn hasn't stopped people from seeking retail therapy.
  • They often embark on a retail therapy session together every payday.