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writes:This is not a relationship based query, but I have a habit of swapping price tags in the changing room, so things cost a lot less then they actually do. How do I stop my greedy and dishonest ways? Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (19 March 2009): maybe you dont think what your doing is a criminal offence?but you are stealing and if caught the charge will be theft by deception and a criminal record, think on.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 March 2009): At least you know what you're doing is wrong. In a second you can get caught and your life can change. It's a crime and there are women serving time for stuff like that. Maybe counselling can help.
It starts of with this and it gets bigger.. Get help my friend and good luck to you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 March 2009): Go to cheaper stores where the prices are already low or make more money so you don't feel like you can't spend more money... seriously.
And think about this too, they could technically be "free" to you if you stole them, but you don't because you know its wrong. And see, what you're doing is kind of the same thing. You are not stealing per se, but since you have only partially paid, you merely stole less.
If it bothers you to the point where you are asking for help, you know to stop! But if you have a real problem (meaning this is a reaction to something or a way of acting out), get professional help.
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reader, anonymous, writes (18 March 2009): Like all habits, it takes will power to change. The thing is, there is no question to ask how you can gain willpower. You have to build willpower through initiation and following through with it.
It's like asking how you can stop being dishonest. This is a personal virtue, something you have to choose to do on your own. It's not "how" you can change, but "when" you can change.
You may also staple a reminder to yourself with a little note, to remind you to not go through with a habit.
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