My problem is that I want to save on a car right now and I actually enjoy saving. But every now and then I feel the need to buy things even though I already have them, such as a new cell phone or a laptop. What can you do about this need?
Don't give in to him. Set up a savings account to which you can automatically transfer a certain amount every month as a standing order. You don't touch that until you've got enough for the car. You can then freely use the rest of the current account.
I would also see that you build an alternative "feeling of happiness" to which you switch. For example, taking care of someone or building them up, there's enough to do at the moment. This makes you feel more "human" again and you get great, long-lasting satisfaction!
