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No. They are just women with no concept of rationality combined with obsessive compulsive disorder.

Most women cannot think logically, but most are not obsessive compulsive. Combine the two, there’s a shopaholic.

I think you're onto something here. Compulsively trying to fill an emotional void by purchasing non-essential items... People going shopping for "therapy"... I've never thought of it that way, but I would agree that it probably is.

Yes, my wife has it.

She will walk into a store and fall prey to anything cute.

Many collectibles.

Shoes

Purses

Handbags

I am a guy who barely has enough clothes and shoes and she collects everything under the sun.

I could retire FILTHY RICH if I saved the money she spends on non-necessities.

It seems to be an outlet for other underlying mental disorders, such as anxiety, depressions, bipolar disorder, control issues, thrill seeking disorders, etc...etc..

Although I'm sure there are some people who just crazy like to shop.