Dear Abby: My husband’s compulsive online shopping is burying us in stuff we don’t need, draining us dry
By Abigail Van Buren
Published on April 17, 2026.
My husband of 50 years, who has been shopping online for hours a day, spends more than $2,000 per month on unnecessary items that he believes are necessary or interesting, often overlooked. His purchases include fruit corers, citrus squeezers, air fresheners, car-washing supplies, cellphone holders, and food items that are on a repeat subscription. These purchases have led to a significant financial drain for his wife, who no longer has an income and sees the financial drain his online shopping has caused. The next time you discuss his online activities, tell him about a 12-step organization called Spenders Anonymous that helps people overcome this problem.
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