The Voice

Beyond the purchase

Sara Przybylko covers how retail therapy causes detrimental effects on finances and habits. Mia Guarino defends retail therapy as a positive way to manage stressful times.

By Sara Przybylko and Mia Guarino
February 27, 2026

crolling on shopping platforms and walking through stores with friends has become a common way to cope with stress, boredom, or sadness. This habit...