Before Christmas, some large size bars of Lindt chocolate were on sale for less than half price. I bought 6 bars to give a group of friends at our Christmas luncheon. Omicron/Covid caused the luncheon to be cancelled so I was stuck with 6 bars of chocolate. I eventually ate 2 of them which was far too much and found homes for the remainder.
This past week, some Ferraro Rocher chocolates were on an amazing special and much as I love them, I wasn't tempted. It was so clear that if I bought even one pkg, I would eat too much and regret buying it. I felt guilt for my lack of self-control in my eating in my earlier purchase and I had no desire to repeat the experience.
How much does regret or guilt from past actions govern your buying decisions today?