"This sort of 'frugality' seems a particularly unpleasant fixation." To some people it is, and to others it's actually fun and rewarding to do more with less a

"This sort of 'frugality' seems a particularly unpleasant fixation." To some people it is, and to others it's actually fun and rewarding to do more with less and figure out new ways to save money for something more important in the long-term. If it's not for you, fine, but let's not generalize.