want vs. need....2018

handsome hubby and i have agreed to do an entire year of mindfulness around our commercialism....Want vs. Need.
wow..talk about being in the moment!
of course his needs are different than my needs...and....my needs are different than his.  soooo...if i have something truly in the 'need' column...i am free to act upon that....and yes...that plays out for him the same way....
but....what if we are not sure if it is a 'want' or a 'need'?
then we sit down together and discuss it....
example...."cute black shoes...i love them"...discussion...."do you 'need' some black shoes?" ..."well, i have 2 pair of black shoes"...hmmmmm....i guess those cute black shoes fall into the 'want' category....
open, honest and vulnerable?  you betcha!  
so far it has been 'fun'....i will check back in around June to let you know how it is going!
have a great day...and may all your 'needs' be fulfilled!