Have you ever had intense buyer's remorse?

Why people ask this

This question works because the yes-or-no split always surprises the room — someone answers in a way nobody expected, and the conversation starts from there. Money is the topic everyone pretends not to care about and then answers fastest — questions like this make the regrettable purchases come out. Questions like this one get played across every kind of group on have.you — couples on a first date, coworkers at team events, friends on long drives. Each setting produces a different answer, which is part of why Have You Ever has stayed in circulation long after most party games get retired.

What do players say?

60%

of players said Yes
5 responses

Based on 5 answers so far, 60% of players say yes — making this something the majority of players have actually done.

Discussion starters

→ Who in the group is most likely to have had intense buyer's remorse?
→ What's the full story — and who in the group is most surprised by your answer?
→ What is the most expensive thing you have ever returned?
→ What do you spend more on than you should?
→ What item do you regret buying the most?

Ever made a purchase so impulsive or expensive that you immediately regretted it? Exploring questions like everyday purchases can reveal surprising stories about our spending habits and decision-making processes. Dive into this question to share your most memorable moments of intense buyer's remorse and discover more about how we handle regret after shopping.

What This Question Really Asks

This question challenges you to reflect on moments when a purchase felt justified at first but turned into a source of regret. It’s a window into your deepest feelings about money, temptation, and consequences. When discussing embarrassing shopping mishaps or impulsive buys, it encourages honesty and vulnerability. You might also consider whether those regrets led to a lesson or a funny story to tell later.

Do you tend to make purchases on impulse or after careful thought?
What emotions do you experience right after a regretted purchase?
Have those regrets affected your future shopping habits?
Are you more likely to regret big or small purchases?
Could this question spark a meaningful conversation about your values and priorities?

How to Use This Question

Setting	Tone	Best for	Tip
Friends game night	Playful, lighthearted	Breaking the ice, laughs	Use it to start a light debate about the craziest purchases ever — it’s a great group decider.
First date	Personal, sincere	Getting to know each other’s quirks	Ask about impulsive buys to share funny stories and find common ground.
Team meeting	Casual, professional	Building rapport	Encourage sharing funny or regretful decision stories to lighten the mood.
Family dinner	Warm, engaging	Sharing personal experiences	Discuss collective regrets and lessons learned over meals.
Party	Energetic, giggly	Entertainment, storytelling	Get everyone reminiscing about their biggest purchase regrets and have a laugh together.

When You Say "Yes"

You’ve made a purchase that felt necessary but turned out to be unnecessary or even harmful.
You often buy with emotion rather than reason, leading to buyers’ remorse.
You’ve experienced regret after spending more than you intended or overspending during sales.
You’ve purchased something expensive on a whim and immediately felt second thoughts.
You’ve realized that your impulsive purchase was a reflection of your current mood or stress levels, which may open up deeper conversations.

When You Say "No"

Rejecting the question might suggest a cautious or mindful approach to spending. Perhaps you rarely experience such intense regret or prefer to spend with thought. Sometimes, a clear decision avoidance can mean you’re more diligent about your money or simply lucky in your purchases.

You avoid impulsive buying, thinking through each purchase carefully.
You rarely spend money on things you later regret.
You have a few stories of regret, but they’re minor or humorous rather than serious.