This isn't about women, but the same concept can be applied.

I'm in the market for a new vehicle, but not in desperate need at this very moment. Wisdom dictates that you put yourself out there and start exploring the options, taking out cars for test drives and seeing which ones stand out the most, and what it's ultimately going to cost you. Some cars are slightly preferable to others for various reasons, but other factors come into play - more often than not, money, in the case of purchasing a car. Is it worth shelling out extra money for a set of features? Or could you save money and live without? Think of money being a buzzword for your time and effort, where you work and get money back in return. That return should bring you happiness, with a good ratio of effort/time:happiness.

There's probably even one particular car that you want more than any of the others, with a plethora of features, but something is holding you back from buying it right away. Again, we come back to price. At the end of the day, you need to determine what it's going to cost you to roll with a particular car out of the dealership - is it going to work with your lifestyle, meet your needs, and not cause you to miss your rent payment?

Luckily, having been smart and demoed the competition, you've also gotten an idea for what a particular set of qualities is worth, and know that multiple people (the folks running the dealership) have products much the same in addition to wanting your business. You don't need one particular business over another, and could go so far as to say you don't need any of them ever, but it's because of this lack of need and urgency that you are the one in control.

People want your business, and they're going to fight for you - assuming you have something that they want. They're going to give you everything they think they need to win your heart, but if you would be just as happy taking your business elsewhere, they're guaranteed to play their last couple of trump cards to try and win you over. I went in, enjoyed myself, and when it came time to look into just what it'd cost me - I kept myself distanced, and focused on the bigger picture. When I wasn't ready to commit, they upped their game, throwing in extras, sweetening the deal, until finally it reached a point where I was rather impressed. But I know they've got more, and so I walked, planning to return at a later date to see if I can get that exact car I wanted for even less, and give them a final shot at my business before somebody else gets my time and money. I've already got other enticing offers from elsewhere to show for it. If they choose to reject my business when I make my decision, I've got other options, and I'm not worried.

*I didn't feel pressured by sales tactics. Frankly, I didn't give a fuck since I was there for fun first and foremost, without any expectations, and wi