The Editor

You don't buy. You curate. Most people own things; you have a collection of objects you've personally approved. You've thought about your kitchen knife for longer than some people think about their relationships, and you regret nothing.

You have a friend who texts you before any purchase over $200, because they know you'll give them the real answer. You consider this a sacred duty.

The catch: you sometimes go without things you actually need, because you can't find the version that meets your standard. Three pairs of socks would have been fine. You waited eight months for the Japanese ones. You'd do it again.