10 Emotional Stages Of Shopping In Primark

It's a love / hate relationship.

By Rachel Bailey /

We've all been there, and we've all said it: "Shall we just pop in for a quick peruse?" If Primark was an animal, it would be a big persuasive octopus, luring you in with it's strange charm and then grabbing you, just when you realised that getting any closer was probably quite a dangerous decision. You might be young or old, rich or poor, man or woman: Primark's got something for you. Need a stocking filler this Christmas? Don't worry, there are plenty of socks to satisfy any foot, big or small. Looking for a no-brainer birthday present for your daughter? Choose from 20 floaty skirts with matching turtle necks, all for under a tenner. And for your mum and dad? Check out the nightwear section; you'll be sure to find matching Mr and Mrs Onesies in every colour of the rainbow. Just be prepared for the series of conflicting emotions you might feel during your visit; much like Alice in Wonderland, it's likely you may well forget who you truly are along the way...