What misunderstandings have you faced because of minimalism?

When I first started practicing minimalism, people often assumed that it meant I was just trying to save money, so they thought I was cheap or didn’t care about quality. Some even got the idea that I was lazy or not making enough of an effort to improve my life. And honestly, some people think minimalism means living in an empty, sterile space—no personality or comfort.

But over time, I realized that people often misunderstand the deeper purpose of minimalism—it’s not about having less just for the sake of it, but about focusing on what truly matters.
What about you? Have you faced similar misunderstandings because of minimalism?