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re: "it was on sale"
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:36 am to shotcaller1
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:36 am to shotcaller1
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How did y'all curb this?
Divorce.
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Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:37 am to dbeck
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:42 am to shotcaller1
My wife has her own money so I don't worry about this.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:43 am to shotcaller1
Pack yourself up and move to the camp. When you stock up, make sure to pay full price for everything nice. That'll show her.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:45 am to Pecker
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My wife has her own money so I don't worry about this
that's pretty easy if you don't have kids and make close to the same amount. If not, it gets a little more dicey
Posted on 7/29/17 at 1:14 am to shotcaller1
This is a battle you will not win...
Posted on 7/29/17 at 1:23 am to jdeval1
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that's pretty easy if you don't have kids and make close to the same amount. If not, it gets a little more dicey
True.
We both like budgeting so we keep our money separate but have a joint account to put a predetermined amount of money into each month to pay bills and save for travel and other things.
What she does with the rest of her money is her call. I like not having to worry about it. And that goes both ways.
This post was edited on 7/29/17 at 1:27 am
Posted on 7/29/17 at 1:29 am to shotcaller1
Long ago decided IDGAF what she buys or where she puts it, my toys are much more expensive than anything BB&B or Kirkland's sales.
Only deal is all C.C. balanced must be cleared monthly.
Only deal is all C.C. balanced must be cleared monthly.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 1:31 am to Pecker
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We both like budgeting so we keep our money separate but have a joint account to put a predetermined amount of money into each month to pay bills and save for travel and other things.
We've been married for 15 years and with kids for 10. My wife made more than me before the kids but changed careers afterwards to spend more time with them. I make about double what she does now but I work about 50 hrs per week and she maybe puts in 30. It would be difficult to dice that budget up fairly other than to just carve off a little mad money for her and be done with it. I guess everyone's situation is different
Posted on 7/29/17 at 1:34 am to shotcaller1
This is great 
Posted on 7/29/17 at 2:08 am to shotcaller1
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This just happened today for the first time, so I feel like i can nip it in the bud here.
I haven't figured this out yet. I don't say anything when she buys things I don't understand, but that means I didn't have to answer any questions when I brought home an expensive mountain bike today.
Just know this, buying things gives women a high, like cocaine. To shut it down, it would take some intervention level shite.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 2:15 am to shotcaller1
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I recently got married, and today my wife comes home with a bunch of shite. "it was on sale" she says.
This just happened today for the first time, so I feel like i can nip it in the bud here.
Tell me, ot... How did y'all curb this? I don't want the inside of my house to look like a bed bath and beyond, thanks
This post was edited on 7/29/17 at 2:19 am
Posted on 7/29/17 at 6:32 am to shotcaller1
I read through the entire thread but I'm not sure if I remember it being mentioned if she works or not. If she does and she still puts in on her portion of the bills, there's nothing you can do to curb this besides talking to her about bringing home too much shite not needed. If she doesn't work, where and how is she getting money to spend?
Even though I spend my own money, I still hide my bags whenever I buy things. Not sure why I do, but I just do that. I just don't feel like dealing with the questions of why I bought what I bought and don't I have enough of it already. It's just a habit I have of spending money on things I want. I never overspend, but every time I attempt to go a pay period without unnecessary spending (clothes, salon visits, shoes, undergarments), it never fails that some store in the mall or online will have a sale. I always say as long as it's 50% or more off, it's a deal. I also stalk multiple websites at a time to ensure I'm getting the best price and have a Citibank price rewind card to dispute a lower price whenever I find it on something I've bought.
Good luck on curbing this habit with her. Talking about it won't hurt, but don't belittle or shame her because it leads to her hiding things. Just say you're concerned and want to ensure she's not overspending on these items.
Even though I spend my own money, I still hide my bags whenever I buy things. Not sure why I do, but I just do that. I just don't feel like dealing with the questions of why I bought what I bought and don't I have enough of it already. It's just a habit I have of spending money on things I want. I never overspend, but every time I attempt to go a pay period without unnecessary spending (clothes, salon visits, shoes, undergarments), it never fails that some store in the mall or online will have a sale. I always say as long as it's 50% or more off, it's a deal. I also stalk multiple websites at a time to ensure I'm getting the best price and have a Citibank price rewind card to dispute a lower price whenever I find it on something I've bought.
Good luck on curbing this habit with her. Talking about it won't hurt, but don't belittle or shame her because it leads to her hiding things. Just say you're concerned and want to ensure she's not overspending on these items.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 9:42 am to shotcaller1
lol it's so funny that everything in marriage is individual except for the money. It's always "we" in marriage when it comes to money. Like my aunt came over bragging about the boat "they" bought. Nah homie you don't work. You didn't buy shite.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 9:49 am to shotcaller1
Congrats on fricking up the rest of your life.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 9:58 am to olgoi khorkhoi
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I haven't figured this out yet. I don't say anything when she buys things I don't understand, but that means I didn't have to answer any questions when I brought home an expensive mountain bike today.
My husband spent more money on his last mountain bike than my engagement ring.
He hates when I say that but it's true. And it gets him off my back whenever I come home with bags from shopping. Although lately......I'm the one on a tighter budget cause I'm trying to pay off credit cards and student loans. I feel buyers remorse if I spend more than $50 now on things I don't really need
To be fair though.....he has had long discussions with me before any large purchases he has made. As long as he is still putting aside the amount of money a month we agreed on to save up for a house....I don't care about what he buys tbh.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:05 pm to shotcaller1
In the old days, the typical OT response to the problem would have been "PIIHB and tell her to make you a sandwich". I think it's worth a shot...and may be your best hope.
Posted on 7/29/17 at 12:25 pm to shotcaller1
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shotcaller1
There is a singular exception and that is if she found the right area rug in her purchases.
Maybe one that ties the whole room together.
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