Damnit the wife is going to kill me!

[guyver01]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/05/31/new.york.fleetweek.accident/index.html?hpt=T3

so... don't stand under a V-22 osprey.. 😛

V-22's are awesome, btw

 

[TechAZ]

Dude you have no friking clue how women work do you? Waggy has it right, you are in for a rude awakening unless you order your bride from overseas.

The dude's name is "quakefiend420". You really think he's even 10 years close to marriage yet?

FWIW, dating != marriage. How much money you make also affects spending decisions. I can throw around 100 on a single meal a couple times a month with the Mrs.....but if I'm also adding in personal purchases on a weekly basis then yeah, I do have to run it by my wife.

My wife likes to save more money than I care about, and if she's a little bit controlling in that area then big f'n deal. She's great in all others.

I'm sure the OP is in a similar situation.

 

[dpearson]

my point is, it sounds like the OP doesn't wear the pants in his family

so who wears the pants in your family. oops im sorry

She let me train in Muay Thai while we - let me emphasize; not just a singular "me", but we - were in Thailand, visit the Kodokan while (again) we were in Tokyo, and get a motorcycle (at home). Unlike the 20-something moguls here in ATOT, I don't think we're going back there anytime soon, and she still let me get away with it!

She can wear whatever the damn hell she wants in the family as far as I'm concerned.

Read the god damned thread.

 

[pcgeek11]

Don't take this as a derogatory answer. I was in my younger years in your situation also. This is just friendly advice.

🙂

Put your hand in the front of your pants...
Feel anything?

If its nuts use them. Is she your mother or your wife? I don't understand this permission crap from a grown man. If you can afford it then buy it if you want to. Does she spend money without asking permission from you first?

I can see the discussion if it is a large sum of money House, Car, or an Investment. IMO anything > $1000.00, this of course is depending on your particular situation.

On the other hand if money is tight and you cannot afford it or it would cause the family to have to do without in other more important areas, well then you should be able to determine this for yourself as an adult. Without any divine intervention.

My wife used to pull this guilt trip crap on me also until I grew a pair. I know what I can afford and and not afford. I don't waste money, I have a nice savings and retirement account. I do not need a mother figure.

No I am not a male chauvinist pig. My wife and I are equal in all respects and that includes we do not tell each other what to do, we are equal adults. However, we did have to grow in this direction as stated above, we have been married for 28 years now so it is working pretty well so far.

Wish you the best.

 

[sdifox]

http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/05/31/new.york.fleetweek.accident/index.html?hpt=T3

ooops.

 

[bonkers325]

if you can't keep it, you can flip it on eBay or craigslist.

 

[RearAdmiral]

Uhhh....pics of wife?

 

[AUMM]

Or it means he's married. Welcome to the world of relationships - you'll get there one day. At a certain point in most relationship you have joint financial responsibilities, which means discretionary purchases like these ought to be run by the other partner. It's a common courtesy that helps keep relationships sound. Don't worry fleabag, one day you'll find a girl/boy, and eventually experience this.

i'm married and I don't have to ask my wife for permission to purchase something....as she doesn't have to ask for my permission either.... we are both financially responsible and don't buy stuff we can't afford....