Great thread lmao!

 

+1 oh yea!
Forget the permission route.
... Cash flow is good to keep track of though
Did I mention "Forget about the permission thing"?

 

For me its more like how do I spend the cash without her figuring out just how much I was able to hide from her- its really easy to hide from her but if she finds out ........ I just wrecked a good thing

I used to keep a 50 or 100 dollar bill folded up real tight hiding in the wallet but she found out about that……… and all of a sudden there were lots of "emergencies"

she is a pretty typical person if she has five dollars in her pocket she'll spend it-

 

It is a balancing act to keep her happy and get all the other things you want out of life too.

You have a bike... I am sure you are doing great!

 

When I was younger I bought parts and left them in the shop. When my wife asked about them I would say, aw those I got them months ago. Worked for years. Might be a tough sell for a new bike though.

 

I think my wife uses that one... I try to stay current and alert...
"Because I care" (sure..) and that "expreses my love to her..." (i guess)
But she will say "aw this old thing, its been in the closet forever..."

Good to hear it works for our side too.

 

My wife doesn't give a crap what I buy for myself.. And I don't give a crap what she buys! haha

Works well that way. Joint money for bills, separate money for personal use.

 

my solution of recent....the wife got a second part time job. On some weeks she actually works more than I do. Mo money = mo toys. Or groceries. LOL

 

Oh and not having $800.00 a month go out in car payments anymore helps too.

 

Over the years I found out if I drool long enough she can't stand it. In 93 she bought me a XR 250 R and suprised me for christmas. Then did the bartering for the KLX. By the time she was done with the dealer they just wanted me to take the bike and leave. Of course whenever she wants anything within reason I make sure she gets it.