My man doesn't understand. He thinks one bag is enough

arobin · Sep 7th, 2008, 02:32 PM

I am being teased mercilessly for being on a purse forum. Every time he sees me even looking at a pic of a bag I get "YOU'RE BUYING ANOTHER BAG?!?!". I have purchased 2 bags this fall, both pretty inexpensive. Last time i purchased a bag was in April and it was FOURTY DOLLARS. sheesh.

How do you deal with this? Ignore? Punch in the face?

fafnir · Sep 7th, 2008, 02:35 PM

My DH didn't understand either, I just learned to ignore him. Tell him it's all part of the deal and it gives you joy.

beeb · Sep 7th, 2008, 02:48 PM

He has his "something" too, I'm sure. Sports? Video Games? Fishing? Cars? Wrestling?

Try to equate it to something like that. If he's always on IGN checking for release dates of PS3 games or watching their trailers, then tell him that looking at the fall lineup of Tano coming to MustHaveBag is like watching the Fallout 3 trailer.

kings_20 · Sep 7th, 2008, 02:58 PM

I get the same treatment. I do admit that all 3 closets are filled with bags, shoes, clothes etc. My bf just doesn't get why I need so many bags and think 2-3 should suffice. I just ignore him and tell him that 2-3 bags is like owning 2-3 pairs of underwear, it just isn't enough. He laughed and said "no more bags, unless you sell some". I agreed and it's been good so far.

arobin · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by beeb

He has his "something" too, I'm sure. Sports? Video Games? Fishing? Cars? Wrestling?

Try to equate it to something like that. If he's always on IGN checking for release dates of PS3 games or watching their trailers, then tell him that looking at the fall lineup of Tano coming to MustHaveBag is like watching the Fallout 3 trailer.

Do you know my boyfriend? Ps3, Xbox360 and Wii.
However, I play thouse games too.
He buys a LOT of pants though and i get no use out of them.

arobin · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by kings_20

I get the same treatment. I do admit that all 3 closets are filled with bags, shoes, clothes etc. My bf just doesn't get why I need so many bags and think 2-3 should suffice. I just ignore him and tell him that 2-3 bags is like owning 2-3 pairs of underwear, it just isn't enough. He laughed and said "no more bags, unless you sell some". I agreed and it's been good so far.

Well, mine doesn't say "no more". He knows better than that. But naging doesn't stop!

arobin · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by fafnir

My DH didn't understand either, I just learned to ignore him. Tell him it's all part of the deal and it gives you joy.

Lol, I wish ignoring was possible.

"did you hear me, I said are you buying ANOTHER bag?"

beeb · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by arobin

Do you know my boyfriend? Ps3, Xbox360 and Wii.
However, I play thouse games too.
He buys a LOT of pants though and i get no use out of them.

Nah, but I know my fiance.

I'm lucky that he's supportive (only while my tastes remain fairly inexpensive, I'm sure) but he still has to relate it to his things to get it.

arobin · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by beeb

Nah, but I know my fiance.

I'm lucky that he's supportive (only while my tastes remain fairly inexpensive, I'm sure) but he still has to relate it to his things to get it.

This gave me an idea. I should start leaving my laptop open on pics of Coach bags and LVs and such, then maybe he'll be grateful I'm buying Tanos.

TygerKitty · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:17 PM

Ahhhh the joys of living alone

My coworker always asks about my bags but he's an electronics whore so I simply remind him of that lol

TygerKitty · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by arobin

This gave me an idea. I should start leaving my laptop open on pics of Coach bags and LVs and such, then maybe he'll be grateful I'm buying Tanos.

Haha... I'd go for Hermes! The diamond encrusted ones!

wordbox · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:24 PM

It's sort of a losing battle... I've tried to compare it to a lot of things (like, "you know how you need a whole set of golf clubs to play the game? and how each one serves a different purpose? well...") but that doesn't work. I've found that just saying "hey, it's my thing, let it go" works better than anything. He knows they make me happy, so he has stopped commenting as much. Maybe he's just given up on me?

knasarae · Sep 7th, 2008, 03:40 PM

I just tell BF that TPF is my version of SportsCenter. Then he got it.

kings_20 · Sep 7th, 2008, 04:05 PM

^^

Good one! I will have to use that line next time.

gypsybiker59 · Sep 7th, 2008, 04:09 PM

My DH teases me when he sees the boxes arrive, but he doesn't nag me. I'd have a huge problem with that!

April, I just realized we are bag twins, we both have the Boogie Bucket in Grape

Sep 7th, 2008, 02:32 PM	#1
arobin Newly Bag Obsessed Location: Northern New Jersey	My man doesn't understand. He thinks one bag is enough I am being teased mercilessly for being on a purse forum. Every time he sees me even looking at a pic of a bag I get "YOU'RE BUYING ANOTHER BAG?!?!". I have purchased 2 bags this fall, both pretty inexpensive. Last time i purchased a bag was in April and it was FOURTY DOLLARS. sheesh. How do you deal with this? Ignore? Punch in the face? __________________ Wish List Tano Boogie Bucket in Grape - got 'er! Tano Flashbulb Flurry in Black. Decisions, are hard.

Sep 7th, 2008, 02:48 PM	#3
beeb love my Tanos!	He has his "something" too, I'm sure. Sports? Video Games? Fishing? Cars? Wrestling? Try to equate it to something like that. If he's always on IGN checking for release dates of PS3 games or watching their trailers, then tell him that looking at the fall lineup of Tano coming to MustHaveBag is like watching the Fallout 3 trailer. __________________

Sep 7th, 2008, 03:17 PM	#10
TygerKitty shopaholic Location: Colorado	Ahhhh the joys of living alone My coworker always asks about my bags but he's an electronics whore so I simply remind him of that lol __________________ "Life may not be the party we hoped for, but while we're here we should dance." My collection: http://forum.purseblog.com/your-bag-showcase/tygerkittys-addiction-370238.html Are you artsy and crafty!? Come support the creation of a new arts and crafts subforum! http://forum.purseblog.com/feedback-dropbox/crafties-to-unite-376611-5.html

Sep 7th, 2008, 03:24 PM	#12
wordbox spay, neuter, adopt! Location: The North Pole	It's sort of a losing battle... I've tried to compare it to a lot of things (like, "you know how you need a whole set of golf clubs to play the game? and how each one serves a different purpose? well...") but that doesn't work. I've found that just saying "hey, it's my thing, let it go" works better than anything. He knows they make me happy, so he has stopped commenting as much. Maybe he's just given up on me? __________________

Sep 7th, 2008, 03:40 PM	#13
knasarae Tie Dye is MINE!!! Location: Boringsville, USA	I just tell BF that TPF is my version of SportsCenter. Then he got it. __________________ *My name is Knasarae, and I approve this message.*

Sep 7th, 2008, 02:35 PM	#2
fafnir Member Location: Portland	My DH didn't understand either, I just learned to ignore him. Tell him it's all part of the deal and it gives you joy.

Sep 7th, 2008, 02:58 PM	#4
kings_20 Member	I get the same treatment. I do admit that all 3 closets are filled with bags, shoes, clothes etc. My bf just doesn't get why I need so many bags and think 2-3 should suffice. I just ignore him and tell him that 2-3 bags is like owning 2-3 pairs of underwear, it just isn't enough. He laughed and said "no more bags, unless you sell some". I agreed and it's been good so far.

Sep 7th, 2008, 04:05 PM	#14
kings_20 Member	^^ Good one! I will have to use that line next time.

Sep 7th, 2008, 04:09 PM	#15
gypsybiker59 living on the edge Location: Looking for an MJ Sweet Punk Sid	My DH teases me when he sees the boxes arrive, but he doesn't nag me. I'd have a huge problem with that! April, I just realized we are bag twins, we both have the Boogie Bucket in Grape __________________ So happy with what I have which is a really good thing, because I'm Sofa King banned Last edited by gypsybiker59; Sep 7th, 2008 at 04:12 PM.