I can feel guilty sometimes because I want to make sure that my DBF understands that I'm responsible with my money, but most of the time I keep my purchases small and (relatively) infrequent so I feel alright.
NO simple way for me -MY DH would never approve even though I buy them-he thinks they are not necessary- I say secretly enjoy it for a few months and then sometime when it looks a little older just say you got a good deal on it You did get it before the price increase right???
My Dh does stuff all of the time and thinks I don't know but sometimes women feel so worried and guilty- You need to have some joy for all of your House duties & family responibilities-it is hard to give all day to a DH & Kids and not have some splurges for yourself-DH may never really like it but I think it is ok-Enjoy I never say when I get a new bag anymore-just casues too much tension in the air so I think I am being a good wife by staying quiet and keeping the peace in the house!!!
good advice!I totally understand! My DH is not into anything designer - I always say he's a minimalist. Even though he bought me my first designer bag (over 20 yrs ago), he doesn't "get it" about the LV addiction. He thinks it's a waste of money. He will sometimes surprise me with a gift card or small item (per my request though). So, what are the options - argue about it? not worth it. End a marriage about it? That would be absurd. End my LV addiction? Uh, I can't. So, the best way is to not make a big deal of what I buy and stay quiet about them. I can say that it's not such a bad thing to hide it - I've been married over 20 years, so something must be right. This subject has come up on TPF before, and some members say, "Oh, that is terrible to hide things" or "Oh, how sad it is for you to be in that situation", and other comments. I don't think I've ever heard that from someone who has been through kids and 20 years of marriage though, lol! Yeah, it would be great if he shared my love for LV, but I don't agonize over it.
very cleverMy DH doesn't care. My mom on the other hand is like the handbag police. Interrogates me endlessly if I carry something new which really is annoying. So I always carry the same bag when I go to see my parents. It relieves a lot of stress.
I'm on your side twinsmom. I work part time from home, I stay home with 2 kiddos and I do hide new bags from my hubby from time to time. I paid cash on bags I bought with my money but hubby is not very supportive when it comes to LV. Just 1/year is fine, but not more. So I hid them and brought them out into light slowly.. so you are not alone...
bpbtk i like that. maybe i should get a part time job and pay cash. no paper trail. i would need to find something to do from home. these bags are so gorgeous...i see a trend approaching. thanks!
me three.......I use my own money but, I do not mention it...dh is not too fond of the LV price point....I don't necessarily hide it but, I do not do reveals at home either...I say nothing....he says nothing...all is good...if my dh buys sports equipment he does not have to tell me or answer to me or do a reveal either...a new vehicle is another story...then we need to discuss....
me three.......I use my own money but, I do not mention it...dh is not too fond of the LV price point....I don't necessarily hide it but, I do not do reveals at home either...I say nothing....he says nothing...all is good...if my dh buys sports equipment he does not have to tell me or answer to me or do a reveal either...a new vehicle is another story...then we need to discuss....