Does your purse SPENDING upset your husband?

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#48
So I guess he really doesn't mind....:D

My DH came home tonight in a bad mood from work, told me to hurry up and get dressed because he just needed to de-stress. So we end up at the mall thinking we're there for dinner....when he suddenly leads me into the LV store. I was kinda confused why he'd lead me there then he tells me to go pick out the bag! I was beyond surpised :nuts: !!! Finally got my Monty PM:yahoo::yahoo::yahoo:
 
#49
we sort of have a "don't ask, don't tell" policy...he doesn't get it (why I'd spend so much on a bag) but he doesn't ever ask what I spend. He knows they're pricey, but he trusts that I am not spending beyond my means. I think if he had more money, he might be inclined to buy me bags but I'm not so sure if he'd shell out the dough to buy an LV for me...maybe Kate Spade/Coach...those he might buy if he had more money. He has his own vices so I don't feel guilty about mine.
 
#50
I read this thread to my DH, and he said wouldn't it be easier to ask "if your purse spending does NOT upset your husband??" Ha-ha, he's OK with what I get (within reason!!)
 
#51
My DH is not upset at all, he doesn't ask prices, doesn't count bags or look in my closet. He buys things that he enjoys too and I don't complain either. :hugs:
 
#52
For my DH, only 1 LV is enough.. I guess generally men are the same.. hmmmm.. for me, if I earned it, I have the right to spend it on things which I like .. as long as I dont go overboard like owing large amount of credit cards bills or not paying rent ..
 
#54
I am not married but my boyfriend LOVES the Damier Ebony, but I don't think he would ever purchase one for himself due to the high cost.
He did get me a vintage Speedy 35 on eBay for XMAS (although I had asked for it specifically).

Recently I had him pick me up a Damier Speedy 35 in France due to the lowered cost. He obviously thinks I have a bag addiction but knows I'd kill him if he ever criticized (he spends $100+ on tanning packages every month while I spend $20)
 
#55
Yes and no.

I think as long as I buy reasonable amount (think 3 bags a year) and not let the bags overflow in my wardrobe (much harder) he is ok even supportive.

Sometimes he tell me hey I saw the roses collection at LV (he works near an LV store) I want to buy it for you.

On the other hand, if I buy more too much he CAN get a little upset (think 7 a year).

So I try to keep within limit.

I am sure this is in keeping with our income and numerous invenstments/venture.

I mean if he suddenly gets paid 10 million a year I am sure he will allow me to buy the whole LV store over and over again.

So I just try to be reasonable and balanced.

Oh also FYI we share our finances so I dont have allowance we just use each other money like our own.
 
#56
Snowbunnylife said:
Wow, so my hubby thinks its ridiculous to spend 400+ on a purse, even if its my own saved up christmas money birthday money etc. He thinks I should spend it on things I only "Need." Sooo I bought a new neverfull mm with some of my "slush" fund, and I have to tell him that my mom bought it for me at a purse party, to avoid an argument. I hate having to tell a little white lie; but we are welll of- but still. Does anyone else understand or have similar experiences? To women that hubbys buy them these exspensive purses, after years of marrige, consider yourselfs LUCKY, not all of us women have hubbys that understand our exspensive taste.
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Same here, Snowbunnylife. My hubby doesn't like me spending $$$$ on LVoe, even though it's my earning and he says "you've already had many" .... never "many" bags or shoes for ladies though :p.

I don't like to say white lie either so I got tips from some other tpfers, just don't talk about my new purchase, "don't ask, don't tell ^__^". My husband and I live in different countries at the moment so it's easier for me to enjoy my LVoe purchase. :nuts: When he comes home, I just put them in another bedroom closet, that's it.

I recently introduced him to LVoe world by sending him a damier passport cover with his initial hotstamped for Valentine's Day. He was like "umm... would be expensive" but I told him "I sent my LoVe to you ^__^". I hope this way would give him more insight to LVoe; timeless, elegant & quality. I've already prepared another "damier" piece for him for our 5th anniversary.

I hope he would gradually appreciate LVoe more and more and won't get upset when I purchase new LVoe in the future .... really hope so ^__^.
 
#58
Wow, have loved reading these posts. My partner thinks I am a little mad for wanting to buy a couple of small LV items ( I currently only have a couple of pieces of costume jewellery). But, he says "oh well, just do it, life is short". We are trying to buy a house so I feel a certain responsibility to not spend like a crazy woman!
 
#59
DH never comments about anything i buy, when i show him he will tell me if he likes them or not if i ask for his opinion, hes a real bloke and he wouldnt notice bags or shoes unless i tell him.

he always say i work hard for my money as long as we dont go in debt with it then there is no reason why i shouldnt get something to make myself happy, hes into motorbikes and i never comment on what he spend on those either. We are pretty sensible and on average i only get a bag every 6 months, so its not like i have a big collection anyway.

though when i started my CL obession he got a bit of a sticker shock and when saw the price of the shoes and even commented that i could get an LV for the price of some shoes... i can only say that i have obession on both!
 
#60
My husband would flip out if he knew how many bags I really had and how much they cost. "Secret Stash!" What he doesn't know won't hurt him. He really doesn't seem to notice the new bags...I guess I am lucky in that way. :graucho:
 
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