It seems as if the ladies are buying the bling bling with their own money?

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#46
I buy my own too cuz DH doesn't wanna waste the money. He does occasionally gift me jewelry but nothing I would usually buy on my own.
For instance, I kept telling him I wanted diamond earrings and he said "what for?" or would ignore me when I mentioned them. So I took it upon myself to get them on my own. Needless to say he was upset when he discovered the charge on MY CC bill. Whatevs I love my earrings and don't regret the purchase one bit!
 
#47
It's a mix for me, I don't think about it much. We have equal earning power, so, it all comes from the same pot that we both have contributed to equally. If I want something and at that moment, I might buy it myself. It's a nice thought/gesture when he buys me something, but I know my preferences and am picky. Asking for something and then having him buy it for me doesn't happen all that often, it just isn't something I'm inclined to do. I don't have a lot of jewelry.
 
#48
sneezz said:
I buy my own too cuz DH doesn't wanna waste the money. He does occasionally gift me jewelry but nothing I would usually buy on my own.
For instance, I kept telling him I wanted diamond earrings and he said "what for?" or would ignore me when I mentioned them. So I took it upon myself to get them on my own. Needless to say he was upset when he discovered the charge on MY CC bill. Whatevs I love my earrings and don't regret the purchase one bit!
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sneezz, when I read your comment, I thought I had written it. My partner does not only say "what for", but even worse, he says jewellery is "useless".

I plan in visiting a exhibition on ancient jewellery with him, probably egyptian. So he can see jewellery has ALWAYS been around and very important to humand mankind. :-)
 
#49
lovely_bag said:
sneezz, when I read your comment, I thought I had written it. My partner does not only say "what for", but even worse, he says jewellery is "useless".

I plan in visiting a exhibition on ancient jewellery with him, probably egyptian. So he can see jewellery has ALWAYS been around and very important to humand mankind. :-)
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Lol! Yeah my hubby has that mentality too. He likes to gift things thatsrw useful, ie electronic gadgets.

I hope you can educate him on your trip! :rofl:
 
#50
lovely_bag said:
sneezz, when I read your comment, I thought I had written it. My partner does not only say "what for", but even worse, he says jewellery is "useless".

I plan in visiting a exhibition on ancient jewellery with him, probably egyptian. So he can see jewellery has ALWAYS been around and very important to humand mankind. :-)
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sneezz said:
Lol! Yeah my hubby has that mentality too. He likes to gift things thatsrw useful, ie electronic gadgets.

I hope you can educate him on your trip! :rofl:
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My husband used to think why pay so much for some stones! Hmm...until he saw my heirloom earrings my grandmother gave me, then he changed his mind. He surprised me by buying 2 rings for himself with the intention to pass them to our son! Best part is he got me a sapphire ring to match his, both to be handed down to our son and his wife, that'll be in 25 years time! :cool:

So we definitely need a daughter.......:graucho::graucho:
 
#51
Although I love getting jewels from my DH, I like buying them for myself. I'm pretty picky.

I probably get one or two jewelry gifts from him a year (after I pick it out or let him know which one I have my eye on).

That said, DH is extremely generous and treats/gifts me in other ways.
 
#54
I buy my own. DH is the bill payer and I do not expect him to take on paying for our living expenses and my shopping habits.

I get what I want, no questions asked and I am happy. Plus he doesn't have the money to buy me the high end stuff I want. I would never put that stress on him.
 
#55
Does it defeat the purpose if you buy a Love bracelet for yourself rather than have SO or another loved one gift it to you? Would love to know what the general consensus is.
 
#56
eggpudding said:
Does it defeat the purpose if you buy a Love bracelet for yourself rather than have SO or another loved one gift it to you? Would love to know what the general consensus is.
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I bought my own love bracelet. I don't see it as the traditional meaning that others see it as... for me the love bracelet is just a really nice bracelet and being single and able to afford it myself I decided to purchase it:smile1:
I'm not very spiritual with my pieces, I never assign meanings for any of my jewellery...I just wear it because I love it!
 
#57
Yup I buy my "stuff" myself. Recently I bought a pretty diamond ring for myself (I made a reveal thread but it vanished during the tpf downtime) and this week I got myself a preloved Rolex Oyster Perpetual date.

I buy jewellery, bags etc. myself and somehow it give me a feeling of empowerment but maybe I am just convincing myself of this because my SO won't pay for my lavish "needs" :laugh:
 
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