I think what will happen is that he would buy it for me, but I would still have to put my savings towards. So, if I have $2500 in savings, then he would take that and pay the rest. Then, it would be a gift for a few occasions. This would be cool with me-.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you too.. if you get your bracelet and DH paid for it, you can use your savings for your VCA sweet bracelet.
But all that saving and scrimping (and sacrificings) may affect you differently.
My mum has been a SAHM all her life. a few years ago she was hankering for a "grown-up" piece of necklace. Being the filial Asian children who have seen how frugal and self-denying she has been all her life for us, my 2 brothers and i agreed we'll split the balance of $6k if she can save the $10k (yes!! it's a serious piece of necklace!). So, she got on with the whole business of furiously saving for it and between birthdays, anniversaries, bonuses etc, etc., she did really well and managed to save the $10k in 3yrs. the 3 mugs (me and brothers) transferred the monies we promised to her bank account. lo and behold, when she went to the bank and she saw the amount of $16,000 in her account, she changed her mind!! she couldn't bring herself to spend it on a piece of "trinket" (she calls jewelery "frivolous trinkets" now, i put it down to sour-grape syndrom), saying she'd scrimped and saved for years and so, not going to blow it all in one shop buying one thing and instead she bought some bonds...!! haha! but...arrrgghhh...!! it was so frustrating as we know she really deserves it and really wants it. i don't know whether to laugh or cry and felt slightly disappointed as i was hoping to borrow the necklace too.either that or she's great at manipulating us and sending us on guilt-trip as my 2 brothers have lately been hinting about maybe sharing and just buying it for her as she'll never buy it herself... LOL..!!
now that's something i'm going to try with my children too some day..
I think what will happen is that he would buy it for me, but I would still have to put my savings towards. So, if I have $2500 in savings, then he would take that and pay the rest. Then, it would be a gift for a few occasions. This would be cool with me-
I am a stay-at-home mother who really wants a Cartier Love Bracelet. My husband, who is not a fan of the design, told me to save my money up for it. Okay, that is great, but how we work is that I take money when I NEED it. Although I NEED a Love Bracelet on my wrist (), it is not the same as I need a new pair of sneakers, a black dress for an occasion, a new pair of jeans, makeup, etc. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
tgg, she is such a Scrooooooge sometimes. she sees the amount pilling up in her bank account and likes it that way. she's had a tough time putting 3 children through uni, wiping out her's and dad's life savings. so, she's obsessed with financial security and savings now. but i am fine either way being a mercenary that i am. I see the bonds she bought from the money we gave her as 'inheritance', and if we end up buying the necklace (better still), it means i pay 1/3 but will own it outright someday. I see what i give her as "investments and savings for future" whether she ends up saving it or buy jewellery. In my culture, traditionally, jewellery goes to daughters. And i am the only daughter. Yippee...!!! 
so, on my part, i'm not proud to say that it's not totally a selfless, generous, considerate gesture.... :devil: ooops..!!
. However, I need help finding my LOVE! I have been on the hunt for the last 2 months, but I am coming up short. I do not trust ebay, so that is out. I am looking for an 18k Yellow or Rose Gold in a size 17. I called Yoogi's Closet, Ann's Fab Finds, and Luxury Exchange to put my name down on a waiting list. I also called Beladora, but they suggested ebay (I was a little perplexed by this). AntiqueShopper said:UPDATE So, I was able to save up half, and my hubby said he would pay for the rest-
Does anyone else have a store suggestion that I can put my name down. I NEED help; my wrist is naked without my LOVE!
Maybe your hubby has a point or two. Maybe sell some of the items but keep the one that he is really keen on. You might never know maybe in 10 years time you will be craving for them if you know what i mean. Hope you will get your LOVE bracelet soon.
