What do your significant others think...
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I'm one of the lucky girls who has a husband who supports my obsession at least money wise without saying anything and he's polite enough to let me talk about them and listens to me at least he pretends to. I can see it in his eyes that he doesn't get it but he always says that he likes seeing me happy. That's one of the things I love about him. My co-workers don't get my obsession but because they don't know it how much they are and I don't tell they leave me alone.
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I guess I am just so used to hearing crap from people.
My husband and I also keep separate finances. I like the freedom of being able to spend my money as I see fit. Of course to each their own! I know couples who are perfectly satisified by joint accounts.
I guess I am just so used to hearing crap from people.
My husband and I also keep separate finances. I like the freedom of being able to spend my money as I see fit. Of course to each their own! I know couples who are perfectly satisified by joint accounts.
^ I also don't like letting people at work know how much my bags cost. There's already some tension there with one of my coworkers who grew up with very little and has a very large problem with the fact that I didn't grow up under the same circumstances. I'd rather not aggravate that situation, nor start it with anyone else. So I keep my mouth shut. If people ask who the designer is I tell them . . . but stop there. I won't even tell my parents how much I spend on some bags because I know my mom would gasp right out loud. She loves nice bags but has never let herself buy them.
My boyfriend and my two best friends are the only people who hear the dollar amounts, and with him I only tell him selected numbers, and/or percentages of retail if I got a deal. Whenever he sees me on the PF he gives me "the look" and chastizes me for bag hounding. I've got my eye on a $500 bag right now on eBay and there would be no explaining it to him if I get it, he'd be really disappointed since I told him no more bag hounding, just browsing, no biggie. Whoops!
My boyfriend and my two best friends are the only people who hear the dollar amounts, and with him I only tell him selected numbers, and/or percentages of retail if I got a deal. Whenever he sees me on the PF he gives me "the look" and chastizes me for bag hounding. I've got my eye on a $500 bag right now on eBay and there would be no explaining it to him if I get it, he'd be really disappointed since I told him no more bag hounding, just browsing, no biggie. Whoops!
It took my BF about a year to understand my obsession, but now he is very supportive. I've even trained him how to spot fake LVs! I have a great job to support my habit, so there's really no reason for him to pass judgement. He likes to spend his money on certain things, and I like to spend mine on others!
He thinks I'm crazy but doesn't mind it at all. Well, he shouldn't because he's the same way about this motorcycles. He only gets angry when I obsessively talk about them or when I ask him to buy me one 
I have to say my DH has been pretty good about it. He'll even point out the bags he thinks are nice but he does get upset if I start buying too many at once. So I really try to buy when there is an occasion (ie. birthday, anniversary, etc.) or if there is an absolutely fantastic sale.
My soon to be hubby has been supportive, even suggesting maybe I should get something really special (ie. Birkin, etc.). Most of the time he doesn't understand why I feel so much joy over a bag, but he likes it when I'm happy and he knows I have to have something for myself. He would just prefer if I skipped over the details w/ him and talked to my "purse friends" as he likes to call the PF instead.
My husband is great! He doesn't mind my purchases. But, then again, why should he? I pay for them with the money that I earn. We do not have kids or any joint bills (outside of the mortgage and living bills - which we do fine with paying). I bought a bag today and he said it was great, but he also didn't want to know the price of it. He also splurges on things. Albeit, different things (ie. custom made sleeping bags, Klein bikes, North Face rain gear, anything outdorsey).
My hubby has been really good about my obsession. I know he really wishes I had a less expensive obsession; but he likes to see me happy and knows I always talk it over with him before making any big purchases. He understands my want for having quality bags and agrees that is the way to go.
He is pretty funny though. He also gets that glazed over look after I have one too many conversations about - which color should I go with or am debating between which of 2 bags will be my next purchase. Although, he does have quite a knowlege of bags now and comes home with stories of how he spotted a fake bag while out at work. So, he must be paying some attention when I ramble on.
He is pretty funny though. He also gets that glazed over look after I have one too many conversations about - which color should I go with or am debating between which of 2 bags will be my next purchase. Although, he does have quite a knowlege of bags now and comes home with stories of how he spotted a fake bag while out at work. So, he must be paying some attention when I ramble on.
My boyfriend is sympathetic... maybe too sympathetic...
I once sent my him into an LV store to search for a certain style, and apparently he and the SA had a half hour conversation on the different types of Louis bags and which were the nicest. The SA even commented to me later how knowledgeable he was. He's gotten so used to me obsessing about bags that he'll now point out the bags he knows I like on other people, asking me if I have that style or if it's fake.
I guess you could say that he jumped on my boat pretty quick. But then, I'm the one buying for myself. He might get huffy if he were actually footing the bill.
I once sent my him into an LV store to search for a certain style, and apparently he and the SA had a half hour conversation on the different types of Louis bags and which were the nicest. The SA even commented to me later how knowledgeable he was. He's gotten so used to me obsessing about bags that he'll now point out the bags he knows I like on other people, asking me if I have that style or if it's fake.
I guess you could say that he jumped on my boat pretty quick. But then, I'm the one buying for myself. He might get huffy if he were actually footing the bill.
At first my husband thought I was nuts, but 25 bags later he just accepts it and now loveees to tease me about it. Usually in front of people, if possible. It's weird, though, he totally understands my shoe thing, but the purse thing still baffles him. I guess because he actually wears shoes, too...