So I went ahead and bought myself a new computer system - mentioned here. However, oooops! I, er, 'forgot' to tell the wife I was going to buy one (although I have been threatening to do so for a while). What do you guys think? Should I ... tell her later today, since I've already ordered it? tell her just before the computer arrives (in a week's time)? say, "oh, didn't I mention it?" just after the computer arrives? try to set it up without her noticing and pretend I don't know what she's talking about if she spots it - kinda difficult since it would mean disguising the new 19" TFT as my old crt.?
Just tell her you saw a great deal that going to expire in a few hour so you can't get her "permission" before you buy it
Tell her later today. If she starts nagging or anything... Look her in the eyes and smile, then clock her one. Girls love a spontaneous guy. Never ever buy her gifts to make up for being in the dog house for buying a new computer system. Jewelry is for pussies and Asian ladies. If #1 fails - make it up to her by taking her out to Dinner. Right when shes about to order, interrupt and say 'no she's not hungry' ... make her watch you eat. Girls love a guy that speaks for her. She'll forgive you in no time at all. I usually charge people for my relationship advice but seeing as you're so nice, this one's on me.
@ Mella - Thanks for those words of wisdom. I can see where I've been going wrong all these years! lmfao!
Next week after it arrives. Avoid charge backs on your cards or 'item refused' when the courier knocks on the door. Would be a waste because it would mean you 1) don't have a computer and 2) still have a fight with your wife.
Be honest and tell her tonight. The way I look at it with my Fiance... if I do something stupid I'll get in trouble now or later, there is no avoiding it. I usually tell her right away.
Years back, found out that it is easier to just tell my wife if I plan to buy something. She does the same to me. Be best if you tell her asap, show her pictures of what you bought. And be prepared either for her to slap you side the head, or for her to immediately go shopping for new clothes, etc...of a value equal to the computer.
Dinner is out of the question. It would imply guilt. Same goes for gifts of any description - I don't want to set a precedent. I think I'll have to start photoshopping a fake invoice to minimise the pain. I think Iowadog's probably right - instant retaliation by way of clothes shopping.
yeah you should tell here today.on her arriving and she will be glad to know and then take her to dinner or for shopping. Thanks
Just act like you really needed it and say it was a really good price. Also tell her that she’s the best wife in the world and that you don’t know what you’ll do without her. That sometimes works for me.
Sometimes does not quite cut it.... Got to work all the time if you have a wife. Now when I bought my computer a couple of months back, I first told my wife of the need and how it would help her. So I got her involved before I even went shopping! Now she is happy as now she can listen to her music, watch her videos, cut cd's and dvd's (showed her and granddaughter how to make copies of the movie of the school play granddaughter was in). Downside to all this? Now she is wanting her own computer!
Just tell her and if she gives you any lip, threaten to take her credit cards away and put her on an allowence. And then if she's still barkin' about it...get one of these!
Just say new computer , what new computer this is the same one i've been using for ages, but now that u mentioned it I would love a new comp, wuld u mind if i bought 1.
Don't tell her and if she isn't excited when she discovers the man that she loves has bought a new PC for himself and is happy for him and his new purchase then get to the divorce courts now rather then later as she obviously doesn't give a fuck about you. Shit, I think my world's too simple. Pete