A cautionary tale.

[bigted83]

Screw marrige if that's what it's like, got to ask permission to spend my own money. I don't see a reason to get married, if I have to put up with arguments and being told when I can or can't do something.

[Mindz]

Originally Posted by stieger

+1

I inform the girlfriend of my purchases. Not so much "for permission" but more as a second opinion. I think of her as my jimminy cricket.

[tjk_art]

Here's an idea, both of you get a job, both of you have a bank account, and only spend what you earned yourself.

If you didn't earn it you don't have a right to b*tch about it..

[GaryTucker]

Originally Posted by daveagogo1

My wife and i have a deal. We run it by each other if any purchase is over $100 unless it's like grocery shopping or B-day / X-mas gifts. That way everyone is on the same page and these issues never come up. Rarely if ever have i ever said no to the wife and the same with her to me. But, we both know we won't be getting any surprises either. As you can see from my sig she doesn't have an issue with me getting toys for my toys

Very much like the agreement my wife and I have. I always thought marriage was a partnership not a monarchy. If you don't respect your wife and her family, why did you marry her?

It is very rare that my wife says no to car "stuff"...the only times she seems to say no, I already know that's what the answer really ought to be. She blessed the building of an additional three-car garage with two four-post lifts...I've got parking for seven cars now and I have something in every space...so I'm not suffering for asking!

Good luck!

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by bikerdan

Was planning to marry my long time GF. Reading this gives me second thoughts.

WHY WOULD i wanted to buy the car if the dealer let me test drive it for a long time ?

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by Cristoff

Would you PLEASE run for President? Or at least Congress?

Actually i tried , but the guys with black suits didn't like my accent , they told me YOU HAVE A VERRRRY STRRRRONG ACCCCENT not good you know !

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by MaRoFreK

LOL my wife was on youtube looking up exhaust systems telling me what one to get for my car.....Oh I Love my wife..... Glad she loves my hobbies and contributes.

MAN , does she have any sisters /cousins ? Just to do the research on the web!

[oldfriend]

Originally Posted by spyderbuddy

We have a very good understanding with money, we don't have any, so no spare money for mods.We just do make enough to pay the bills and get some food. The car was bought by my Mother n law to replace my older car that got totaled.

SO, you are telling us that the those stories about the mother in law is not true, wow !!!!

[1Camaro2SS]

Originally Posted by MarylandSpeed

I am always shocked at the people calling in paying with "secret accounts" and sending parts to "safe houses". I have even had customers tell me their wife does not know they own the car they are modding. I have also had wives call, and scream and cuss at me because they did know their husband ordered the parts.

For me, I have always figured it is easier to ask for forgiveness than permission. My wife has never said no to me, but I obviously found the perfect job to get away with it. Keep in mind, she also drives a Camaro, and has a lifted 4 door JK Jeep Rubicon on 35"'s she off roads.

You wnat to waste some real money modding, buy a Jeep and 4 wheel it. I get her parts for it, she takes it out, bashes them all up on the trail, and I have to buy them again:( At least my stuff does not break that much.

I had my wife call you to order my headers and cats! Thanks Marylandspeed, you treated her well

[daveagogo1]

A lot of interesting ways people make it work in this thread. All i know is doing it the way my wife and i do got me a Surprise SS for X-mas. I say keep her happy and you will be happier for a long time. This was one hell of a present.