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TJ91 · 01-31-2011, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Cristoff

You must be single...

There is a BIG difference between "asking permission" and simply "keeping the peace".

lmao oh the amazing parts of being married

I know exactly what you mean, I rather keep the peace as well

with the occasional raising of the pimp hand

oldfriend · 01-31-2011, 12:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Ivas

A recent event has nearly cooked my goose with the wife. It all stems from modding the Camaro without getting a prior okay from the warden.:(

I bought some Bogart wheels, you know the full set of four custom 17" ones that'll accept the skinnies up front and the drag slicks in the rear. Well, they arrived when I was out with the boyz; the wife found the invoice. Shortly after I got home, I realized that I was gonna' be double teamed. I heard the mother-in-law's broom pull up in the driveway. She bitch slapped me in front of my bro's. The only way left for me was to raise the PIMP hand and chase the old mummy outa' the house.

The wife is still giving me the icy eye. I hope it thaws soon. I already told her that I was sorry. There ARE hidden costs when it comes to owning such an ooh soo fine car!:(

Be careful, oh my brothers...

THAT'S THE PROBLEM WHEN ONE LIVES VERY CLOSE TO A DRAG TRACK

1st -- The mother in law has no place in this . period
2nd-- The manager [CFO] needs to balance the budget
3td---The RD [Research and Development] must have a budget for the year with the approval of the Board and with in 30 [thirty days prior the fiscal year .
4--- For every moneys that is spent on R&D more than X amount there will be need a special approve from the CFO ,just to keep tabs and costs under control
5---FOR every money saved on something already on the budget [R&D] there will be an incentive to save at least 50% off that amount to a fund [emergency] fund
6-- I AM NOT JOKING , i could go on for a few more days but that will be of no good
GOOD LUCK with your dealing with the CFO / CEO and one more thing , ASK THE IN LAW TO STAY OUT OF YOU GUYS LIFE

Phoenix328 · 01-31-2011, 03:25 AM

i dont see a problem with seperate accounts......you have your own accounts and a "house" account.....x amount gets deposited in the house account every month the rest is yours....my wife and i have done this for 8 years and never once had a fight about money.

firengnred · 01-31-2011, 03:46 AM

My wife has an understanding........ I earn the money, the bills get taken care of and after that..... It's mine to do what I want with.

Silver2SSRS6spd · 01-31-2011, 07:09 AM

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Originally Posted by HondaPowered

ha! i lol'd....

But then she is going to want you to show it to her. (your supercharger) and if she has some common sense she would compare it with the ebay one.

what are you going to do then?

I kind of hope she finds out soon so I can stop feeling guilty. Mike mayrland said, it will be easier to ask for forgiveness than it would have been for permission.

Mark Myles · 01-31-2011, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by CynAgain

exactly! If people actually acted like they cared about and participated in the relationship instead of hiding, lying, arguing, or just running solo this thread wouldn't even exist.

Then again, my love has his Camaro and I have mine, so who am I to talk?

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Originally Posted by SlingShot

I have to agree ... I've never understood the my money, your money mentality ... You are suppose to be married and SHARING a life together.

If you don't love your wife enough to trust her and share things with her, then why in the hell did you marry her..? Every married couple I know that has "his money" and "her money" never seem to be truly happy with each other. This is just an observation of mine on a limited number of couples, but they all have one thing in common....they don't spend much time with each other.

I can understand one person "handling" the finances, but that's it. Rule of thumb.....If you have to hide it from her, you probably shouldn't be doing in the first place.

M

66olds442 · 01-31-2011, 07:39 AM

another reason I will stay single

nomadicdogg · 01-31-2011, 08:30 AM

My wife told me to get the car. She knew I was upset after having to sell my 55 chevy, so when able to get another she was ok with it.
However maybe since I was willing to sell the car to keep a roof over our heads helped the matter.
or maybe because shes truly one of the good ones.
either way, i dont bitch when she buys an outfit or shoes, and she dosent bitch when I buy something for the car....
works out nicely.

Smart Line · 01-31-2011, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

My wife told me to get the car. She knew I was upset after having to sell my 55 chevy, so when able to get another she was ok with it.
However maybe since I was willing to sell the car to keep a roof over our heads helped the matter.
or maybe because shes truly one of the good ones.
either way, i dont bitch when she buys an outfit or shoes, and she dosent bitch when I buy something for the car....
works out nicely.

lol I can not even get in our closet do to over 150 pair of them dang SHOES!!!!

melody301 · 01-31-2011, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by CrazyDan

.....buy what you can afford and keep the money seperate . just my 2 cents and you will never have this problem .

I totally agree. I couldn't imagine having to consult hubby for everything over $100 that's just too much to keep up with. We have our own money and I'm putting a lot of money into modding my car. I consult him just because I want his opinion on certain products but his position is, and this is what he tells me, that's your car and your money do what you do.

melody301 · 01-31-2011, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by nomadicdogg

....i dont bitch when she buys an outfit or shoes, and she dosent bitch when I buy something for the car....
works out nicely.

funny because I don't b***h when my hubby buys shoes and clothes and he doesn't b***h when I buy something for my car.

BackinBlackSS/RS · 01-31-2011, 08:55 AM

People just need to do what works for them. There is no blue print on how it will work for each couple. The most important thing is to love and respect your spouse and the rest will take care of itself.

melody301 · 01-31-2011, 08:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix328

i dont see a problem with seperate accounts......you have your own accounts and a "house" account.....x amount gets deposited in the house account every month the rest is yours....my wife and i have done this for 8 years and never once had a fight about money.

+1

We've done it for 10 years and it's never failed and we NEVER fight about money.

BlkThndr66 · 01-31-2011, 11:59 AM

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Originally Posted by 1BADLS3

You have to ask for permission from your wife to buy things for your car?

lol.. you're 'whipped'! Does she let you drive it sometimes, too?

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Originally Posted by KEEP RT

"Care about their relationship" Been married 17 years. We understand each other. You shouldn't judge others.

Thats mean. We've had 4 real arguments in 21 years. We wish you the same.

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Originally Posted by 66olds442

another reason I will stay single

01-31-2011, 03:25 AM	#45
Phoenix328 Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Posts: 347	i dont see a problem with seperate accounts......you have your own accounts and a "house" account.....x amount gets deposited in the house account every month the rest is yours....my wife and i have done this for 8 years and never once had a fight about money. __________________ 2010 Camaro SS/RS IBM 6M 1100: 07-01-09 4000: 08-25-09 4200: 08-25-09 5000: 09-02-09 6000: 09-02-09 2000: 07-24-09 2500: 07-29-09 3000: 07-30-09 3100: 08-02-09 3300: 08-05-09 TPW 08-17-09 3400: 08-13-09 3800: 08-24-09

01-31-2011, 03:46 AM	#46
firengnred Drives: 2010 2SS/RS, 2006 2500 Silverado Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Torrance, Ca. Posts: 682 View My Garage	My wife has an understanding........ I earn the money, the bills get taken care of and after that..... It's mine to do what I want with. __________________ "Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Choose your words, for they become actions. Understand your actions, for they become habits. Study your habits, for they will become your character. Develop your character, for it becomes your destiny."

01-31-2011, 07:39 AM	#49
66olds442 Born Olds, Living Chevy Drives: 2011 2SS/RS: VR A6 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: New Mexico Posts: 2,080 View My Garage	another reason I will stay single __________________

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nomadicdogg Drives: '10 2SS/RS Cyber Grey Camaro (sold) Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Western, PA Posts: 1,737 View My Garage	My wife told me to get the car. She knew I was upset after having to sell my 55 chevy, so when able to get another she was ok with it. However maybe since I was willing to sell the car to keep a roof over our heads helped the matter. or maybe because shes truly one of the good ones. either way, i dont bitch when she buys an outfit or shoes, and she dosent bitch when I buy something for the car.... works out nicely.

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