Convincing your girlfriend or wife?

[markts]

About 6months ago I asked my wife if she knew how many guns I have aquired in the last 7years(been married 7yrs) She said 2 I said 9 no worries here

[saylean]

Just buy it and don't tell her.

Thats my strategy....then I hear..."Is this new?!" Na...bought it a few months ago...

[Kent Hunter]

You guys have seen a few of my posts. I've been on a .22 pistol kick for the last couple of years. I either just save up to buy what I want or I tell the wife the name and model number of what I want and she "surprises" me with it. I have a great wife.

[Greg30-06]

My wife is wanting to start hunting too.  So I think that I am going to "BUY HER" a new 7mm mag

[Lightning_Rider]

My wife is wanting to start hunting too.  So I think that I am going to "BUY HER" a new 7mm mag

HAHA thats the way to do it...then hopefully she won't like it so you can get another one 

[rainshadow1]

I have said it a thousand times....just go to the closet and start counting shoes....or lifting some makeup off the dresser and ask: "How much does this stuff cost?"

 

Keep track of the hair/nails/facials, and cosmetics, shampoos, extra copies of purses, shoes, boots, etc. etc. etc. etc. If she grants you matching fun money, you're going to have a pretty well stocked safe! We don't even realize until we start keeping track, but the girls can spend some MONEY!!!

[sporked horn]

One summer my dad got a new Mossberg and was looking it over, when my mom asks that's not new is it?  Dad says no had it for years.  Things got a little tense when mom opened the woodstove and found that new cardboard box waiting for colder months .

[Jamieb]

I don't ask, just buy a gun if I want one.
I have a gun/hunting fund in the drawer of my reloading bench, it's my money to buy what ever I want. When I sell a gun or other hunting gear, the money gets put in the drawer.
I've never told my wife about my gun fund but she's never asked where I got the money for a gun so she knows, as long as I'm not dipping into the bill money she don't care. 100's of guns and scopes have come through here, I don't hide it, don't have to.
Cabelas layaway is a good way to buy a gun a little at a time with extra funds as they become available, without dipping into the "family" bank account.
I dont really know crap about women but I think that as long as the bills are getting paid most women wont mind their boyfreind/husband buying what he wants.

[markts]

I don't ask, just buy a gun if I want one.
I have a gun/hunting fund in the drawer of my reloading bench, it's my money to buy what ever I want. When I sell a gun or other hunting gear, the money gets put in the drawer.
I've never told my wife about my gun fund but she's never asked where I got the money for a gun so she knows, as long as I'm not dipping into the bill money she don't care. 100's of guns and scopes have come through here, I don't hide it, don't have to.
Cabelas layaway is a good way to buy a gun a little at a time with extra funds as they become available, without dipping into the "family" bank account.
I dont really know crap about women but I think that as long as the bills are getting paid most women wont mind their boyfreind/husband buying what he wants.

When you figure them out write a book and you can buy anything

[Bean Counter]

If she's not your wife then what difference does it make?    Call me old fashioned but until you're married you can spend your money how you want. If I were her brother, however, I would be advising her to consider your financial responsibility if you feel you need to lie in order to buy wants which aren't necessities. 

That being said, its nice to have fun things. And if it wont break the bank and in line with what my WIFE spends or agrees to let me spend, I am all about counting shoes in the closet, ala ICEMAN.

[PolarBear]

I have said it a thousand times....just go to the closet and start counting shoes....or lifting some makeup off the dresser and ask: "How much does this stuff cost?"

 

Keep track of the hair/nails/facials, and cosmetics, shampoos, extra copies of purses, shoes, boots, etc. etc. etc. etc. If she grants you matching fun money, you're going to have a pretty well stocked safe! We don't even realize until we start keeping track, but the girls can spend some MONEY!!!

Also keep track of lattes, lunches out with the girls, nick knacks for the house, etc.  When I first got married I was getting ready to sell a rifle for a pretty penny and she immediately started thinking of a piece of furnature.  I had to make it clear that any and all funds made by selling or trading a gun are to go 100% back into another gun or hunting equipment, NO EXCEPTIONS!

[woodman]

My wife is always pushing me to buy more stuff for hunting, she says that I deserve it. Maybe it is because I have never said no to anything that she has wanted OR maybe she just wants me out of the house.

[jaymark6655]

Married and not too well off, but I never lie.  Once I did end up buying one for her, I had forgot to switch my address on DL and gave her my Christmas cash to buy it under her name, so it is hers.  Last time I ended up buying her a $500 diamond ring that she wanted with the understanding that this season or next I could go out a get a $1000 rifle.  She really doesn't go too shoe crazy so I have to try and be a little fair.

[JackOfAllTrades]

what kind of "fibs" or "tales" have u had to fabricate in order to convince your significant other that you must own a certain gun?

Married 26 years next month. I don't lie about why I want to buy a gun. I buy what I need within reason and tell her what I want it for. Same with fishin gear.

-Steve

[Tony 270]

We don't even realize until we start keeping track, but the girls can spend some MONEY!!!

Whats that joke? A successful man is one who makes more money than his wife can spend. A successful woman is one who can find such a man.