Post by violet on Jul 23, 2007 12:58:09 GMT 10
One of the main topics of - ahem - discussion here is money. Dh believes that once something is purchased, that's it, it's there forever. He doesn't quite grasp that things wear out or require maintenance. He also has what a neighbour aptly called a 1970's mentality - he thinks that if x cost y in 1970, then it still should cost y, despite the intervening decades!
Taking him shopping is quite pointless because, when presented with the facts in such a confronting way (ie, price tags), he merely states that item x is simply not needed. Which means that someone ends up barefoot, or something ends up breaking and costing more to repair/replace.
What it comes down to is that dh hates parting with money unless it's something he really wants, or sees value in. He bought himself a squillion dollar line trimmer which would be lucky to see the light of day twice a year, and which cost more than the broken stove I struggle with each day. He doesn't use the broken 20 year old stove, so sees no need to replace it.
On the other hand, I'm happiest when everything is functional. I'm not overly fussy, but it must suit the purpose for which its been purchased, and it must represent good value for money.
What's your take on spending?
Taking him shopping is quite pointless because, when presented with the facts in such a confronting way (ie, price tags), he merely states that item x is simply not needed. Which means that someone ends up barefoot, or something ends up breaking and costing more to repair/replace.
What it comes down to is that dh hates parting with money unless it's something he really wants, or sees value in. He bought himself a squillion dollar line trimmer which would be lucky to see the light of day twice a year, and which cost more than the broken stove I struggle with each day. He doesn't use the broken 20 year old stove, so sees no need to replace it.
On the other hand, I'm happiest when everything is functional. I'm not overly fussy, but it must suit the purpose for which its been purchased, and it must represent good value for money.
What's your take on spending?
