So upset at DH!

**ShawnaRae** · 05-21-2008, 08:27 PM

I can't believe it! I went on-line to check our bank statement, and I see $560.00 worth of charges.

My DH just called me from town. He bought a chainsaw and a barbecue! I am in such shock! There goes our tax refund! We did pay off #1 of 2 credit cards. I am so relieved I made that payment immediately. But now there is nothing to save. I am so sorry to rant and complain, but I am having a hard time calming myself! I am glad that he now has these items that he has wanted, but we should have discussed it first. What do you think? Am I being unreasonable? I think I was having a bad day already, and this just tops it off!

**Marie78** · 05-21-2008, 08:34 PM

I would be mad too! It seems like both people in a relationship should decide on big purchases. I am glad you were able to pay one CC off, before the money was used. Is there any way he could return one of these items?

**G'MaDebbie** · 05-21-2008, 08:41 PM

My husband and I have an agreement that neither one of us can spend over $50.00 without talking to the other one first. Of course this agreement came after he spent over $200.00 without telling me!

**Nishu** · 05-21-2008, 08:45 PM

I would skin him.

**carlitasway** · 05-21-2008, 08:46 PM

I would be upset. If he still has the reciepts maybe he can return one of the items. That would be my compromise that he can keep one thing. And then set up an amount like the previous poster stated that you have to discuss.

**Dixie** · 05-21-2008, 08:50 PM

Originally Posted by Nishu

I would skin him.

Now, now, no need for that!!
She has a new chainsaw, after all!

**luv-my-lexi** · 05-21-2008, 09:06 PM

That is a large amount of money to spend without consulting you about it. I would be VERY unhappy

and my dh would probably end up taking one of them back. We have never set an exact amount, but when things are over about $50.00 we are talking about it with one another before buying.

**bumplett** · 05-21-2008, 09:13 PM

Originally Posted by Nishu

I would skin him.

then cook him on the barbque

**larabelle** · 05-21-2008, 09:20 PM

Originally Posted by bumplett

then cook him on the barbque

Also use a VERY EXPENSIVE Barbeque sauce to baste him with as you cook him on the barbeque.

**ShawnaRae** · 05-21-2008, 09:23 PM

Originally Posted by Dixie

Now, now, no need for that!!
She has a new chainsaw, after all!

Oh my gosh! That made me laugh sooo hard! It's a good thing too! I think I need to laugh good and hard before he gets home tonight! Otherwise, the BBQ and chainsaw will be put to good use tonight, and I'll never be able to return them! LOL!

The most astonishing thing about this, is how out of character this is for him! What was he thinking?

Thank you everyone! Returning one item is a great idea, as well as the $50 rule. I'm feeling a bit better, but,

! I guess I'm not quite calm yet! I sure hope DH didn't pick up any chainsaw fuel today...

I'm teasing, of course!

**jamie79** · 05-21-2008, 09:42 PM

Oh I would be pissed and he would know it

**LuvMyHubby** · 05-21-2008, 10:06 PM

Gotta say I'd be making more than a little bit of noise on that one.

Good luck, hopefully you can convince him to return one of them.

**janelane** · 05-22-2008, 01:40 AM

I'd be incredibly upset, that's a huge amount of money to spend without consulting you.

I say a great compromise would be letting him keep the grill -- if he promises to get his money's worth out of this new toy by making you dinner every evening this whole summer! Sounds fair to me!