Do you skirt round the truth with your DH

I am feeling so guilty about the fact that I just spent $260 on a pair of boots at lunchtime and am currently thinking up ways to avoid telling DH exactly how much they cost!

He was aware I was looking for boots, but my issue is that these boots are red. All well and good. Problem is that DH bought me a pair of red boots a year or so ago that I have only worn about 3 times and he keeps asking me to wear them. They are a tad small and I find they are a bit uncomfy all day. Plus, now, they are out of style.

Does anyone else do this? Or am I just the only evil one?!

When it comes to shoes DH is quite aware that by letting me go near a shoe shop he's just asking for trouble (and $260 is really good for a decent pair of boots).

Rather than avoiding telling DH I would be more inclined to encourage him to pop out and spend a couple of hundred on something he wants so I don't feel guilty.

You could always remind him that you just recently bought him the TV.

Haha, good point about the TV, although I have to admit that I love it too (and watching a friends baby sized TV the other day was awful!). He is really onto it with regards to noticing new stuff, which can be a blessing and a curse.

I know I shouldn't feel guilty about spending money on myself cause I actually dont buy much that often but you know how you feel that you could have perhaps used the money better? Nevermind, its done now. I will front up and be honest I think and yes, I think he can also spend some $$ on himself.

I move round numbers a bit like yesterday I said I spent $250 at the supermarket and $20 at the mall when it was more like $230 at the supermarket and $40 at the mall

I like the old 'they were on sale' line myself if DH has a heart attack. And, it's not lying ... I mean, let's face it, if it's in a shop, it's on sale isn't it?

RachandJack wrote: I move round numbers a bit like yesterday I said I spent $250 at the supermarket and $20 at the mall when it was more like $230 at the supermarket and $40 at the mall

LOL always a good one I have used this successfully as well.

I have also used the "what do you mean I told you months or weeks ago I was getting these. You never listen to me". All the while feigning annoyance.

Quite frequently now when he spots something new he just says it looks nice so he doesn't get into trouble.

Oh no Emma! I tripped in PP today too. I usually flatly refuse to pay their prices but, well, not today it would appear. Not $200 though! Mind you I only have 1 to buy for. Mmm, grey and pink clothes.

Not only that, but I then tripped in Susan and got myself the dressing gown I've been coveting for 2 years!

I won't be offering the $$ info to DH unless he asks specifically.

Dont show him for a day or two and then when he asks "are those boots new" you can honestly saw "No!.....i bought them a few days ago"

Plus retail therapy is good for the soul!

FionaS wrote: Mmm, grey and pink clothes.

OMG I totally am in LOOOOVE with their range at the moment. All the colours are just adorable!!!!! I tripped in there today but couldn't find the hat I was looking for so sulked out again.

I am one for bargain shopping so there's probably no way I'd pay $260 for boots. I always offer price information because I shop for bargains, but if I bought boots for $260, then I might skirt around it a little! Though knowing the prices of boots, $260 seems pretty reasonable!