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Excuses when explaining the MBP purchase to the mrs
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What’s the saying? If you can’t buy it twice, you can’t afford it
Or maybe if you can’t buy it 5-10x would be a better rule honestly…
I take it you’re joking about feeding the family, but if you’re not, I strongly suggest returning the computer and buying some groceries
Or maybe if you can’t buy it 5-10x would be a better rule honestly…
I take it you’re joking about feeding the family, but if you’re not, I strongly suggest returning the computer and buying some groceries
I think we can safely say this thread is tongue in cheek…
However the best way I find is to either just slip it into daily life and hope she doesn’t notice.
Or say it’s a new work laptop
Or take something really nice home for her
Or surprise her to a weekend away
Or get a divorce
However the best way I find is to either just slip it into daily life and hope she doesn’t notice.
Or say it’s a new work laptop
Or take something really nice home for her
Or surprise her to a weekend away
Or get a divorce
Tell her it was the MacBook or a 21-year old.
I usually promise to sell of the older machine. By the time the new one arrives, it's so all-consuming that I forget to actually do this.
My other half gets my (usually pristine) handmedown which replaces her crumb-filled, dented monstrosity, so that keeps her happy.
That’s the one. Advance until apprehended. If challenged I’ll say it’s the 2019 MacBook Pro (flogged on eBay a few months back) and that I’ve ‘just not used it for a while’ ???
I always say it's far 'easier' to ask for forgiveness than permission.
It's like this one time, at band camp, when I came home with a €300 Bose Soundlink mobile speaker...No, it was not pre-approved.
It's like this one time, at band camp, when I came home with a €300 Bose Soundlink mobile speaker...No, it was not pre-approved.
I told the wife, “Oh there is stock for the new MacBook Pros. I think I’m going to buy one, are you ok with that?”
“Yes.”
“Yes.”
Does anyone else take 20% off the price when she asks how much something cost?
And still get told off.
And still get told off.
Oof. In my world there's a big difference between non-disclosure/surreptitious upgrades and outright fibbing once caught!
I negotiated a new MacBook Pro yearly into our marriage vows.
I once spent over $3000 on chaturbate.
Just so you wouldn't feel bad.
Just so you wouldn't feel bad.
As I run a YouTube channel where I sometimes have items sent to me for review, I always use the excuse "its a review unit sent to me for free" 
Maybe try and say at least your hobby is (potentially) productive - compared to £000s on bikes / cars / whatever.
Also you could try and say it's just spending some lockdown loot due to the lack of holidays.
You can point out that they are in short supply and you were scared to miss out? That one can be quite compelling and has the benefit of being true if you wanted a BTO this side of Xmas.
Hopefully the smile on your face when you play with your new toy will dissipate any anger?
Also you could try and say it's just spending some lockdown loot due to the lack of holidays.
You can point out that they are in short supply and you were scared to miss out? That one can be quite compelling and has the benefit of being true if you wanted a BTO this side of Xmas.
Hopefully the smile on your face when you play with your new toy will dissipate any anger?
"My 16" is a leaf blower, so I can't hear the music I'm making. The new 14" looks good."
"OK!"
VAT is 21% here and I always take that off (as I buy it on my business). Still get eye rolls
My father and I have done this several times with my mother.
My father usually hides the new stuff and gradually brings it out as he removes the old one progressively, until my mother no longer sees it.
In fact, my dad had an Apple Watch S4 Space Grey and bought a silver S6 and my mom didn't notice yet.
With my partner I don't need to hide it, he just bought a Watch S7 because he felt like changing, and I'm waiting for the 27" or 30" iMac M1 Pro to come out and as soon as it comes out I'll most likely buy it.
Much the same when I got myself the latest M1 Air, while she was still chugging along with her 2012 MBP.
I think it is best to be honest ahead of time. I see no reason to lie or try and manipulate a spouse. Doing that isn't good for the marriage. Large purchases should be discussed and agreed upon as a couple, in my opinion.
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