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Chief
If it makes you feel better, some very expensive bags, just like Patek Philippes, go up in value over time
Chief
The same way you view her shopping habits, is the same way I view your “frugal-ness.” I’m not being insulting—but I truly do not understand people who aren’t into spending on expensive nice quality designer clothing/accessories when there’s so much disposable income. If our savings/investments are great and so are the kids accounts, why not splurge. I enjoy fashion and luxe, same way some people enjoy camping or playing an instrument it just makes me happy lol
I’m so glad you’re understanding! Im sure she appreciates that a lot..because no one likes to be shamed for the things they purchase especially if it makes them happy
Pro
It’s just what we’re into. I splurge on shoes and handbags… he splurges on his car. I don’t see why he needs a carbon fiber thingy for his car… he doesn’t see why I need shoes that cost 1k
But we have both realized it’s what makes the other person happy and so we accept it lol
Community Builder
G2, are you offended.
Chief
I’ve spent that on a purse before as a treat to myself at YE. If money isn’t tight, and she’s not doing this often, let her live.
Most Handbags Hold there Value!
You're getting a lot of bad answers related to your relationship. The real answer, women engage in really weird class warfare among themselves - even if they are friends. They're always judging each other and calculating status. Men do this too, to be fair, but the tendency drops off among friends. But yeah, she needs it.
Enthusiast
Also a women and completely disagree. This is only a thing among female friend groups where there’s a competitive / status driven dynamic. In most female friendships (and in my opinion healthy ones) this is completely absent
Rising Star
That’s not how I choose to spend my money, but guys spend thousands on watches. Women buy purses, men buy watches. 🤷🏻♀️
Was not referencing the $ amount, but rejecting the concept that expensive items are inherently a waste of money. I’ve only got one luxury watch and it’s valued at about $10K.
Pro
Because she wants to man. If her financial habits aren’t impacting the family budget then let her do whatever she wants with money she earns, it’s not yo business.
Pro
You two need to align on fun money and joint money or, and I’m not being dramatic, you’ll end up divorced. Whatever the fun money ends up being is none of the other persons business.
Enthusiast
My heart skips a beat everytime I walk by Chanel. I do this for my heart.
Enthusiast
This is my favorite answer.
The PTA made her do it
"Money is not tight, she has her own job"
So wtf's the problem? Let the woman spend money on what she wants to spend money on
Enthusiast
Seeing as almost all my investments have gone -30%, the Prada bags I bought gone up 10%....let her buy what she likes.
Enthusiast
I might sell them when they're no longer available on retail, when I'm keen for a new one. Even though some of mine are used, apparently people will still buy them in excess of the original price.
I didn't buy them as an investment, I just wanted them. The value retainment is just an add on.
Life’s short, spend the doe while you’re healthy and young/in your prime
Chief
If I were going to spend $3k I would let my husband know. I likely wouldn’t be happy if he told me no, but I think it’s worth a discussion. For reference, he asked me about spending $300 the other day on some water sensors for the house. I asked him why he asked about something so small, and he said because he wanted to.
It’s about respect and establishing boundaries for these types of things.
I don’t know… I’ve bought my wife a few 3000 dollar purses 💁🏿♂️
It brings her happiness. So it makes me happy.
Enthusiast
She liked it? 🤷🏻♀️
I wouldn’t spend that but to each their own. I could almost fully fund a nice trip for that amount.
Enthusiast
Ah yes the classic question. Should I make money and invest so I can enjoy it later or spend it now?
Perhaps take a step back and see if you’re already meeting your financial goals all things considered. You don’t want to be old and regret being so tight with money. Tomorrow is not guaranteed. All the more so if money isn’t tight and your wife has a job.
My advice, let your wife enjoy her life in peace and focus on yourself.
We all work hard and have self treats that keep us going. It’s part of enjoying life. If it’s within budget, and she isn’t putting a strain on finances, then view it as a quirk that she deserves. I can’t understand or relate to things my husband partakes in that makes him happy. But so long as it’s in moderation and not a threat to our family and well being, let it be.
Pro
It’s part of adult life. Choose something you enjoy and splurge on it
SWE1, wow-generous of you!
1. Some purses can be investments (they go up in value over time)
2. Purses that are investment grade are not cheap
3. It’s a hobby
Think about it like Pokémon cards or watches.
Maybe you should've chosen a wife who dresses down and doesn't care for nice things if you're complaining 🤷♀️
Enthusiast
@OP, so what was she like before? Did you guys ever talk about how you’d spend your money? Have you asked her why she suddenly wants to splurge? Maybe someone made a comment about her purse? 🤷🏻♀️