Who told there DH, about new bike?

[logdiva32]

I remember some posts on how some of you broke it to your Sig other about buying a new bike. Well I did the same today.... He is going to get me. Note: He did not know about the money I have been saving for a new bike. I took the last 30% from our savings. I know I am wrong, its like I am a bike addict now.. If I say, I will sell my old bikes he won't believe me, because even I know I won't. Thinking about hiding it in my office for a while???
But it climbs great, waiting on my shorter stem to come in though.

[Wahine]

Well, someone on another thread suggested telling him during or immediately after mindblowing sex. All I know is that I have been bugging DH for months now about getting a new bike. And last night... lets just say that this morning he said I could buy any racing bike I wanted. (now don't get all excited TE girls, unfortunately, he was joking).

[KayTee]

Ha! Did you let him know that you took it as a joke?!

[East Hill]

Oooh, that sound like a very bad idea, getting the last 30% out of savings. If it was entirely out of your account, that's a different story, but not out of a joint account.

I'm really not certain how I would handle that, as Mr. East Hill and I have separate accounts for that very reason. He has his hobbies and toys, and I have mine. I don't have to explain my decisions for purchases, and neither does he. On the other hand, Mr. East Hill is very modest in his purchases, and so am I.

But I think I would let your SO know, and get the money back into savings as soon as possible.

East Hill

[mimitabby]

East Hill has sound advice.
Although I am just as bad as the next gal, enabling huge bike purchases,
you have a trust relationship with your partner and if you betray that trust, what do you have?
I did almost the same thing you did, I bought a bike and then told my husband later that day when we were both spinning on air trainers.
But I didn't touch our savings, I knew we had enough $$ to do it.

[Blueberry]

I have to agree with East Hill and Mimi - DH and I have separate checking and savings accounts (plus a "joint" savings - all accounts are titled jointly, though). He transfers his "share" of the bill money to me, and keeps extra money. Whatever is left after bills is mine (after my half of the bill money plus the money he transferred goes to pay bills - one of my chores).

We both then can move funds between our checking and savings accounts as needed for purchases. I probably wouldn't make a large purchase without asking his opinion, but that's because I trust him, not because I have to... (when I have to buy new suits for work, I certainly don't ask). No money comes out of the joint savings without both of us discussing (hasn't happened yet, actually).

I agree - get the 30% that came from savings back ASAP. And enjoy the new bike