Bouncy, it sounds like you've sorted out a solution but don't be afraid to dip into "shared money". I'm going to offer the husband's perspective (and yes, I've been where he is and Silver's been where you are...and I was wrong (not always) but my perspective was narrow at best)
I like the feedback that you got from Indysteel and Biciclista.
Since I share some some narrow minded tendencies with your DH, I'm going to assume that there are similarities with how I might respond if you said:
- for all the reasons you say above, this is something you want to do.
- you work hard in a dark place all day long and, particularly this time of year, it's hard to stay motivated and excited
- you'll try to economize in other ways to offset the expense,
- BUT, the expense is reasonable and you feel strongly about wanting to do it.
Don't make it about fancy phones (pointing out something 'wrong' about him)...make it about what's good and fair for you.
When he sees a happy and bouncy bouncybouncy, he'll get itand may want to join in
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01-23-2009, 02:07 PM #16
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