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06-30-2013, 01:55 AM | #21 |
Thread Killer
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Mine doesn't nag she down right bitches....!
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06-30-2013, 03:12 AM | #22 |
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My wife doesn't complain about the money I spend on figures and legos. I make a very decent living and have a ridiculous amount of disposable income. She is more concerned, and sometimes will nag, about the "space" all my stuff takes up. I actually have a GI joe/toy room/showroom, but more often than not things still creep into the living room. That's when I may hear a complaint or two.
I try to respect her feelings about "stuff" being around, but at the end of the day I usually do what I want and then clean it up after a few days. Each relationship is different though. In my case I have more "leverage" because I bring in all the money. I also take care of her and my family well and provide a very comfortable lifestyle. We go on vacations, own a few homes, and want for nothing most of the time. My bills are paid and I sometimes pay more bills in a month than what some people make in a year. So if I want to spend some extra money on my clean/drug free/harmless hobby, I am gonna do it and aint nobody gonna tell me I cant. |
06-30-2013, 03:56 AM | #23 |
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funny tread, cuz today we were out and about and we found a crap load of vintage toys. i got 5 transformers, stars wars bits and pieces and 20+ gi joes with a crap load of weapons, and about 10 vehicles, mostly carcasses. just spent 5 hours completing vehicles, figures and star wars playset from hoth. she paid for all of it. friday she bought me retaliation figures(2). and thursday i went out and bought 2 more ninja crusers. she never complains. most of the time i have to tell her, she cant buy me anything. i have to say today was a great day in my joe verse!
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06-30-2013, 04:00 AM | #24 |
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Mine is a toy collector too, no problems here
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06-30-2013, 05:22 AM | #25 |
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So I was married to my high-school sweetheart, we were together for 22yrs. She teased me in the begining but supported me, then the teasing started to turn into nagging but she continued to support it by buying me things here and there.
She would go shopping and send me pics asking, "need this or want this." Then when I was assualted in the line of duty, I had to have multiple major surgeries, and more than 3 1/2 yrs of physical therapy, plus forced into a medical retirement by the states physicians. She had enough and divorced me, but she sends me pics/texts when shes out shopping and ask, "need this, want this? too bad you cant have it." LoL, after 22 yrs. she hates me now LoL. |
06-30-2013, 07:10 AM | #26 |
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Hi there, i was wondering if any of you (im sure there are) ever have your significant others complain/nag about your toy buying/collecting? I know i do. Every so often ill buy from the e-tailers. But its been more often because theres nothing new out in stores right now and so ive been playing catch up on some joes ive missed out on or sold in the past online. But anywho, we live with my dad for now and will be moving out next spring. We do have personal bills and we pay my dad bored for living with him. I pay all the bills every month that cost a little over $600 a month before bored. Bored costs $480 a month. My wife pays for the bored. And like i said i pay the other bills. I get one check a month where i owe nothing. So ill buy some thing for my self. I love my wife to death but she gets mad when i buy toys. She knew ahead of time of my toy collecting. We have been married for just about three years but we have been together for almost twelve years. And she was cool with it the first four years but then she started nagging. I tell her often it could be worse....i could be a drugie or a drunk. Often shes negative about it. Like so what did you buy now? How much was it? You couldnt wait? Am i the only one that goes through this?
First, I would stop using the druggie or drunk analogy to your hobby. With the comparison you are indirectly admitting that you have a serious problem, but there are worse things to have. Second, something is bothering your wife, and its not going to fix itself. You need to have a grown up discussion with her about goals, both personal and financial. lastly, you may have to make a hard choice. Be prepared to limit what you spend on toys to keep your marriage on a good path. |
06-30-2013, 07:18 AM | #27 |
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So I was married to my high-school sweetheart, we were together for 22yrs. She teased me in the begining but supported me, then the teasing started to turn into nagging but she continued to support it by buying me things here and there.
She would go shopping and send me pics asking, "need this or want this." Then when I was assualted in the line of duty, I had to have multiple major surgeries, and more than 3 1/2 yrs of physical therapy, plus forced into a medical retirement by the states physicians. She had enough and divorced me, but she sends me pics/texts when shes out shopping and ask, "need this, want this? too bad you cant have it." LoL, after 22 yrs. she hates me now LoL. Oh, and my wife nags more about me being with my toys, then buying them! LOL So it's hard for me to get them set up or customize them. Last edited by hahoo3; 06-30-2013 at 07:21 AM.. |
06-30-2013, 07:33 AM | #28 |
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Yah you say that now...wait till you get the big dollar con set...she gonna be like wheres that 28Karat diamond ruby studded ring? HAHA. My girlfriend actually thinks its cool I not only collect but customize...though she is nagging me for a custom of her in some form.
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06-30-2013, 08:06 AM | #29 |
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What I spend on my hobbies Has not been an issue with my wife. Mainly because i dont let it be an issue. i moderate, and only spend a small portion of our income, which works both ways.
First, I would stop using the druggie or drunk analogy to your hobby. With the comparison you are indirectly admitting that you have a serious problem, but there are worse things to have. Second, something is bothering your wife, and its not going to fix itself. You need to have a grown up discussion with her about goals, both personal and financial. lastly, you may have to make a hard choice. Be prepared to limit what you spend on toys to keep your marriage on a good path. One way I make it work in my home is that I try to keep the amount of money that collecting takes in is more than the amount that is spent. I try to not dip in to actual finances we use for bills and savings. If there is a release coming up, like the Eaglehawk, I make her aware of it in advance and plan for it. Communication is the key. State your case and listen to her concerns. If both of you are being honest about things, you will find a resolution.
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06-30-2013, 08:30 AM | #30 |
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My wife actually gets mad when I sell or trade my stuff. She is a Marvel Universe collector herself.
I did get out of collecting transformer's though. I was huge in the masterpiece and 3rd party line which will hurt anyones wallet. She was a sideshow collector as well and stopped getting them because of the cost as well. Anything that causes financial stress can cause tension in a relationship. Just budget it out I found waiting for things is the best option. Last edited by wrw311; 06-30-2013 at 08:44 AM.. |
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