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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ok, I'm also wondering then about constant charges.

Why not group everything into one big purchase twice a month?  It doesn't sound very efficient or streamlined to constantly be buying stuff off Amazon.

A steady stream of purchases would be what would bug me if I was reviewing just the statement.  It would seem to me to be impulse buying.

So next time you need something, write it down, then after a week place one entire order.  [/quote]

Honestly, it's the depression and inability to run a household effectively by myself (first deployment with a child and it's kicking my ass).  And I can't wait a week when I realize we're out of toilet paper.  And, since shipping is free, there's really no incentive to group orders...except the environment impact, yes, I know, I know.[/quote]

You don't have to explain why you don't group purchases.  The whole beauty of Amazon is that you can order stuff and have it delivered quickly as soon as you realize you need it!  I don't have any of your structural issues (DH is not deployed, I'm not depressed and have a flexible job that allows me to run to the store midday while DD is with nanny to pick up whatever I need, nanny who would also go to the store to run an errand), and I still order stuff piecemeal on Amazon.  That's what's so great...no planning needed!

Your issue is your DH being unreasonable about the purchases, not your shopping habits.  He probably doesn't even realize how much his harping on it is bothering you.  Next time he does it, remind him that you've already discussed this and that it really hurts your feeligns (or whatever) when he keeps harping on it.  Make it about his treatment of you, not the spending.[/quote]

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