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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]OP, was this on appliances or kitchenware? Honestly, $8K is pretty normal for appliances. A good double door fridge would cost $2500. [/quote]

He already said no. It was on dishes, silverware, cookware, blender.  Not really sure how you would blow through 8k on that.  Maybe she bought a sterling set.  [/quote]

If she bought stainless steel, she probably bought All Clad. That brand is super expensive and adds up. [/quote]

I have an all clad set.  It is was around $700.  Expensive yes, but not thousands of dollars.  Did she buy a huge copper set made in France?[/quote]

OP here. She bought everything from Crate & Barrel.

- New cookware that I think is Clad Ware or something for like $1500. She bought a roasting pan, bakeware set, and stainless steel spatulas and those other claw things from the same company. 
- All new food storage is Pyrex glass. Lots of them. 
- All new dishes, drinks, silverware, etc. 
- New blender, food processor, kitchen aid mixer, etc. 
- New wine glasses

Most brands are that clad ware, la creusest, and kitchen aid.

We didn’t have many of the things she bought because we never cooked. We ate out for almost meal or got something that was quick and easy. She has been taking cooking lessons online and has started cooking. She bought a bunch of things for the house that we didn’t have and that she felt she would need. [/quote]

OP, you also said that $8k included a fridge so that’s like $3k right there.  A blender is $500.

CB and barely a step up from IKEA, it’s not like she is getting outrageous items.  If you cook, the quality is worlds better with all clad an Le cruset. We have had both for a decade and use them every day.

Having a spending limit is okay, but she could have just spread these out and kept under the limit, none of this is ridiculous amounts.

It’s clear you make most of the money, you both can afford this, but resent her outfitting your house with basic grown up house wears. Would you prefer she shop at Target or IKEA?

A $300 crib is hardly expensive.  Do you really not spend any money for home electronics, sports equipment, hobbies, or tools?[/quote]

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