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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]First thing: Is spending a big issue for the two of you? When you have to buy a new car, is the dynamic similar? IF so, seems to me you have a difference in priorities (earn money to live now versus earn money to save for later.)

Second thing: When you have different values than someone else, blowing off their concerns-- "we make plenty of money, it's not such a big expense, and we can afford it"--generally doesn't solve the disagreement. You need to have a conversation with him about his concerns and not just try to talk him out of his concerns.[/quote]

OP here. Its interesting. So for instance my W/D are 15 years old and I'd like new ones. Washer is moldy and smells, dryer takes FOREVER. According to DH, they still work so we are keeping them. However, WHEN one of them does eventually crap out completely, we will shop for new ones and he will be fine with anything I want (within reason.) Car shopping tends to go fine as well.

The problem here is that what I want is totally cosmetic (I fully admit this) and he doesn't want to spend money on cosmetic upgrades. Its just a difference of priority.

I'm making my peace with it. I still say we can easily afford it, but its not worth the tension its causing. He is overall a great husband.[/quote]

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