I knew this would happen
By savypat
@savypat (20216)
United States
June 4, 2011 2:51pm CST
I want to buy a weed cutter and I want to get it just for me. We have a very big one, but it's just to heavy for me. Well, I thought about it and felt it was only fair to tell Hubby. The first thing out of his mouth was you don't need it, I explained that I needed it around the house and pond. Off he went talking under his breath. 3 hours later he was back for lunch and told me to get ready to go to town, he would help me pick out a good weed cutter. If only I had just kept my mouth shut, I could have had a short trip to town and with help in the store gotten my cutter home before he got back in the house, now we will spend days shopping and by the time we buy it the weeds will cover the house. Do you ever just kick yourself for not listening to that little voice within?
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@dorannmwin (36392)
• United States
6 Jun 11
I am known for flying off the handle. I mean I will get really mad at my hubby for spending money when I don't think that it needs to be done. Doing this has caused the only real fight that we've ever had in the past nine and a half years. There was a big part of me that was saying to not worry about it. However, I can't help but worry about it and that result in a fight between the two of us. I really try to listen to myself now.
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@cream97 (29087)
• United States
5 Jun 11
Hi. savypat. That is very nice that you still get what you wanted and needed to have, the weed cutter.
I have kicked myself so many times for not listening to my inner voice. It seems like when I don't listen to my inner voice, I end up in a world of trouble and I mess something up. It makes me feel really bad, so from now on, I make sure that I take heed to that inner voice that is trying to warn me.
I have kicked myself so many times for not listening to my inner voice. It seems like when I don't listen to my inner voice, I end up in a world of trouble and I mess something up. It makes me feel really bad, so from now on, I make sure that I take heed to that inner voice that is trying to warn me.1 person likes this
@tigeraunt (6326)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
hi pat,
happens most of the time.
now that he is away, i get to decide all by myself and sometimes it is fun but sometimes i feel the need to have him near for decisions.
thats what i call being dependent. 
but if it is going to take you days to shop with him for a weed cutter, try using the ordinary scissor so when the weed cutter comes, you have less weed to cut.
happy days are here always.
ann
thats what i call being dependent.
but if it is going to take you days to shop with him for a weed cutter, try using the ordinary scissor so when the weed cutter comes, you have less weed to cut.
happy days are here always.
ann1 person likes this
@purplealabaster (22094)
• United States
5 Jun 11
Are you sure you are not my mom ... or at least that you are not married to my dad, because that sounds pretty much like one of their exchanges!
Yes, I have kicked myself once or twice for opening my mouth about things when I knew that I should have just gone and done them myself and only said something when I got back. Sometimes it seems like doing the "right" thing by saying something in advance is so much more of a hassle than just going and doing it and explaining later why it needed to be done.
Yes, I have kicked myself once or twice for opening my mouth about things when I knew that I should have just gone and done them myself and only said something when I got back. Sometimes it seems like doing the "right" thing by saying something in advance is so much more of a hassle than just going and doing it and explaining later why it needed to be done.1 person likes this
@JamieHenriques (200)
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5 Jun 11
Lol this is so funny. . . Its a good future lesson to follow your gut and instinct.
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@bobmnu (8157)
• United States
4 Jun 11
I have learned that there are somethings I will just go out and buy. Other things I will consult my wife and we take longer but with better results. I am a lousy judge of clothes and how they look on me. I know that if I ask my wife I will be in for a longer shopping trip but will get clothes that I really like.
Accept the help and make him happy, he probably wants the best for you and not something that the clerk gets a bonus on selling.
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@GardenGerty (157546)
• United States
4 Jun 11
Sure I do, all the time. There are many things that if I would just get up and get them done would be over in no time at all, but with help they take a lifetime. It feels as if I should share, but when I do, "Look Out".
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
4 Jun 11
Oh yes, I have opened my mouth when I should have kept it shut and suffered similar consequences! But you have to remember that he just wants you to have the best you can get and what better way than to have him help? 
Grin and bear it and try to hurry him up.
I have a weed whacker but it needs string. And although it's a "featherweight" that showed a really old lady on the box smiling while she uses it, it breaks my back after about 5 minutes. So don't believe everything you see or read!
Grin and bear it and try to hurry him up.
I have a weed whacker but it needs string. And although it's a "featherweight" that showed a really old lady on the box smiling while she uses it, it breaks my back after about 5 minutes. So don't believe everything you see or read!1 person likes this
@yoyo1198 (3641)
• United States
5 Jun 11
Hey, pat....If you all haven't bought one yet, you still have time. Wait 'til he's busy with something, then go get it yourself. I don't know why men do stuff like that. They can sometimes make a big thing out of nothing. (sometimes?..usually always)
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@TrvlArrngr (4045)
• United States
4 Jun 11
Sometimes you are just better off not saying anything. When you bring it home you can say it was a spur of the moment purchase. It's just not worth the headache most times. I feel your pain.
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@tina256 (190)
• China
5 Jun 11
i just admire you . you know he is a good husband .
you know what ,i think it is a persuit for me to asking him to go shopping with me .
we always have a worst ending come back from shopping
although he said i dont wanna go shopping with you any more ,but i still ask him to go with me .sometimes even beging him to do so .i know ,but you know ,shopping with the one who u care about ,depite not happy ,sometime could be stand ,right .
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@marapplestiffy (2182)
• Philippines
5 Jun 11
sounds like my man, I know what it's like to go shopping with him for electronic items or hardware items, he's so fussy!!!
And I mostly tell him if I have plans of buying something even just a book, not because I don't know what I want but because I just like to share, though yeah, sometimes I would wish I'd keep my mouth shut because if he hears I plan to buy some earrings, or shoes, or bags again he'll be like you do't need them, blah, blah, blah...I have way too many...though that's better than times he learned I plan to buy a hot and cold water dispenser...we spent the whole day looking for one!!! @ImtheMan12 (17)
• United States
4 Jun 11
You know, some times it all comes down to your level of self esteem. If you have a higher self esteem you're more likely to trust your own voice, however if you don't trust your self then maybe you're more likely to listen to the outside world. But you also have to find a good balance, if your voice is telling you to spend all your money before paying the bills, maybe you should listen to an external voice who says differently.
I, however, believe every should have the esteem to listen to their selves when the time is right. But don't kick yourself, just learn from mistakes and take little steps. I'm sure you will listen to your little voice within more often over time.
Best of luck [:
