Sometimes it is Best to Give in to the Whims of Others

@DianneN (247191)
United States
January 16, 2020 7:23am CST
I just returned from a lovely early morning walk up and down our street and discovered the pretty gate in my photo, not that it has anything to do with my topic. Most of you know how I thwart my husband’s desires to buy a boat to keep in Florida and a small co-op in Manhattan. Neither are practical nor necessary. However, I bit my lip and kept my mouth shut when he ordered yet another TV. He seems to get a new one every year, and if it makes him happy, I’m happy. It’s not worth harping on in my book. The new TV was delivered yesterday and set up for a nominal fee. He is playing with it right now in our living room. He’s giving the “old” one to a friend. I’m pretty clever when it comes to my husband.
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Jennifer
@LovingMyBabies (85127)
• Valdosta, Georgia
16 Jan 20
Lol! We have to pick and choose our battles wisely they say.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
You stated that perfectly!
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459122)
• Switzerland
16 Jan 20
At least he is playing with it, my husband bought a new one before Christmas and it is not yet installed.
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Anna
@LadyDuck (459122)
• Switzerland
16 Jan 20
@DianneN I would not be surprised if a new model comes out before he sets up the one he bought. What I cannot understand is why he bought, he does not care at all about TV.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@LadyDuck That is really hilarious! Men and their toys!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
He had to order a 4K box or whatever that is. Our son laughed and said it’s easy to set up, but my husband is less technologically skilled than I am and that’s saying a lot! I hope your hubs sets up the new TV soon before a new model comes out.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (71663)
• United States
16 Jan 20
That’s nice he is passing the tv on to a friend. My one tv was given to me by a friend about 6 years ago. It’s so heavy I can’t move it. It works but now and then the sound vibrates. Since I bought the smart tv in August I rarely use the old heavy tv.
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ShannyBananny
@shaggin (71663)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN television prices have dropped so much over the years. I'd never bother to try to have a TV repaired.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@shaggin I don’t think there are TV repairmen around anymore.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
He just spoke to his friend about delivering it soon. It’s crazy how quickly technology becomes obsolete. Such a waste of money, but it is probably best to buy a new one rather than have an old clunker repaired. Glad you have a new smart TV!
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Hey, if it keeps him happy why not (the tv). The boat mmm that’s another story That is a lovely gate and I love how spacious the drive way is!
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Michelle
@infatuatedbby (94921)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN or maybe there will be just not yet jk but tv boat & co op. I’ll let it slide also :)
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Thank you! The TV is it for him. There will never be a boat or co-op!
DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@infatuatedbby Please let it slide!
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
16 Jan 20
It's nice that you let your husband think he wears the pants in that family
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
He know who the boss is. Did you know we went back to CT and New York last weekend?
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MARILYN
@Marilynda1225 (79961)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN No I didn't. Did you post about it? I must have missed it. We had a gorgeous weekend weather wise.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@Marilynda1225 Yes, yesterday’s post. The weather was wonderful!
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
17 Jan 20
@DianneN How many televisions do you have? That is nice that he wants to give the old one to a friend.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
17 Jan 20
We only have 2 here in Florida. Thank you. He will deliver it soon or have his friend pick it up.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
19 Jan 20
@Hannihar In Florida we have one in our living room and bedroom. In Connecticut we have one in our family room, a built-in over my desk in the kitchen, and one in our bedroom. How many do you have?
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Hanni Harel
@Hannihar (129531)
• Israel
19 Jan 20
@DianneN That is nice of him to do that. What rooms do you have your TV's in?
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
17 Jan 20
That`s nice. We also bought a new TV and was delivered yesterday. Watching TV is something my husband loves to do on weekend
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simplyme
@m_audrey6788 (58482)
• Germany
17 Jan 20
@DianneN Thanks. Happy Friday to you over there
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
17 Jan 20
Thanks and congratulations to you and your husband! Enjoy your new TV with your husband.
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170462)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Well if it makes him happy, why not?
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snowy
@snowy22315 (170462)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN Win, win..
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
He’s happy and as it turns out, I love that TV, too!
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111252)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Jan 20
TVs change almost as often as computers, maybe this new one has apps that the old one didn't.
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rebelann1949
@rebelann (111252)
• El Paso, Texas
17 Jan 20
I'm not going to get a new TV for some years yet @DianneN right now mine still functions as I want.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
18 Jan 20
@rebelann I don't blame you.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
17 Jan 20
Yes, and the resolution is wonderful!
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307136)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jan 20
Yes, you are. A TV instead of a boat or co-op. Works for me.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
I stay one step ahead of him at all times.
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Valerie J. Routhieaux
@just4him (307136)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
16 Jan 20
@DianneN That's the best place to be.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76481)
• Germany
16 Jan 20
Sometimes, it is good to keep our mouth shut. As long as they are happy, why complain. Being married for a long time, taught us how to "handle" our husbands,
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
17 Jan 20
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
I agree!. My mother told me to train him from the day we got married. She was a good teacher.
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Thelma
@thelme55 (76481)
• Germany
17 Jan 20
@DianneN Wow! That was a good advice of your mother and it is functioning.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Jan 20
A happy husband and a happy wife is what it is all about.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
I must agree! Although I have to put my foot down on certain things, I still want him to be happy. The TV fits the bill, literally and figuratively.
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CarolDM
@CarolDM (203451)
• Nashville, Tennessee
16 Jan 20
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
16 Jan 20
that is a good system as long as it works!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
So far, so good. Knock on wood!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DocAndersen . So did I!
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Scott Andersen
@DocAndersen (54407)
• United States
16 Jan 20
@DianneN i knocked on my head!
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muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
17 Jan 20
Good planning I wonder to replace TV every year
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
17 Jan 20
A new TV is not necessary every year, but if it makes him happy, I don’t mind. Actually, I’m enjoying it, too.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
17 Jan 20
muhammad iqbal
@happylife1 (13404)
• Karachi, Pakistan
17 Jan 20
@DianneN Yes i know this cleverness.... Lol
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much2say
@much2say (53944)
• Los Angeles, California
18 Jan 20
Yah, at least a tv won't have to be maintained like a boat or a place! My sister and I bought a tv for my parents for Christmas - they badly needed an upgrade. They will probably keep that one for another million years .
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
18 Jan 20
You're right. That was very sweet of you and your sister to get your parents a new TV for Christmas. I'm sure they will enjoy it for many years to come.
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Anne Marie Guyer
@LeaPea2417 (36504)
• Toccoa, Georgia
17 Jan 20
How many TVs do you have? We only have 1, but my parents have 5!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
18 Jan 20
We only have 2 in Florida, and 3 up north. We used to have more when the kids were home.
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
16 Jan 20
TV is much better than a boat!
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
I totally agree!
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rakski
@rakski (112925)
• Philippines
16 Jan 20
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
16 Jan 20
Wow...enjoy the new television now. Is it a bigger version now.
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Thanks! It’s the largest he can fit in our wall unit. It looks to be the same size as the old one, but has more features and higher definition - so he says. LOL!
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Kokil agarwal
@amitkokiladitya (171936)
• Agra, India
16 Jan 20
@DianneN haha..let him.enjoy
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
16 Jan 20
You surely are clever. You have to choose your battles to fight. And you should choose the right one
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
I hope I chose the right battle.
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Arunima Singh
@arunima25 (85546)
• Bangalore, India
17 Jan 20
@DianneN You did
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
16 Jan 20
Am like your husband and like to play with my gadgets and like to get at least 1 a year
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DianneN
@DianneN (247191)
• United States
16 Jan 20
Another one? Oh, know!
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Raj
@Butterfingers (66585)
• India
16 Jan 20
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