Waiting for the right time
By DianneN
@DianneN (253551)
United States
February 18, 2026 11:47am CST
I thought I would outsmart my husband after I paid our monthly bills. I didn’t have enough money in our checking account by a long shot to pay the statement from my shopping spree in Boston.
So, when he told me he was going out to check the mail, I walked out the door and down the driveway to our mailbox with him. As soon as he got the mail, I told him that he needed to transfer money from our savings account to the checking account. That’s his job.
He asked me how much, and went ballistic when I told him. My plan didn’t work. I thought if I told him outside where neighbors could hear, he wouldn’t yell so loud. Boy was I wrong!
As soon as we got inside, I heard him making the transfer. Not another word was said, but I was so embarrassed and mortified.
Photo is of my zinnia that I grew from seed.
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@celticeagle (187859)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Feb
That plan didn't work but I think you may plan better next time.
What a lovely zinnia.
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@celticeagle (187859)
• Boise, Idaho
18 Feb
@DianneN .......It's too bad. I guess if you are used to it .........?!
I wish I had an area where I could garden a little. I miss it.
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Thanks so much. I’ve been trying gardening since Covid.
@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
19 Feb
There's always a next time I know she'll make it
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@misunderstood_zombie (8765)
• United States
18 Feb
It was a good plan, sorry it didn't work out for you. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85923)
• Valdosta, Georgia
18 Feb
I'm sorry to hear how it went, however with time I do think he will appreciate you being honest rather than hiding it somehow.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
19 Feb
Honesty is key and it's good she opened up about it earlier enough
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
19 Feb
@DianneN that was a nice strategy too DianneN
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@LindaOHio (218981)
• United States
18 Feb
Lovely zinnia. I'm sorry you put hubby into a snit.
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@LindaOHio (218981)
• United States
19 Feb
@DianneN Oh my goodness. Maybe you'd better curb the shopping for a while.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
19 Feb
It's indeed a beautiful flower o love the bright color it has
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@snowy22315 (206055)
• United States
19 Feb
Hmm, maybe you should put yourself on a budget.
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@LeaPea2417 (39852)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Feb
Sorry about that, but a lovely flower.
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@RasmaSandra (96396)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Feb
I love that flower and the color. I let my husband make all the monetary decisions because we never had too much, When I said I wanted something that we could not really afford, he took his wallet and handed it to me and said you want to take over?" and I always apologized and said I would go by his wishes. However, there were times when he would surprise me by saying I could buy something I really wanted. Here is the last bunch of daffodils he tole me to pick ou on our last Easter together.
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@RasmaSandra (96396)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
19 Feb
@DianneN the memories are the best,
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@DianneN (253551)
• United States
18 Feb
Thank you. Zinnias come in so many bright and beautiful colors.
I am sure all households vary in how they handle income. Before we were married, we decided to have joint savings and checking accounts. I never spent what we couldn’t afford in all our years of marriage.
I’m sure Martin knew what was best, including those beautiful daffodils. So happy you have that photo.
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@Laurakemunto (13787)
• Kenya
19 Feb
Mmmh sounds like a nice place to be with such a man. I love the flower you've posted.
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@thedevilinme (5099)
• Northampton, England
18 Feb
men pay bills( beats chest...)
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@FourWalls (85042)
• United States
19 Feb
Oh, like he’s never bought anything that was too much?!
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@jstory07 (148152)
• Roseburg, Oregon
19 Feb
I have the password for both of our savings and checking accounts. You should have both in case your husband gets sick or is in the hospital. Plus we have extra money in each account for emergencies. And you have to look nice so that is an emergency.
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He thought that I was being a pig by buying the things I bought.
An emergency!
@MarieCoyle (57154)
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19 Feb
Shopping has never really been my thing. There is a huge difference between want and needs here, and right now, it's about needs. I am sorry it caused some dissention between you and the husband. Maybe you could agree on an amount? I don't know the answers, of course. Everyone's situations are different, for sure.
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@DianneN (253551)
• United States
20 Feb
@MarieCoyle Good to hear. And my husband seems to love all the things you do, because he does them himself. Opposites attract 
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@MarieCoyle (57154)
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20 Feb
@DianneN No, I am not offended at all! . I'm just not a shopper. I do love to go to auctions, resale shops, to repurpose things, and make things. I realize I am not like a lot of people, most women love to shop.
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