Waiting for the right time
By DianneN
@DianneN (249394)
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 (185809)
• 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 (185809)
• 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 (13791)
• Kenya
19 Feb
There's always a next time I know she'll make it
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@misunderstood_zombie (8545)
• United States
18 Feb
It was a good plan, sorry it didn't work out for you. 
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@LovingMyBabies (85722)
• 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 (13791)
• Kenya
19 Feb
Honesty is key and it's good she opened up about it earlier enough
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@LindaOHio (214190)
• United States
18 Feb
Lovely zinnia. I'm sorry you put hubby into a snit.
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@LindaOHio (214190)
• United States
19 Feb
@DianneN Oh my goodness. Maybe you'd better curb the shopping for a while.
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@Laurakemunto (13791)
• Kenya
19 Feb
It's indeed a beautiful flower o love the bright color it has
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@snowy22315 (203165)
• United States
19 Feb
Hmm, maybe you should put yourself on a budget.
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@LeaPea2417 (39523)
• Toccoa, Georgia
18 Feb
Sorry about that, but a lovely flower.
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@RasmaSandra (94418)
• 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 (94418)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
17h
@DianneN the memories are the best,
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@DianneN (249394)
• 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 (13791)
• 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 (4808)
• Northampton, England
18 Feb
men pay bills( beats chest...)
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@FourWalls (83078)
• United States
19 Feb
Oh, like he’s never bought anything that was too much?!
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@Shiva49 (27909)
• Singapore
8m
@DianneN That reminds me of the time when my school progress reports had to be signed by my father.
I used to leave it on his study table just before my bed time.
My father used to tell me do better next time - so all's well that ends well in the end though I felt guilty in not getting good grades most of the time.
@MarieCoyle (54937)
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17h
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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@MarieCoyle (54937)
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12h
@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.
