Another "Need Advice with this Friend" Thread

[KenK]

I would pay $500-600 for a man purse if I could put all my stuff in it and get my wife to carry it around for me.

One of the many things I love about being married; "how about sticking this in your pocket book"? :long suffering sigh: "OK"

I will give myself credit for holding it without acting like it has dookie in it if she needs me too.

 

[ChooksinChoppers]

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If she brings it up again tell her your broke and hit her up for a loan to get your car fixed.

GOOD one!

X2 seriously! I would.

 

[chickened]

BBBBBBB did not read all the posts but definitely B did I say B yes B Cannot beleive she did that

 

[spacecowgirl]

I say B!!!! If she brings it up to you again just say, "gee, I'm really struggling right now...completely broke. Plus I'm trying to save up for a $600 purse, and at this rate, it might take me all year!"

That'll shut her up.

 

[Criskin]

I agree with the majority...B and, if the issue is pushed, C. I'm completely ignorant of the culture in question but to me if you have to ask for help from other people, you should forgo needless luxuries until you can repay them or at least stand on your own feet. As to the purse itself, I think that some things cost more because they are of better quality and I'm more than willing to pay more for some higher end clothing or accesories. The more expensive bags are usually made better and last longer. There comes a point, though, where you aren't paying for workmanship or materials, you're just paying for a name. I think with the LV that is the case. If she wants to pay that it's her deal, but she shouldn't be surprised that people are hesitant to help her financially. After all, $50 buys a lot of chicken feed!

 

[dewey]

I vote B, too. I wonder if she got the purse to resale later for a profit.

 

[Laurajean]

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Culture has nothing to do with it and is not in question. I only mentioned it because someone asked how my dad's wife reacted when I asked her about it, so I said it was hard to tell because I was speaking a foreign language. They are all American citizens, just forget that part of it. I honestly don't know what jtbrown meant by saying "especially if another culture is involved". It really has zero relevance.

 

[Carols Clucks]

I am in the B camp too

I would just not mention the jewelry and if she said something, I would tell her your car is broken down and winter is coming faster than you planned.



I know a lot of people who are broke and still have money for nails, hair cuts, the gym, a house cleaner, a gardener....etc. They might still be super broke after paying for all those things, but at least they can pay for them! When I am say I am broke I mean I am BROKE! And not willing to "charge it" to keep up a lifestyle.

 

[Laurajean]

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Exactly! Me too.

 

[debilorrah]

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Yeah we have no charge cards, nails do not get done, my hair is now looking like Janis Joplin, no gym, I am the housecleaner and Ken is the gardner. Broke is broke and people who can still pay for all that ain't broke.