Jimmy has hit the nail on the head with the sincerity thing, and once your learn how to fake that you are home and hosed.

I have my money and she has her money. Don't ask, don't tell, but never have anything delivered at home.

This is an easy problem if you don't have any time or money. Then you don't have to worry about it.

I'm with Jimmy on that one. It takes ten "attaboys" to wipe out one "aw xxxx". But only one "aw xxxx" will wipe out ten "attaboys"!! Therefore, be sure not to let her catch you in an "aw xxxx" moment.

I have to say I must be the most fortunate of men. When my fiance (soon to be wife) asked me about my hobbies I think my response surprised her. Her response really surprised me! She said "why don't you set up your forge at my house, and when you are working I will bring you a cold beer."

To top that off, we are getting married this weekend and you know what she ordered as her wedding gift to me?


stop whatever you are doing !!! go give your lady a big hug and a kiss and tell you love her............


for the rest you might try the safety angle.....nobody wants their bread winner injured

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When I got married, I laid down the law as to finances and such(as the man and head of household we must). I told my wife to be "I'll handle the big stuff, you handle the little stuff". It's worked out great. So far after 7 years no big stuff yet.
Mark

Sweet talk,what is that?My wife smokes and over the last 10yrs I figure she has puffed away the equivalent of 2 new power hammers.Usually all my tools and such are paid through the forge work done except the powerhammer that is being delivered next week,she even thinks I need it!Gall darn it I love that woman.

I would like to offer my deepest sympathy to all of you, who have to get the wife's blessings for an expenditure. At MY house, I say what will happen and that's final. No questions. No back talk. I Am, the king of my castle....Just kidding. In 16 yrs. we've never had an disagreement over money. Life is to short.

Donnie
The rest of the story on the "I am King of my castle " is... "and I have my wifes permission to say so!":o

Terry