Hand her a copy of Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre, ask her after she reads some of the most brilliant prose ever written. That might work.
Otherwise, bribe her with flowers/jewelry/chocolate. That's what I do!
Follow her around the house meowing. The higher and longer the mraw, the quicker she will cave. It landed me a $150 Dark Eldar Preorder after 45 minutes, thought I did have a clawed cat thrown at me....
That easy, you make sure that when you get with a lady that you make sure that they understand that you still play with toys. My future wife understand that i love my hobby, but there are time when she threaten to throw all of ,my models in the oven
If any argument occurs it will be moot, you still have your shiny new man dolly, case closed.
As a subtle variation on that approach, the technique I favour is to buy it, hide it for several months, then casually leave it lying around or something.
"Darling, is that something new you've bought?"
"No dear, I've had it for ages, I just thought I would get it out for a look."
This works well with wives wanting no knowledge in manly pursuits like toy soldiers, fantasy RPGs, and photography, so long as you do already have piles of inexplicable crap stashed away.
Don't persuade her - tell her you're getting it. Better yet, make her buy it or you so that she knows who the boss is.
*Note - I tell you to do this because if I said that to my wife she would do unspeakable things to me - and not in a good way. I would recommend removing all sharp objects and firearms from the immediate vicinity before the conversation*
@KK: Just did that with a Rhino and a Razorback. "Don't you remember, dear, all those nice models you got me last Christmas?" Rather than risk having me explain what I got for Christmas (she was bored enough hearing me explain what I wanted before Christmas), she accepts the dodge and we go about our merry way. The new Firestorm Armada stuff was trickier . . .
As a subtle variation on that approach, the technique I favour is to buy it, hide it for several months, then casually leave it lying around or something.
"Darling, is that something new you've bought?"
"No dear, I've had it for ages, I just thought I would get it out for a look."
This works well with wives wanting no knowledge in manly pursuits like toy soldiers, fantasy RPGs, and photography, so long as you do already have piles of inexplicable crap stashed away.
Which I know you do...
a strategy i have opted for on a very unconcious way and it works to a certain degree all the time., if i don´t over do it^^
I do like Kilkrazy said, buy it and hide it up in the loft. Its what I did with £162 worth of tanks. Pop one down every so often and she will be none the wiser.
Or there the high risk/high gain strategy;
Show her the clearly awesome nature of the product, explain how it will improve both of your lives and then point out that you never seek her permission when she buys $40 of cleaning products or a new ironing board. She will of course see reason at this point and hand you her credit card.
Its bound to work, so if you could just try this for me and let us all know how that went, then that would be splendid.
notprop wrote:I do like Kilkrazy said, buy it and hide it up in the loft. Its what I did with £162 worth of tanks. Pop one down every so often and she will be none the wiser.
Or there the high risk/high gain strategy;
Show her the clearly awesome nature of the product, explain how it will improve both of your lives and then point out that she never seeks your permission when she buys $150 of shoes or a new outfit. She will of course see reason at this point and hand you her credit card.
Its bound to work, so if you could just try this for me and let us all know how that went, then that would be splendid.
notprop wrote:point out that you never seek her permission when she buys $40 of cleaning products or a new ironing board.
Guaranteed to work! And if she's still mad, buy her some groceries!
Hmmm, sounds expensive?
If she was angry I would just point out that her staying at home to look after the kids is a priviledge and could easily be reversed if she has time to moan about toy soldiers. Then point out a dirty mark on the carpet.
Show her the clearly awesome nature of the product, explain how it will improve both of your lives and then point out that you never seek her permission when she buys $40 of cleaning products or a new ironing board. She will of course see reason at this point and hand you her credit card.
Its bound to work, so if you could just try this for me and let us all know how that went, then that would be splendid.
yeah, uh, she said if I ever tried that my armies are going out the window.
If finances allow, maybe take her for date/buy nice gift of equal value for her? I may not be married, but I heard this strange rumor that women like to be noticed and treated nicely every now and then.
I let my wife buy things. She usually does all the bills, and will know if I bought something. If she brings it up, I shrug and remind her about the purse or whatever she bought last. Easy. Especially as the last thing I let her buy was a new house
She will give me a hard time once in a while. I'll just find something I don't need and sell it here or on eBay. Which I'm going to have to do if I buy the Warhound I've been thinking about....
I recommend being single. It works wonders in this kind of situation, as I'm sure everyone who gives suggestions like "tell her to go back to the kitchen where she belongs" and "tell her you never seek her permission when she buys $40 worth of cleaning supplies or a new ironing board" will soon be able to attest to.
Man sloths are pretty creepy, imagine waking up and there's one sitting next to you, it's body a devilish mockery of the human form. Then it slowly turns its repulisve head towards you, an absolute affront to sanity. With cold, dead eyes that pierce the soul, only your reflection is visble, drowning in a sea of blackness. And don't bother running because as we all know sloths are notorious for their savage speed and brutal talons.
Automatically Appended Next Post: Alternativley keep screaming: Ph'nglui mglw'nafh Cthulhu R'lyeh wgah'nagl fhtagn! until she caves in.
Why is it "It's on sale!" always works for women, but when we want something the bills are always more important...
I say feth her, buy it. If she leaves you over something stupid like that then maybe she wasn't worth a gak anyway. Besides, god only knows how much crap she's bought without even telling you about it.
Then again, I'm not married and never want to be, so I admit my advice probably isn't the best.
More than a 16 year relathionship and 6 year marriage with my hive queen she knows exactly what she gets, Its a question of space if you are a responsable guy with your finances it doesnt matter when and what you buy. Same goes with her if she buys something she likes its ok as long as priorities are covered... like providing for the son or bills etc.
On the other hand if you are a freaking high spender and with no sense of responsability then you better come up with something special for her in order to presuade her Most women like flowers, give her some on a good romantic dinner then pop the question. Do you want to let me buy a thulu thingy?
The big question is, why do you need it? Will it be a desk ornament, an actual gaming piece or just something you want now and will soon stash away on the attic?
BrookM wrote:Are any of those without the loss of sanity and the eventual will to live?
Yes. You can get a second Cthulhu figurine, give it lipstick and a wig, and have the two miniatures fall in love, mate, and make many, many more little Cthulhus that you can sell to pay off the purchase of the first two.
If any argument occurs it will be moot, you still have your shiny new man dolly, case closed.
As a subtle variation on that approach, the technique I favour is to buy it, hide it for several months, then casually leave it lying around or something.
"Darling, is that something new you've bought?"
"No dear, I've had it for ages, I just thought I would get it out for a look."
This works well with wives wanting no knowledge in manly pursuits like toy soldiers, fantasy RPGs, and photography, so long as you do already have piles of inexplicable crap stashed away.
Take the hit just buy it. sure she'll be mad but you'll still have it. just make up some story like it was a limited ed so yo had to buy it quickly or on offer. Or ask her if she says no tell her your off to the pub to drown your sorrows with $40.
Monster Rain wrote:Hand her a copy of Bloodcurdling Tales of Horror and the Macabre, ask her after she reads some of the most brilliant prose ever written. That might work.
Otherwise, bribe her with flowers/jewelry/chocolate. That's what I do!
my wife is easier than that...I simply point out it is for a game her her, our older son, and I can play...then it beci=omes family tiem and the spending commences.
Shes great that way, she will play anything...doesnt give a fark about history, fluff, etc but she will play the game.
I dunno, the chances are that if she is the sort to get pissed off over spending $40 of a miniature, then she probably gets pissed off over allot of minor gak.
You might as well buy it and if she doesn't notice cool. When she does then as she harangs you, you can happily look into the many eyes/tentacles of your new object of desire and say "yes dear, won't happen again dear" etc, happy that the mrs will soon be judged when civilisation falls.
You will be able to accept all that she can throw knowing that you have the mini cthulhu to go back to when she finishes, and do this with a smile on your face. This will ultimately make the relationship last longer, so really when you think about it, it is her best interests to buy it!
considering the only painted Cthulhu minis we have in the house are the ones my wife painted, I would have ZERO problem convincing her to let me buy it...
Take a sudden interest in her wardrobe and start commentating on the outfits there... casually ask her when she got them as you'd not seen them before. I'm sure some guitly secrets will rise up, which at that point you can bring up the subject of the model
Go down to the bank, right now. Open 5 linked bank accounts in both your and your wife's names. Close all other accounts. Label the accounts as follows:
My money
Your money
Our money
Bills
Savings
Total up your monthly bills and work it out as a percentage of the total household revenue, this + 5% gets direct deposited into the Bills account. 40% of the leftover money goes into the Savings account. 30% goes into the Our money account. 15% goes in the My money account and 15% goes in the Your money account.
The rules are as follows:
Bills go to bills and nothing else. Any surplus at end of year goes to savings.
Savings never, ever, ever, ever, ever gets touched for any reason other than moderate to low risk investing. Ever. No I mean it, ever. You'll love me for this 20yrs from now.
Our money is used for vacations, new cars (as needed), surprise home repairs, etc.
My money is mine to spend however and wherever I care to.
Your money is yours to spend however and wherever you care to.
Makes for a much happier and financially mature relationship where you don't end up asking a bunch of gamers how to get "mom" to say yes to the new toy.
Filthy Sanchez wrote:Go down to the bank, right now. Open 5 linked bank accounts in both your and your wife's names. Close all other accounts. Label the accounts as follows:
My money
Your money
Our money
Bills
Savings
Total up your monthly bills and work it out as a percentage of the total household revenue, this + 5% gets direct deposited into the Bills account. 40% of the leftover money goes into the Savings account. 30% goes into the Our money account. 15% goes in the My money account and 15% goes in the Your money account.
The rules are as follows:
Bills go to bills and nothing else. Any surplus at end of year goes to savings.
Savings never, ever, ever, ever, ever gets touched for any reason other than moderate to low risk investing. Ever. No I mean it, ever. You'll love me for this 20yrs from now.
Our money is used for vacations, new cars (as needed), surprise home repairs, etc.
My money is mine to spend however and wherever I care to.
Your money is yours to spend however and wherever you care to.
Makes for a much happier and financially mature relationship where you don't end up asking a bunch of gamers how to get "mom" to say yes to the new toy.
I wish I had the income to do this. Sadly, our current jobs the percentages left for the other accounts after the bills would be single digits.
I, for one, would probably just ask what it would take to be allowed to buy 'thulu. If nothing, tell her that it will defend the house from such lesser evils as me.
EDIT: Just noticed how un-intimidating I am as a flying pig with a love heart on my head.
Tim the Biovore wrote:I, for one, would probably just ask what it would take to be allowed to buy 'thulu. If nothing, tell her that it will defend the house from such lesser evils as me.
We have a few continents and oceans separating you from the OP. I think he is fine either way.
Tim the Biovore wrote:I, for one, would probably just ask what it would take to be allowed to buy 'thulu. If nothing, tell her that it will defend the house from such lesser evils as me.
We have a few continents and oceans separating you from the OP. I think he is fine either way.
Just noticed the sale ended today. It would seem, once more, I was late to the party.
Buy it. If she complains, tell her to get back in the kitchen where she belongs.
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I'm also amazed that someone as funny as Kyoto is married. Usually the married gamers are morose grumblers who hate life.
Absolutely not been my experience. =p
OP, what I haven't seen suggested here....tell her you want a new car. Shiny, sporty, midlife crisis car. Argue about it. Defend your need for it passionately. Finally cave in and admit that might be a passing fancy, and then show her the model tell her that while its not a car, you'd at least like to buy a little toy to add to your collection.
Tim the Biovore wrote:I, for one, would probably just ask what it would take to be allowed to buy 'thulu. If nothing, tell her that it will defend the house from such lesser evils as me.
We have a few continents and oceans separating you from the OP. I think he is fine either way.
Just noticed the sale ended today. It would seem, once more, I was late to the party.
Wait...let me fix that for you:
Automatically Appended Next Post: Hey Dash, how has it been? Haven't seen you in a while!
notprop wrote:I dunno, the chances are that if she is the sort to get pissed off over spending $40 of a miniature, then she probably gets pissed off over allot of minor gak.
This.
Additionally, I don't know your financial situation. If you are the only income and you have 5 kids and you live paycheck to paycheck, then you probably shouldn't.
If you are financially secure and this cost isn't even a blip on your radar, then do it. If you make plenty of money but she yells/complains about this, then she sucks. Life is too short to live with crappy people.
ITT: People on a forum for little plastic army men giving marriage advice.
Automatically Appended Next Post: some of you sound like you have awesome partners/wives but this takes the cake i think,
my best mate (nerdfest10) got married a couple of years ago and I was his best man, and they wrote their own wedding vows, when she said her vows she actually said "and I promise to understand and let you paint and play your little men!" how understanding is that! :-)
If she says no to a cool model like that then chances are she'll be saying no to drinking with the boys as well! and if that's the case.....I sense someone's whipped!
Just buy what you want, and if she gets mad be like well I earned this money I can choose what to spend it on. If it was your money I was spending I would have asked. I said this to my gf and she agreed now when I go broke personally she says well it was your money and you chose what to spend it on.... so double standard but things worked out try it
The important thing to remember is that a 16cm tall statue of Cthulhu will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no 16cm statue of Cthulhu.
"The important thing to remember is that a 16cm tall statue of Cthulhu will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no 16cm statue of Cthulhu."
Kilkrazy wrote:The important thing to remember is that a 16cm tall statue of Cthulhu will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no 16cm statue of Cthulhu.
Those are wise words, my friend. Wise words. I shall ponder these on the tree of woe.
Viktor von Domm wrote:`C´mon dakka someone must sig that:
"The important thing to remember is that a 16cm tall statue of Cthulhu will get you through times of no money better than money will get you through times of no 16cm statue of Cthulhu."
Done!
Edit- OK now that sig is done, spill the bean KK. Did you buy the mighty Cthulhu or not??? Tell us please! Your public awaits with 'bated breath!
Had one, and the game..I sold it when I got a good offer on b-town.
It was a very kool figure...but $$. I needed the $. I didn't get back what I paid..but it wasn't NIB either.
I still have 1 of the very limited edition Halo batle damaged scarab.. because it was a kool looking model..Now it's a huge box in my den.
Tell her that you were looking at a big stuffed moose head to put over the fireplace ... -- OR -- maybe the nurgle deamon would be a more reasonable purchase.
I saw the new Deathwatch collectors edition, the one in the metal case thats so awsome... The wife just said "oh come on, you know you want it and it will look great on a lectern in the corner of the room!"
Thing is, I'm the sensible one and I'm the one stopping myself from buying it cause we can't really afford it....
Kilkrazy wrote:It doesn't work like that with Japanese wives.
Then pick them up and put them on high shelves. When they're ready to act like big people/adults pick her off the high shelf and put her back down.
Also my significant others are just glad I'm not buying more acid or ex pills. Set the bar really low for disposable income then down the line, everything looks like money well-spent.
Kilkrazy wrote:It doesn't work like that with Japanese wives.
Then pick them up and put them on high shelves. When they're ready to act like big people/adults pick her off the high shelf and put her back down.
Also my significant others are just glad I'm not buying more acid or ex pills. Set the bar really low for disposable income then down the line, everything looks like money well-spent.
No thanks, I'm fine and I've been married for 16 years.
Warboss Narzok, that video didn't mate me want to do anything whatsoever with chthulu, in fact, it made me want to take away someone's video editing software.
Kilkrazy wrote:It doesn't work like that with Japanese wives.
Then pick them up and put them on high shelves. When they're ready to act like big people/adults pick her off the high shelf and put her back down.
Also my significant others are just glad I'm not buying more acid or ex pills. Set the bar really low for disposable income then down the line, everything looks like money well-spent.
No thanks, I'm fine and I've been married for 16 years.
Well, see, now it's too late. What you've got to do is invent a time machine and go back and convince yourself to just enough drugs that you can still get married. Once you come "clean", all of that now-disposable income could be used for other things, and your wife would just be happy you're off of drugs.
Wow, yet another situation that could be solved with a time machine and crystal meth.
I'm in the you're asking her? crowd. I just spent 185 dollars on mythicast.com thunderwolves, came home from work, said Hey babe, I love you, she looked at me and said what happened? I said I spent 185 dollars on resin thingies, she threw a pillow at me.... then I said, Can you get me some juice? She walked to the fridge and poured a glass of juice for me. I make the money in our house, I pretend to handle the bills in our house, I blo money that doesn't exist in our house, she stays at home. Simple for us good luck with CThulu
Say you need it for a science experiment so the experiment doesn't turn into an unstable nuclear reactor that will most likely explode and cause china syndrome which then kills everyone and destroys the entire planet.
Works in my house but then again we are on washing machine 19 and we have several power generators that look like washing machines.
It really depends on how much extra money the two of you have in the first place. Honestly my husband and I just had a conversation about money where neither of us are going to be able to afford anything "fun" for quite a while. Which sucks as we each barely have 1000 points of minis to start playing WHFB soon.
$40 doesn't seem like a whole lot to me though so that shouldn't be to much of an issue.. And this is coming from someone who is flat broke and had to move back in with their 'rents.
Why am i not surprised it has come to this when i am browsing dakka?
then again it happen to my GF
"Hey i think i can't give your mom a present this year, i just bought this things..... largish box of carboard, containing several order of my hobby item"
then i wonders and become scared as she said she want in the game, scared because she has damned better luck than everyone in our gaming group
I feel your pain... My mother tried playing card games with me once. Then her ex boyfriend did.
Needless to say they both were incredibly dumb and kept arguing with me about the rules.
Parents+gaming=fail.
@Avenger I can do what every I want this is the interwebz there are no rules or laws on the interwebz<sarcasm>.
So, is it your money, or is it the marriage's money?
A married couple really needs to set aside rules for this kind of thing at the beginning.
Agree to have a certain percent or perhaps just a certain amount a month dedicated to the marriage, and a certain percent/amount dedicated to your own personal spending.
