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Girlfriends and wifes, how do YOU cope?

I would be very interested in finding out how one manages to justify (or sneak in the home) expensive audio equipment without having to sell your soul to the Devil? It's quite a challenge for many of us I think. I heard of someone buying a Bel Canto DAC and telling his girlfriend that " Oh it's just a $ 100.00 power conditionner", or whatever. Seem like we need to get creative here if we can pursue this crazy hobby much longer! Regards All...
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albertporter
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Damn it Gumby, if you are trying to make the rest of us jealous, it's working.

At least now I know how you came by your moniker.
standaman
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I carry with me what is known as "Hush Money". Whenever I make a major purchase, it is always followed up with a little something for the wife. Her hobby is the computer, so I will purchase a video card, memory, harddrive....that keeps her off my back. Try it, it works...
bobgates
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My wife doesn't know anything about my hobby and could care less; she's too wrapped up in her Boyd's Bears and all of her other useless junk. I recommend this approach; when your wife or girlfriend complains about how much you spend on stereo equipment, ask her if she would rather you go out and spend the money gambling, drinking or chasing other women. That usually shuts them up.
tireguy
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Bob-Great advice I'll have to remember that! You guys are gonna save me when I start getting into trouble, all of this valuable information.
~Tim
consttraveler
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It has been my experience that trying to cope (read supressing ones' desires/needs in order to avoid conflict) leads to hurt, anger, high blood pressure, depression, alcohol abuse, lawyers, and other bad things.

On the other hand, doing what gives you pleasure, peace, and in general a warm fuzzy feeling, leads to --- a warm fuzzy feeling.

Guess which path I've chosen.
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