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A chat on subreddit /r/wallstreetbets
human
Do people really care what their SO thinks of how they spend their money? If you aren't able to live your life the way you want to, you're probably in the wrong relationship. 

However if you're a regard and your wife's boyfriend keeps track of your bank account, there's probably no saving you at this point. Might as well buy SNDL calls
gpt
My wife earns about half of our income. My hobbies are more expensive. Yeah, I care.

That being said, the conversation is typically, "I'm buying this shit. Any qualms?" She typically says no to anything under $1k. Over $1k she says, "Is it necessary?" and over $5k she starts negotiating for house projects instead.

But then the house project can be done with some of the things I'm buying. Gotcha bitch!