Oh, no! How do I explain all my shaving purchases to the wife?

[DamnFineBob]

I told her I could save money using DE blades and a '60s Schick Krona...
But now I've bought over $87 worth of creams, aftershave, and blade samplers.

Did I mention that I've been DE shaving for 3 whole weeks?

I'm gonna have some explaining to do pretty soon.

 

[hitemfrank]

You slipped and fell on the add to cart button and checkout button?

She may not believe that.

Either way enjoy your new purchases.

 

[justinp]

I guarandamntee you that she owns way more than $87 worth of grooming products.

Though bringing that up sort of seems like the nuclear option. Just tell her about how much you enjoy it, how it's made your morning routine more pleasant, etc? If that fails, go for the low blow: "Well darling, with the help of the internet i've calculated that your makeup collection is worth $xxx.xx, so howsabout we just leave this conversation where it lies?"

 

[lindcruiser]

That smooth face of yours should help a lot~

 

[Hercule]

Fortunately my wife is oblivious to it all and just thinks this is another stupid thing I'm into. Being frugal with my expenditures helps conceal ant potential arguing points too.

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[smokelaw1]

"Wow! 72 bucks for shipping! Those scammers!!"

 

[mhensley]

I guarandamntee you that she owns way more than $87 worth of grooming products.

Though bringing that up sort of seems like the nuclear option. Just tell her about how much you enjoy it, how it's made your morning routine more pleasant, etc? If that fails, go for the low blow: "Well darling, with the help of the internet i've calculated that your makeup collection is worth $xxx.xx, so howsabout we just leave this conversation where it lies?"

Sure, try this approach. I hope you get the razors and soaps in the divorce settlement.

 

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

Just tell her--"A man's gotta do what a man's gotta do" and leave it at that.

 

[Go West Young Man]

Show her how much camera lenses costs, mention you were thinking of getting into photography.

 

[mantic]

"But dear, I'm doing it for *you*!"

 

[petr]

Rookie.

You include a couple of nice things for her. My lady loves rose soap, so I am on easy street with a solution.

 

[petr]

Show her how much camera lenses costs, mention you were thinking of getting into photography.

Ha ... this works also. I mentioned another rifle purchase and she offered the shave goods.

 

[jsrdrnr]

Being a woman, I would say convert her but some are not into this hobby. Just look her in the eyes and say, I love you and walk away. LOL!!!

 

[Zephyr]

Only $87 ? Try to explain aprox $500 in four weeks, fortunatly my wife enjoy "the new me" that shaves every day, not just once every 1-2 weeks.

Tell her to feel your BBS cheeks after shaving, and let her smell the fresh made lather, it worked for me.

 

[Zephyr]

"But dear, I'm doing it for *you*!"

Exactly my point!

 

[Powderkeg]

Take a page out of the women's play book and tell her you saved money. They always seem to "save money" by spending it. It never made sense to me but it makes for a good excuse that they seem to understand when you use it.

 

[SUNA]

Just remind her that you are the man of the house!







Let us know how that goes!

 

[Hex]

Tell her that it's going to last you for a year.

Then, every day, rearrange it so you can add stuff without her noticing, because I caution you that you are not done.

 

[Fletch]

I spent about the same to get started. You could do what I did when she asks how much you spent... Tell her "somewhere around $50 for everything"

If that fails remember the old adage "It's always easier to ask for forgiveness than permission"

 

[wimbouman]

No lame excuses: Blame it on the badger!
And say it has no cure, for further indulgences.