Advice: Wife doesn’t want to look for bargains during dinner outings like her spouse does.
Our most recent meal at a fine restaurant came about when the restaurant was offering a weekday promotion of a 10-ounce strip steak with side dish for $19.95, considerably less than the normal price. My wife ordered a nine-ounce bleu filet, which was $40.75 — one of the most expensive items on the menu. When the check came, she said she was waiting to see whether I would have a heart attack, indicating that she knew her dish was pricey.
My basic take is that she is testing and teasing you. As much of an asset as your bargain hunting can be, this sort of hyper-awareness of prices can also be annoying, especially when she’s trying to enjoy a night out. You mention that you manage all the family finances and also “shop for the family.” Is this because you become too uncomfortable if your wife pays full price for something?If you were able to cede some control, including your wife as a partner in your household decision-making, then she would be less likely to yank your chain when she has the chance.
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