Money Woes

I like to make the financial arrangements concerning our marriage. This is probably not the best idea, since A. I can't manage money and B. I suck at bargaining. Everything is so cheap here I can't help but agree to the first price someone quotes me.

As we get into the rickshaw (rickshaw!).
"How much"
"Two dollars"
"Great!"

I get in as Sarah folds her arms and informs the driver and myself and anyone else with in earshot that we are paying WAAAAY too much money. I give the driver an embarrassed "What are you gonna do?" look and die a little inside.

Note to women: this behavior is terribly emasculating to your men. As stupid as his decisions regarging money may seem, they are important to him. He probably knows he's a sucker as much as you do. He just dosen't want this pointed out. If it's a down payment on a house, then by all means, have your say. If it's a three dollar hotel room, just let it go. By the way, the hotel we're staying in right now costs four dollars.

Sometimes, she argues the price after I have already paid.

"Two shirts?"
"Three dollars"
"Great!"

As I walk out of the store, I hear Sarah trying to bargain. "One dollar for two shirts."

My face reddens.

"Come on honey, let's go."
"Three dollars is too much."

Store woman gives me a look, I smile weakly.

Sarah slowly begins to walk out,

"Ok, but I just think that is WAAAAY to much."

"Honey? Can we please go?"

Travel, like marriage, takes compromise, as I am learning. Maybe she should handle the money.

-brendan

Comments

Reminds me of the old saying I heard years ago citing the differences between men and women when it comes to shopping: A woman will pay $2 for a $3 item that she doesn't need. A man will pay $3 for a $2 item that he does need. Not trying to sound sexist here; I just thought it was funny.