What to do??
since we're getting all serious. I have my fiancee who is not a modification fan
One thing you'll come to find out is there's no logical way to make her understand. Promise you that
Your best shot is to let her know it's a hobby that you enjoy, and pray that she doesnt hit you with the "buying shoes/purses is her hobby"
doesnt work out
One thing you'll come to find out is there's no logical way to make her understand. Promise you that
Your best shot is to let her know it's a hobby that you enjoy, and pray that she doesnt hit you with the "buying shoes/purses is her hobby"
doesnt work out
If your significant other knows a lot about cars, why would she think i.e. putting on a set of aftermarket sway bars not improve overall handling performance of the car? Sure it might seem like a waste of money to her, and some mods are just for looks, but there is a performance upgrade with aftermarket sway bars. She should know what what you're doing will hopefully 1. improve performance of the car 2. improve the "overall look" of the car 3. its a lifestyle aka hobby. Does the significant other have a modded car?
I guess I'm the lucky one here...
I dont have a wife but I do have a gf and she's really understanding.
Best thing is that her father owns a shop and a wheelhouse so its good for business! She's into cars as well and she's hoping to get a 370z soon.
I dont have a wife but I do have a gf and she's really understanding.
Best thing is that her father owns a shop and a wheelhouse so its good for business! She's into cars as well and she's hoping to get a 370z soon.
Lexus Fanatic
Joined: May 2007
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From: Windward, Oahu
it was my gf who told me to get air~ her reasoning, if i have to drive your car do you want me driving it so low?... so when i went and took out 4k and told her it was just for the down, she was all 'JUST THE DOWN???' so i was like yea baby cant have you playing with switches so i need the E-level
Driver
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 138
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From: California
since we're getting all serious. I have my fiancee who is not a modification fan
One thing you'll come to find out is there's no logical way to make her understand. Promise you that
Your best shot is to let her know it's a hobby that you enjoy, and pray that she doesnt hit you with the "buying shoes/purses is her hobby"
doesnt work out
One thing you'll come to find out is there's no logical way to make her understand. Promise you that
Your best shot is to let her know it's a hobby that you enjoy, and pray that she doesnt hit you with the "buying shoes/purses is her hobby"
doesnt work out
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: OR
My wife and I have separate personal checking accounts on top of our joint accounts. We call them "Mad Money" accounts because the other person can't get mad when we buy something from those accounts. Ie. shoes for her and car stuff for me
Lexus Test Driver
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 1,353
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From: Louisiana
thats how I live my life too
Driver School Candidate
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 25
Likes: 0
From: OR
Yep, no money fights at all. If I want something, I just use my "Mad Money" account and she can't say anything about it. The only time she has complained is when it affects her too. For instance, I wanted to by a quad and she was complaining about it taking up too much space in the garage.