So I bought a new tank without talking it over with the wife

[JoJosReef]

None of the above. You should buy her a bunch of acro frags.

Nah, get a gigas and say "I want to watch our love grow like this clam". Make sure the clam doesn't die. Use this to convince her to let you buy radions.

 

[Townes_Van_Camp]

Nah, get a gigas and say "I want to watch our love grow like this clam". Make sure the clam doesn't die. Use this to convince her to let you buy radions.

You can't kill the love clam.

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Can you just say the IM is the warranty replacement of the red sea?

 

[TangerineSpeedo]

Also. if you get her diamond earrings, she will need new shoes to go with them and then you will have to go on a trip so she can show them off. Then you will have to hire a tank sitter.
If you take her on a trip, she will need new shoes and maybe one or two new outfits. Still have to hire a tank sitter.
If you get her new shoes, she will need a new outfit to go with her new shoes. Then you will have to take her to dinner to show off her new shoes. But no need to hire a tank sitter... much less stress for you.

 

[BaliReefBox]

Remember: even if you get caught red-handed, say it is not your hand and you'll be fine

Reminds me of an old Benny Hill sketch..
Mary Lou you pregnant again......Nah Pa I'm just minding it for a friend..

 

[Dolphis]

Get her involved in the tank, like adding livestock and designing aqua scape, that way it’s y’all’s tank, not just yours.
Plus a little gift of the side never hurts

 

[UtahReefer]

Might want to start looking for sales on dog houses....

 

[Reef By Steele]

A whole lot depends on the relationship. Hopefully this doesn’t put you in a financial hardship. If not, and if you have trust in your relationship, just tell her the truth. Preferably before it arrives and you are forced to.

That being said, my wife doesn’t like flowers, she prefers diamonds. And I think cleaning the garage is always good, but I also like the cook her supper and make her feel special. Hopefully you have time for all this before you have to come clean. That way she will remember the things you did, but not see them as a bribe.

 

[Reefer Matt]

Only one way, imo. Been married 20 years. Now your wife gets to spend the same amount of money you did. It hurts, but not as much as the alternative. Good luck!

 

[Doctorgori]

I. have 4 tanks and been married almost 40yrs…
my advice, step up your game past midnight

 

[flashsmith]

And this is why I'm a strong advocate for separate accounts. Take care of the responsibilities and have a joint house account. Anything left is fun money for BOTH. It's only money and in the end it doesn't mean anything. Sharing accounts and getting angry over money is a lack of trust.

 

[Dburr1014]

Change to 'all of the above'
That's my vote.
OP, you are in trouble.

 

[Anemone_Fanatic]

... Just be honest. Better yet, cancel your order and then reorder the tank again if she approves of it. I'm surprised how many people are suggesting lying about it, that's just not a good way to behave. Best of luck.

 

[Gumbies R Us]

... Just be honest. Better yet, cancel your order and then reorder the tank again if she approves of it. I'm surprised how many people are suggesting lying about it, that's just not a good way to behave. Best of luck.

Honestly, this is my pick for what you should do

 

[Dburr1014]

Honestly, this is my pick for what you should do

Yup, my wife would be very upset with me for sure. Anything over a couple hundred dollars we need to run by each other.
I make the $ and she is the accountant.

 

[Reefing102]

Buy a trip to the Smokies and maybe a new couch to go along with the new tank?

 

[Gumbies R Us]

Yup, my wife would be very upset with me for sure. Anything over a couple hundred dollars we need to run by each other.
I make the $ and she is the accountant.

It's the opposite for me and my wife

 

[EricR]

My goto is:
Arrange a day out to the local wineries with "the girls" (her friends)
...repeat as often as possible

 

[tgrick]

Wow...

Are you still breathing? My wife would kill me. It's just that simple.

 

[saltyfins]

I would vote "other" and this is why. I never deny my wife anything she wants. I am always "auto approve". It allows me to buy anything I want.

that's what I do with my husband! Hard to say no when he's got another new bassboat!