My husband, Mark, and I had promised each other we would stop wasting money on clothes for a while.<\/p>\n
We already had packed closets, and we were trying to save for a trip.<\/p>\n
Then I saw the dress.<\/p>\n
It was gorgeous.<\/p>\n
Normally $349.<\/p>\n
Sale price: $49.<\/p>\n
I picked it up immediately.<\/p>\n
When the sales associate came over, I whispered, \u201cPlease don\u2019t mention the price when my husband gets back.\u201d<\/p>\n
She grinned.<\/p>\n
\u201cGot it.\u201d<\/p>\n
At least, I thought she did.<\/p>\n
A minute later, Mark walked over.<\/p>\n
The associate looked at him and announced loudly:<\/p>\n
\u201cYour wife just found a $349 dress for only $49!\u201d<\/p>\n
I froze.<\/p>\n
Mark stared at me.<\/p>\n
Then he looked at the tag.<\/p>\n
I was already preparing my defense.<\/p>\n
Instead, he laughed.<\/p>\n
\u201cThat\u2019s not spending money,\u201d he said. \u201cThat\u2019s practically stealing.\u201d<\/p>\n
I burst out laughing.<\/p>\n
Then he added, \u201cBut if you buy it, I\u2019m allowed one unnecessary purchase too.\u201d<\/p>\n
Fair enough.<\/p>\n
We bought the dress.<\/p>\n
Two days later, Mark came home carrying a huge box.<\/p>\n
Inside was an expensive power tool he\u2019d been talking about for months.<\/p>\n
\u201cHow much?\u201d I asked.<\/p>\n
He smiled.<\/p>\n
\u201cDon\u2019t worry about it.\u201d<\/p>\n
I just stared at him.<\/p>\n
Then we both started laughing.<\/p>\n
That was the day our \u201cno unnecessary purchases\u201d rule officially became:<\/p>\n
If you find an amazing deal, at least be brave enough to admit it.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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