So what do your girlfriends/wives think about modding?
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Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
it was an opinion, and i'm glad that other people shared it with me.
yes, it was a judgement on my part. he could be bill freaking gates for all i care, i'd still think 45k [or really, any amount] is ludicrous for a ring.
it's personal taste, but i don't like or wear jewelry, besides 3 gold bangles that hold sentimental value and were passed down among the women in my family.
i dont like diamonds, i dont like pearls. i dont like putting incredible value in rocks and metals and pieces of sand when there are people in the world who are living without fresh water. YES it was a judgement on my part, and i'm sorry if he takes offense to it, but it's the MEN out there that perpetuate women's obsession with jewels. stop buying them this **** and they'll stop expecting it.
yes, it was a judgement on my part. he could be bill freaking gates for all i care, i'd still think 45k [or really, any amount] is ludicrous for a ring.
it's personal taste, but i don't like or wear jewelry, besides 3 gold bangles that hold sentimental value and were passed down among the women in my family.
i dont like diamonds, i dont like pearls. i dont like putting incredible value in rocks and metals and pieces of sand when there are people in the world who are living without fresh water. YES it was a judgement on my part, and i'm sorry if he takes offense to it, but it's the MEN out there that perpetuate women's obsession with jewels. stop buying them this **** and they'll stop expecting it.
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Originally Posted by spf4000
Technically, if he was making 270k+, 45k for a ring is within the 2 month's salary rule. :P
oneDIRTYz, I'm sure lots of people out there look at us spending money on our cars and think we're ludicrous too. People have different priorities--if he's happy spending 45k on a ring, who are we to judge?
oneDIRTYz, I'm sure lots of people out there look at us spending money on our cars and think we're ludicrous too. People have different priorities--if he's happy spending 45k on a ring, who are we to judge?
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Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
it was an opinion, and i'm glad that other people shared it with me.
yes, it was a judgement on my part. he could be bill freaking gates for all i care, i'd still think 45k [or really, any amount] is ludicrous for a ring.
it's personal taste, but i don't like or wear jewelry, besides 3 gold bangles that hold sentimental value and were passed down among the women in my family.
i dont like diamonds, i dont like pearls. i dont like putting incredible value in rocks and metals and pieces of sand when there are people in the world who are living without fresh water. YES it was a judgement on my part, and i'm sorry if he takes offense to it, but it's the MEN out there that perpetuate women's obsession with jewels. stop buying them this **** and they'll stop expecting it.
yes, it was a judgement on my part. he could be bill freaking gates for all i care, i'd still think 45k [or really, any amount] is ludicrous for a ring.
it's personal taste, but i don't like or wear jewelry, besides 3 gold bangles that hold sentimental value and were passed down among the women in my family.
i dont like diamonds, i dont like pearls. i dont like putting incredible value in rocks and metals and pieces of sand when there are people in the world who are living without fresh water. YES it was a judgement on my part, and i'm sorry if he takes offense to it, but it's the MEN out there that perpetuate women's obsession with jewels. stop buying them this **** and they'll stop expecting it.
Thank You guys for ur opinions thats why I love the U.S. we all have the right to agree, disagree, or whatever. I take no offense and I hope once my deal on my 350 is finalized i will have a long relationship with people here.
Thanks
no problem man, i understand where you're coming from. you can spend your money on anything you want... in fact i think it's great you're buying homes not only here but in you and the wifey's home countries.
my only beef [and not with you, personally, but in general] is with jewelry.
my only beef [and not with you, personally, but in general] is with jewelry.
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Originally Posted by oneDIRTYz
it was an opinion, and i'm glad that other people shared it with me.
yes, it was a judgement on my part. he could be bill freaking gates for all i care, i'd still think 45k [or really, any amount] is ludicrous for a ring.
it's personal taste, but i don't like or wear jewelry, besides 3 gold bangles that hold sentimental value and were passed down among the women in my family.
i dont like diamonds, i dont like pearls. i dont like putting incredible value in rocks and metals and pieces of sand when there are people in the world who are living without fresh water. YES it was a judgement on my part, and i'm sorry if he takes offense to it, but it's the MEN out there that perpetuate women's obsession with jewels. stop buying them this **** and they'll stop expecting it.
it was an opinion, and i'm glad that other people shared it with me.
yes, it was a judgement on my part. he could be bill freaking gates for all i care, i'd still think 45k [or really, any amount] is ludicrous for a ring.
it's personal taste, but i don't like or wear jewelry, besides 3 gold bangles that hold sentimental value and were passed down among the women in my family.
i dont like diamonds, i dont like pearls. i dont like putting incredible value in rocks and metals and pieces of sand when there are people in the world who are living without fresh water. YES it was a judgement on my part, and i'm sorry if he takes offense to it, but it's the MEN out there that perpetuate women's obsession with jewels. stop buying them this **** and they'll stop expecting it.
Originally Posted by quiksilver149
i didnt get a chance to read what u wrote because u edited but ill say this u r entitled to ur opinion its all good i take offense to nothing this is a forum and for all anyone knows im full of **** (btw im not but whatever) i married my woman and she never asked for that ring but when i was shopping for a ring i just happened to come across this particular piece i was making ridiculous money at the time the appraisal on it came in high and it seemed like a good idea (business wise and personally) i have never told her or for that matter anyone besides my brother how much i spent up till now. i have nothing to prove or disprove to anyone and for what its worth im fairly new here so i dont want to be disliked already, i understand people may not completely agree with certain purchases or even values given to material items by our ridiculous society but it made me happy to buy it it made me feel like i had accomplished a lot i turned a 1 man show into a business that currently employs 30 people and have made hundreds of people happy with their new home purchases. i completed my dream of owning a home both here in the U.S. and my Grandmothers home in another country and soon ill be paying cash for a retirement property in my Wifes home country of Brazil.
Thank You guys for ur opinions thats why I love the U.S. we all have the right to agree, disagree, or whatever. I take no offense and I hope once my deal on my 350 is finalized i will have a long relationship with people here.
Thanks
Thank You guys for ur opinions thats why I love the U.S. we all have the right to agree, disagree, or whatever. I take no offense and I hope once my deal on my 350 is finalized i will have a long relationship with people here.
Thanks
Cars are important to me. Is my 350z a good purchase? No. Is it practical? No. Is it responsible? No. Do I love it and does it provide an escape from everyday life? Yes!
I also enjoy going out to nice places. Should I not do this because other people are starving in other countries? Should I live a life of poverty because others have to or should I consider myself blessed and be in a position to help those in need when the opportunity arises?
Its all about balance and perspective and i choose to live life in the way it was given to me to live.
oneDIRTYz,
To criticise someone's spending is hypocritical when you are spending money on things that can be considered of little value to others, such as your car. Regardless of the amount.
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Originally Posted by howey
Nothing in life is a "good deal". Everyone just needs to let each other pick whats important to them and let them spend their money.
Cars are important to me. Is my 350z a good purchase? No. Is it practical? No. Is it responsible? No. Do I love it and does it provide an escape from everyday life? Yes!
I also enjoy going out to nice places. Should I not do this because other people are starving in other countries? Should I live a life of poverty because others have to or should I consider myself blessed and be in a position to help those in need when the opportunity arises?
Its all about balance and perspective and i choose to live life in the way it was given to me to live.
oneDIRTYz,
To criticise someone's spending is hypocritical when you are spending money on things that can be considered of little value to others, such as your car. Regardless of the amount.
Cars are important to me. Is my 350z a good purchase? No. Is it practical? No. Is it responsible? No. Do I love it and does it provide an escape from everyday life? Yes!
I also enjoy going out to nice places. Should I not do this because other people are starving in other countries? Should I live a life of poverty because others have to or should I consider myself blessed and be in a position to help those in need when the opportunity arises?
Its all about balance and perspective and i choose to live life in the way it was given to me to live.
oneDIRTYz,
To criticise someone's spending is hypocritical when you are spending money on things that can be considered of little value to others, such as your car. Regardless of the amount.
dawg this is all water around a boat or thru a bridge however the saying goes...in any case we cooler than Alaskan ice by now. BTW i agree with what u sayin and I agree with what DIRTYz said we all do what the **** we want it makes us who we are. BTW has ur lady ever flipped on u for buying something for ur ride ???
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Originally Posted by quiksilver149
BTW has ur lady ever flipped on u for buying something for ur ride ???
My girl hates it when I get something new! (damn near ended when she saw me pull up in my time attacks) But nothing pisses her of more then when I get double looks!!!!!!!!! It was all good at first but as it got more serious I hear it more & more!!!
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Originally Posted by z33allme
My girl hates it when I get something new! (damn near ended when she saw me pull up in my time attacks) But nothing pisses her of more then when I get double looks!!!!!!!!! It was all good at first but as it got more serious I hear it more & more!!!
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Originally Posted by rhythmnsmoke
Mine would say..."I can't believe you went without me".
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Originally Posted by howey
Nope. I buy stuff for my car and she buy's clothes or whatever. As long as the bills are paid and we meet our savings goal for the new house every month it really doesn't matter what the other money is spent on. Now if I was spending it on strippers she may have words
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Originally Posted by howey
See, now i don't know whats worse. Your girl being into that or not. Because then there's always the thought, "maybe she's TOO into it" lol
Naa..She could never be TOO into it. I'm a permanent fixture.
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Originally Posted by quiksilver149
**** my wife pays for my lapdances because im too cheap too LOL i dont like strip clubs and i feel like a sucker for handing over money to a woman to take her clothes off...however i dont mind paying to watch another woman grind on her...life has its little double standards huh?
Amen to that. MUCH more fun watching them get the dances.