Dean
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As noted, it depends on your relationship and the reason for the purchase. Some have bought it as a gift or surprise. I'd never do it as stated nor would my wife. I have made RE purchases including timeshares without discussing specifics with her when one time deals come along but I always discuss with her ASAP. But then again I have a track record of making money on those purchases and she does enjoy both the extra income and the vacations.
Given I grew up in an abusive family with a dad that was an alcoholic and a mom that would routinely buy things, not pay for them, hide the bills and then when my dad found out it was the big one, I am a little sensitive to such tactics. If my wife bought a dress or pair of shoes and purposefully hid it from me; I'd likely walk out the door and never return. So she just buys what she wants and tells me she bought it. Fortunately for me she doesn't get carried away in such matters nor have overly expensive tastes. I know some wives I simply could not afford, the problem is I don't think their current spouses really can either no matter how much money they make.
Given I grew up in an abusive family with a dad that was an alcoholic and a mom that would routinely buy things, not pay for them, hide the bills and then when my dad found out it was the big one, I am a little sensitive to such tactics. If my wife bought a dress or pair of shoes and purposefully hid it from me; I'd likely walk out the door and never return. So she just buys what she wants and tells me she bought it. Fortunately for me she doesn't get carried away in such matters nor have overly expensive tastes. I know some wives I simply could not afford, the problem is I don't think their current spouses really can either no matter how much money they make.