Would you buy a piece of furniture without your spouse present?

[crz4mm2]

He has never been present nor given an opinion other than he didn't want leather for his recliner
He just comes home to new furniture

 

[justjudy]

I've purchased almost all our furniture without DH present. We have the same taste, he's not interested in going to furniture stores and he knows I wouldn't spend the money if we couldn't afford it.

 

[believe]

Yes I would. The recliner is for you and he has agreed you can have it I would not go an by furniture we could not afford or need. DH enjoys shopping for big ticket items so typically he is with me for big purchases, but if I found what I feel is best and we had agreed on it I would purchase it without him.

 

[golfgal]

Yes, I have and I will continue to do so. DH's idea of shopping is to walk into the store, pick up the first thing he sees that he needs and leave. It doesn't matter if it is ugly, expensive, whatever. He hates shopping. Heck, I bought a HOUSE once without him seeing it. We were moving to a different town and he was across the county on business. I went looking for the first time, found a house I loved, called him, let him know, put an offer on the house. The first time he saw the house was during the walk-through right before closing.

He found our current house without me there too.

 

[Todd&Copper]

In the situation you described (you both were on the same page regarding the recliner), I'd totally buy it.

I wouldn't act completely unilaterally, though. I would not go out and spontaneously buy a new couch and "surprise" him with it if we had not discussed getting one previously.

 

[Charade]

I (as the husband) voted no. I don't know if my dw would or not. But I'm an odd one. I have strong opinions when it comes to furnishings and decorations. So much so that it has caused problems. Even crying. I'm not kidding. But I think I've softened up a bit to the point of just watery eyes.

 

[kacaju]

Yes, When we first moved I bought a couch, I found one I liked, put a refundable deposit on it and when he got home I asked him to come look at it with me. He said no, if I liked it that was all that mattered. The couch was delivered and he hated it. I told him next time we need to buy something if he wasn't going to come with me, I don't want to hear it. Since that time he has never stepped foot into a store with me. The only time I made him come shopping with me was 2 years ago when we bought a new mattress.
He really doesn't care about furniture.

BTW... When we got rid of the couch he *hated* many years later he did admit he grew to love it!!

 

[NMAmy]

I ordinarily wouldn't but my DH likes to shop for furniture. If for some reason, he wasn't able to come with me, then I'd get it on my own. I did buy our mattress without him there (he had to work unexpectedly on the day we'd planned to go pick one out) and he loves it and thanks me every once in a while when he lies down.

Now my MIL actually bought a house when FIL was out of town on business. When he tells the story, it's hilarious--apparently, she fell in love with the window treatments and was very excited that she had managed to get the owner to sell them with the house.

 

[SC Minnie]

I voted yes for furniture that we have discussed purchasing or replacing. I wouldn't go out and buy a room of furniture if we had never talked about getting rid of the old one. He doesn't see the need in replacing things that aren't worn completely out.

 

[Dis_Yoda]

I have. He hates shopping anyway so its just easier that way.

I'm the breadwinner and the budgetter so I know what we can afford.

 

[diznygirl]

I give my DH the polite consideration to see the furniture (that I've already picked out and know we will buy) so he can approve (since he knows I've already picked it out and we will buy it anyway!!!)

 

[lucyanna girl]

Oh yes, My husband was surprised two months ago with a new sofa and two new chairs and ottomans. I didn't even go to town to buy furniture that day but stopped by the furniture store to show a sofa to my sister. The owner was in, we started discussing high school football and he made me a better deal than I expected.

DH is wonderful but i have much better taste when it comes to decorating.

Penny

 

[mickeyboat]

Nope. We do stuff like that together.

Denae

 

[jen0610]

I would not take it upon myself to spend any amount of our money on a furniture purchase without his impute. He has to live with it and use it, as well as help pay for it, so he gets to have a say in what we choose.

 

[Pigeon]

If I waited for DH to go furniture shopping with me, we would be sitting on milk cartons by now.

I wouldn't, but for the life of me, I don't know why. He comes along for the ride, but really gives no input. "Whatever you like, dear."

 

[storzo]

Have done it and would do it again.

My DH is the type that really doesn't care about color and material and style. Just give him something comfy and all's good. I know what he likes.

I wouldn't surprise him with a room full but if we decide we need something I just go buy it and either schedule delivery or let him know when and where to pick it up.

 

[Bren's Mom]

I voted yes. However, I wanted to add that we have an agreement not to spend over $200 (not including bills) without discussing it with the other first. If we had discussed a new recliner and he was fine with it I'd happily go buy it alone. He wants no part of choosing new furniture and the only time he'd want input is if it was HIS recliner.

 

[luvmy3]

Yes, definitely. Dh does not usually care, or have an opinion about things like that. If we were to go to a furniture store together and pick something out, it would end up being what I wanted anyway. I don't think he has helped pick out any of the furniture in our home

 

[GothTink]

Been there, done that. Bought the chair.

 

[Cindy's Mom]

Yes I have and will again.

The only time I would take DH with me is when I have scouted out some furniture that is a tad bit more than I would like to spend (still within budget, so don't freak out all).

DH will tell me "if thats what you want, then go ahead and get it" He's my very own personal "yes man".