Getting the itch but don’t know how to explain to wife

Simple. I buy what I want. She buys what she wants.

Buy what you like and can afford.

She buys what she wants with her own money, I buy what I want with my own money. A few times each year at the usual occasions I buy what she wants with my money! The arrangement is not new will never grow old between husband and wife.

The first step is to admit that you have a problem.

You could sell off a few to feel better….

"Dear it is torquoise, I needed it" 😁

Do the calculations. Compute how much you can spend on luxuries after paying literally everything more important. Be honest with yourself and with her. Are you gonna wear it? Will it bring more happiness overall to both of you?

I hide them

Fortunately to your wife, ALL your watches look the same so she may not even notice a new purchase. As for explaining, does your wife buy shoes or purses? Jewlry? It’s just your version of that.

I take the heat aka I don't lie or hide it. I have bought 4 watches in 8 months that in total are great deal of money. She isn't the happiest with my hobby but as long as I talk over with her what I want and she doesn't feel like I am going overboard, it is fine.

I put a small amount aside from each paycheck for my hobbies such as music, gardening, watches or whatever it is that currently floats my boat. I use those savings on treating myself. That way I'm not dipping into funds we use for essential expenses, travel, rainy day and retirement savings.

You’re in a relationship. Money is one of the biggest stumbling blocks. Just be honest with your wife. Hiding or lying is pointless.

I have an educational course that you might want to join. Just to prepare you for possible reactions.

The most important factor here is whether or not she thinks this is a financial problem. Because if she does, then you might have to become more disciplined, and/or make a concerted effort to do it in a way that makes her feel less anxious about it. And you should definitely talk with her if you’re getting a Rolex.

I have a problem … massive problem … I love watches

She knows I’m financially responsible but she doesn’t under why I need another watch … when I have many

Nope … not about finance … she thinks watches should be an investment … I think it’s just an obsession … there are brands I want to try and she thinks why … kinda rhymes eh?

You are a spot on … I tell her there are differences… some are round … some are rectangular … some are small and some flip and change … materials are different and match different occasions… don’t even get into history and heritage … the one thing I don’t understand is purses and bags but I should just keep quite :)

Ditto … but wife’s and their moms … they sniff it out … now it’s gotten old watches that I haven’t worn in a while … they just assume it’s new and a slap on the wrist … and a bit of nagging

You don't need it. You want it. That is easily explained to a woman. Tell her that you don't need her but you want her.

We can’t win