I completely understand everyone's advice for Hdog to just go and "not back down"BUT he would not really be backing down because he did NOT tell her he was going but rather asked her. And in that context, IF you ask, then you have to be prepared for an honest answer IMHO. Why else ask? And announcing you are going ahead with something after you asked does not send the best message for a marriage.

Hdog - I'd like to go spend the weekend with DL and see them [the band]


In this financial context, $200 is chickenfeed.

This might be true but as someone who is conscientious with money and has NEVER spent more than I earned, I have found myself in similar situations. After paying a large bill all of the sudden I get a bit freaked out about spending $100 on something for myself EVEN though I actually have the cash available. Is it rational? No but I still FEEL it.



But what is happiness except the simple harmony between a man and the life he leads? ~Albert Camus