tbone, excess spending on material things is instant gratification and must be watched closely. Hell, you can spend every dime you make at Walmart, LOL! Ex-bf's ex-W was very materialistic, and did it make her happy in the long run? Of course not, but it does for the moment. Unfortantely, they keep spending and buying because the feeling is great and hard to stop. Wish I knew what else to tell you or how to cure that one...but if nothing else, be careful of your finances. I myself would not induldge in that one just to make her happy, because I can promise you the happiness never lasts and is an ongoing problem. I think you are going to have to really have a heart-to-heart about this one.
