Spontaneity, Surprises and the Joint Account
Posted on November 30, 2006 by Him and tagged gifts, spending
Yes, the holidays have descended upon us, meaning the purchasing of gifts. This is probably the one time of the year that Her and I like to get something expensive special for each other.
But when you share an account, how do you keep purchases secret? Both Her and I check our checking account on a daily basis, so any unexpected purchases need to be thoughtfully explained. It's not really a secret if the online ledger says VICTORIA'S SECRET BATH AND BODY WORKS. How do I explain that?
"Uh, my skin is really dry. And I really need to exfoliate. A lot."
"This lingerie is for...my boss?"
This doesn't just apply to holidays, though. Birthdays, anniversaries, etc.
If you share a joint account with your partner, how do you remain spontaneous? How do you surprise your significant other with a gift without raising red flags?
