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hiding gear purchases from a girlfriend

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Mike Belu · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 135

As the space needed to store my gear continues to grow, my girlfriend thinks I'm a gear buying addict. She's probably right, but I've concluded she doesn't need to know about every purchase. She doesn't know the thrill of hunting down the good deal. "So what if I won't use it until next year, over it's 50% off." Shipment tracking numbers are key; I have to beat her home on the delivery date, and get rid of the packaging before she sees it. I have become........a gear junkie. Are there support groups?

generationfourth · · Irvine, CA · Joined Mar 2008 · Points: 10

my relationship just ended recently, and I know the feeling. Every time I bought something she took it personally and saw it as taking funds away from the ring I was supposed to be buying. I remember exclusively hunting down C4's and other cams on this forum because slightly used ones were a lot easier to disguise as gear I already owned...

Eric Nasmyth · · Portland · Joined Jul 2011 · Points: 0

I hide them in the same place she hides her new shoes.

Matt N · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 415

When you start having to hide your nuts from your girlfriend, its time to end it.

Matt N · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2010 · Points: 415

When your girlfriend gets jealous of your rack, it may be time to upgrade hers.

Colonel Mustard · · Sacramento, CA · Joined Sep 2005 · Points: 1,241

Hiding stuff is basic relationship survival skills, man. I for one support you, if that's what you need to hear ;).

Steve M · · MN · Joined Aug 2011 · Points: 100

Your new standard answer:
Oh that old thing? I can't even remember how long ago I bought that.

Then start rummaging through your gear bin telling stories about when you fell on what piece of pro, she'll wander off in no time.

Oh, and have it shipped to your work.

Dankasaurus · · Lyons, CO · Joined Jul 2012 · Points: 85

OP: You have to take a stand, rather than being deceitful. It'll just get worse, especially since you're not married yet.

What's next? I'll tell you:

-Your balls...in a glass jar under the sink.
-Your truck...traded in for a Ford Focus.
-Your favorite ripped polo shirt...in the dumpster.
-Your sword collection...for sale on ebay.

Take a stand, man!

PS- "The thrill of hunting down the good deal"? Perhaps it's already too late.

RobD · · Centennial · Joined Aug 2008 · Points: 0

Go find a climber girl and don't be afraid to marry her. My wife is a climber and loves my nuts just as much as I do...

Mike Belu · · Chicago, IL · Joined Jun 2012 · Points: 135

Very funny replies! Actually, i'm just having some fun with the topic. She's really cool. She rolls her eyes, and a package arrives for her a few days later.

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425

Do you have porn? Hide it next to that and bring it out one item at a time.

J. Broussard · · CordryCorner · Joined Feb 2011 · Points: 50

Gear whore here. I can afford the toys to have a good time and so I buy them. A lot of them.

I always give my latest gear purchases to immediate family members to gift to me for bdays and holidays.
I save them a ton of money.
I get presents that I LOVE
& everyone hates me for it but secretly I know they really love me for it.

Sir Wanksalot · · County Jail · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 10
Scott McMahon wrote:Do you have porn? Hide it next to that and bring it out one item at a time.
What decade do you live in bro? My porn is hidden on a damn hard drive!
Forthright · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Oct 2011 · Points: 110

I think we need the guy who got his stuff yoinked by his girlfriend to weigh in on this :P

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425
Randy W. wrote: What decade do you live in bro? My porn is hidden on a damn hard drive!
Well it's not like I threw away my DvDs!
Sir Wanksalot · · County Jail · Joined Sep 2011 · Points: 10
Scott McMahon wrote: Well it's not like I threw away my DvDs!
touche!
Alpinisto · · Connecticut · Joined Mar 2011 · Points: 30
Mike Belu wrote:As the space needed to store my gear continues to grow, my girlfriend thinks I'm a gear buying addict. She's probably right, but I've concluded she doesn't need to know about every purchase. [EDIT] Shipment tracking numbers are key; I have to beat her home on the delivery date, and get rid of the packaging before she sees it.
Dude, wait till you're married with two kids that you're supposed to be saving for college for. [facepalm]

At least my wife hardly ever ventures down to the basement, where most of my gear is stored (hidden away in Rubbermaid tubs).

Steve M wrote:Oh, and have it shipped to your work.
^^^This.
Brad W · · San Diego · Joined Apr 2009 · Points: 75
Steve M wrote:Oh, and have it shipped to your work.
This, here, is key advice. I'm glad I'm not the only one.
APBT1976 · · Unknown Hometown · Joined Nov 2011 · Points: 55
Tony B wrote:There is a "fartbox" comment lingering just behind a dark corner that will come out very very soon if I know this crowd.
Hide it in "your" fartbox and dick stab her in the brain ;)

For real if this is a problem you got much bigger problems...
Guy Kenny Jr · · Boulder, CO · Joined Nov 2008 · Points: 10

Dump her, or maybe she should dump you.

This chick isn't even your wife yet and she is nagging you? Either get a sack and let her know who you are and what you do, or she'll dump you for being a sackless spineless tool.

Or send the gear to me for safe keeping.

Prod.

PS, you do realize that we all go through this and I was giving you advice that I should take myself,... or was I giving your girlfriend advice that my wife should take??? Hum..

Scott McMahon · · Boulder, CO · Joined Feb 2006 · Points: 1,425
John Marsella wrote:Opaque 32 gallon totes with lids. Keep em in the car.
oohh...not recommended unless you wanna risk buying your gear again. But hey, you do like buying gear!
Guideline #1: Don't be a jerk.

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