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Do you have any secrets from your other half?

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neptune Tue 27-Oct-15 18:16:48

Reason I'm asking is in an effort to be healthy I've recently started putting half soya mince (the rest usual beef) in with our regular bolognese. OH hasn't noticed but would likely turn his nose up if he knew! grin

Indinana Wed 28-Oct-15 10:24:46

When I bought a new camera a couple of years ago I didn't tell my husband how much it cost - I just couldn't face the "HOW MUCH???" conversation thlgrin.
But secrets always find a way to bite you on the proverbial. We were out one day enjoying the sunshine on a stroll around Teignmouth. I kept stopping to take photos (DH is used to this, just leans on the railings and gazes out to sea, or finds a comfortable bench somewhere and gets out his Kindle). As we walked along, a fellow stopped and asked me about the camera as he was thinking of buying a similar model. We chatted for a while as I went through the various features and compared them with the model he was interested in. Then he said "Do you mind me asking how much you paid for it?" thlshockthlshockthlshock. There was no way out. I told him the price. My husband said "HOW MUCH???"

#yoursinswillfindyouout

stillhere Wed 28-Oct-15 16:26:40

grin

riverwalk because he hasn't a clue about the price of food and clothes, but loves nice things. I resent paying a lot of money for a 'label', so start out buying cheaper items as a sort of test to see whether he really can tell the difference. If he can, then fair enough, but usually he can't. Why pay £3.99 for a bag of coffee beans when a £1.99 bag from Aldi is just as good?

When he goes shopping for anything, he will only go to Sainsbury's or Waitrose - I am happy to rummage about all over the place.

rosesarered Wed 28-Oct-15 16:43:12

Yes, I do, but have no intention of revealing them here.

chloe1984 Wed 28-Oct-15 17:43:28

Plenty and they need to stay that way

Anya Wed 28-Oct-15 18:02:30

Ditto

Judthepud2 Wed 28-Oct-15 19:54:55

Yes. Unfortunately. In relation to DD3 problems as she asks me not to worry him with some of the worst stuff. Don't like this.... But they aren't my secrets.

ginny Wed 28-Oct-15 23:00:45

Only 'nice' ones like presents and the like.

Surely keeping secrets (maybe another word for telling lies ? ) is no way to conduct a close relationship.

Indinana Thu 29-Oct-15 11:36:06

Oh I can't agree with you there, ginny - a little 'mystery' is surely necessary to keep a relationship on its toes. 100% openness would leave nothing to the imagination, nothing to keep the OH guessing wink

Jaxie Thu 29-Oct-15 18:05:38

For goodness sake: let's have a bit of drama. Would you like to know what I did to get revenge on my husband's mistress ( he still doesn't know!).

aggie Thu 29-Oct-15 18:13:46

oooooooooo ???????????

rubysong Thu 29-Oct-15 18:34:56

Do tell Jaxie.

Luckygirl Thu 29-Oct-15 18:57:59

Would we like to know? - we certainly would!

Evedmh Thu 29-Oct-15 19:00:35

Yes please Jaxie. Do Tell!

2831rinso Thu 29-Oct-15 22:03:40

Think your about right Nonnie, no real secrets, but we DHs only say those things to keep DW think they have their secrets !!

Bellanonna Thu 29-Oct-15 22:58:58

Jaxie - you're just teasing us. Bad for the blood pressure