Who chooses new curtains etc?

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The last two televisions have been down to me. DH would often choose things that took me out of my comfort zone for which I’m glad. He made me brave. The walls are colourful and it’s because he lived in a dark and nicotine stained house as a child.

Same as MOnica really, I choose, but always show him, occasionally he won’t be keen, but I think he trusts my judgment. If he’s really not keen, I won’t buy it.

Sometimes I consult my DD as she is now 14 and has a good colour sense. Othewise as a single parent which I am - I'm in charge of all budgeting and household decisions like this. I'm so glad I don't need to navigate anyone 'approving'.

I do have a friend who is quite domesticated and enjoy shopping with them though as they are pretty good at hunting our bargains.

We both chose things like furnishings, wallpaper , paint etc together.
However we do need a new computer and at some point a new television. DH is 'researching' all possibilities !! This has been going on for at least six months. I have given up asking when we are actually going to buy something

As my grandson says, 'I'm the boss of me.' So no one cajoles or manipulates me into getting anything I don't like.

I've just bought some new curtains as the old ones were literally in ribbons and I felt quite ashamed.

It's taken me a while to save up but I got a half-price bargain at a local shop. Or was it that they were simply charging twice as much until sale time ?
Whatever, I like them.

My DH has always enjoyed shopping. I never have.
He has impeccable taste, and I trust his judgement.
When we moved here he chose the colour of the decor and all the curtains. I chose the soft furnishings.
I like it like that.

Mr C likes to come shopping. We wander, have coffee, wander some more and over yet more coffee discuss what we’ve seen. He says he has no idea which item will work best, I explain my preferences and we agree on one. He will say if he truly dislikes something but is usually happy enough with my short list. He’s the easiest of men - as long as he has coffee .

Oh dear, just realised I've always just bought things without consulting anyone else - all my life - both marriages, kids, friends, lodger have never had any input at all. It's very simple that way!

Generally, I take the lead in house decor decisions, but wouldn't buy anything unless DH liked it. At times he really won't like my choice and I will choose something else. Other times he makes decisions and shops as well.

The biggest problem is art, especially maritime art. We have three pictures waiting to be found space and one, I am quietly trying to 'lose'