How do I break it to the wife? Bought two guns instead of one. . . .

Oops!!

Right off the bat: Thank you Sir, for your Service Time. It surely is appreciated here on this end.

I've been known to suffer a case of "excessive indulgence" too.
Being married to the same gal for 46 years and I'll share a little Tip with you that worked for me a few times over the years. Tell her you love her. But you just had to have them. Let the Mrs. air her views and expect to be in the dog house for a few days. Here's the Tip: When you get the chance. Out of the clear blue surprise her with a Peace Offering. A quick apology is all that's needed. Buy her a little something special just for her alone. Nothing too expensive. Just a little something/something is all that's required. That's what I've done. I'm pretty sure you'll survive your ordeal too.
 
The easiest way to break it to her:

1. Go to her and tell her you need to talk
2. Tell her you are having an affair

and then quickly

3. Tell her you were kidding and that you just wanted to let her know you got an extra gun because it was a steal of a deal

That second gun seems like a small issue when you're not cheating on your wife
 
I'm always puzzled when someone thinks the fate of their marriage hinges over a few hundred dollar expense....makes me wonder how healthy the marriage really is.
 
My wife and I have a deal... She never questions what I buy because I use my own money and she knows that I hardly ever **** it away. And if that rare moment occurs that I do, she is usually involved.

Likewise, I never question what she spends her money on. It's hers and she can spend in any manner she sees fit.

My wife appreciates that my guns are my hobby and also a means of protection and defense for both of us. She is very pro-gun. Just wish she would like to learn to shoot but has no interest.

OK, said my piece and now have to go pack my range bag because my shooting buddies and I are off to the range tonight.
 
Start out the confession the same way I do: "Honey, I love you....":)

Don't keep secrets, chances are she will be more upset with you for lying than just doing something dumb (dumb in her view, that is:p).

Edited for update - just read your last post, BEASTmode. Well done on 'fessing up. You got one thing right though, I much prefer outright anger to disappointment, especially the look that always accompanies
 
The wife knows I buy a gun every few months or so. I recently bought a P30 and a P229, I only got away with it because I traded one of my USP's for the P30...

She doesn't mind me buying guns, as long as she knows I'm using them for CCW or at the range.

What she does mind if I just buy a gun and keep it in the safe and never use it.
 
Good, +1 for telling her. Now get a lock box for it, start teaching the kids safety(try NRA's Eddie Eagle program), have your wife spend a little time on corneredcat.com a woman's sight about guns and may help her feel better about them in the house.
 
Put it in a box, wrap it with a nice bow, and give it to her for a Christmas present. The best gifts are gifts you can both use.
 
Hello, everyone..interesting posts! The story I have is a bit of a twist to the OP's..I was dickering with an antique firearm dealer friend over a 1930's prone match .22 with custom work and barrel by none other than the old master H.M. Pope..He came down but wouldn't go any lower on price. Then he made a "mistake" He said.."if you don't like the price on this one..I have an extra fancy stocked engraved action custom Rigby-Ballard with a Pope barrel from 1930..It will make that rifle look like a steal". Well...I figured I would do what I did at last gun show..dealer had two beautiful old stag Bisley grips..wouldn't budge on price of one..so made him offer for both..for a far better price!
Told wife about deal..but lacked enough "mad money" for both...I nearly fainted when she suggested I make my very best deal for the pair!
Dealer was caught off guard..I did make a great deal..and bless her heart, she had some bonds maturing. Next Spring it will be our 30th..I knew I had a keeper when we met in 82'!
 
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