This morning my husband shocked me by suggesting I spend a check I'd just received on myself! Such a thing has not occurred before, but he told me I'd been through so much with my brother's estate that this check should be a reward for all the stress and struggle with the IRS and court and investment firm and real estate person and lawyer, etc. I think I'll take his advice and do just that. I could look at an outfit without worrying about the cost, or buy and unneeded pair of shoes. Yippee!
Now, of course I don't need his permission, and I buy stuff for myself frequently, but I appreciate his encouragement. Normally, he looks dismal or certainly not happy when I return with shopping bags.
It's the verbal acknowledgement that I appreciate. Surprise is good. No matter if up until now my husband has not liked spending money, he's shifted, and it makes him more interesting to me. Change is sometimes hard to spot, but this morning a shift occurred, and I do like this one!
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