This is why my wife is better than your wife... ;)

[Yess]

Originally Posted by Exceptional

1. The problem is right there, you consider a steel sports Rolex a considerable expense. It may be to you, but like I said theres levels.

2. There was no thought/effort on her behalf. She simply transferred funds from her account into his (if that's what he meant). £7k assuming he paid retail, how is this even a thing to brag about? The basic principle of gift giving etiquette isn't even present here.

3. A marriage isn't about whats mine/whats yours, it's mutual.

4. I said her buying him a "Pepsi" or in this case paying for it wasn't anything to brag about. A pepsi isn't anything special in my opinion, I wouldn't want one even if offered it for retail. Now if she sought out, took the time/effort and purchased a Rainbow Daytona, I'd say well done to his Mrs and is worth the bragging on a public forum.

You are nothing if not exceptional.

[Rick Deckard]

Originally Posted by Exceptional

The basic principle of gift giving etiquette isn't even present here.

I wasn't aware that there was a gift giving etiquette, that needs to be adhered to between close partners.

But looking at your location, that may be a British doctrine. I, however, am American and as such I don't feel bound by that.

Coming to think about it, we once wrote a strongly worded letter about the applicability of British doctrines in the U.S.

I believe we sent you a copy.