What’s Something You’d Never Tell Your Spouse?

By richard c. • April 10, 2026

Someone asked online, “What’s something you’d never tell your spouse?”

One response stood out and we had to share it here:

"My wife has a deep, unyielding love for Chili’s, but her frugal heart usually won’t let her enjoy it. When we go, she orders like she’s in a survival movie… tap water, no appetizers, strictly the basics. You can practically see her running the math in her head instead of enjoying the meal.

So, every few weeks, I make a strategic stop at Walmart to pick up a gift card. When I get home, I tell her my boss gave it to me as a “going above and beyond” bonus. Suddenly, that plastic card becomes found money, and the pressure is off. She finally relaxes, orders exactly what she wants, and we actually get to enjoy each other’s company. It’s the best money I spend all month, just to see her truly happy and stress-free."

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