Is it okay for me to do this today...?

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My boss and colleagues just decided we all should go golfing today. My wife and I live on a budget and we don’t have this budgeted. I have been saving up $$$ for our fifth year wedding anniversary this July to by my wife a watch. I can use some of that money today for the golf outing ($18). Is it a mortal sin to tell my wife my boss is treating us to this golf outing today and actually use some of the watch money?
 
Why not just tell her the truth? (BTW, it is always wise to put ‘unexpected’ expenses into a budget–an extra $20 or so a month–if you don’t need it that month, carry it to the next). This is your boss’s decision, and presumbly you want to go along to keep on his ‘good side’. Tell your wife why you made the prudential decision, enter the amount into the budget, and “go without” your budgeted ‘luxuries’ or even an essential or two (use coupons, buy another cheaper brand) until you’ve made up the amount. And consider that the greatest gift to your wife on your anniversary isn’t a material good, but the gift of yourself. Don’t you want to make yourself the best you can be for her–and that includes being honest.
 
Lampo said:
My boss and colleagues just decided we all should go golfing today. My wife and I live on a budget and we don’t have this budgeted. I have been saving up $$$ for our fifth year wedding anniversary this July to by my wife a watch. I can use some of that money today for the golf outing ($18). Is it a mortal sin to tell my wife my boss is treating us to this golf outing today and actually use some of the watch money?
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Lieing is a sin. So, don’t lie.

You can (a) tell your boss that you do not have it in the budget or (b) use some of your saved money and be truthful to your wife.

It’s wrong of your boss to insist you go golfing on company time and pay for it yourself. He likely has no sense of other people’s lifestyles.

Talk to him privately and tell him the truth. He ought to be the one who is embarrassed, not you.
 
Lampo said:
My boss and colleagues just decided we all should go golfing today. My wife and I live on a budget and we don’t have this budgeted. I have been saving up $$$ for our fifth year wedding anniversary this July to by my wife a watch. I can use some of that money today for the golf outing ($18). Is it a mortal sin to tell my wife my boss is treating us to this golf outing today and actually use some of the watch money?
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I would have to ask …does your wife know you are saving??? Or will she be surprised??

Kathy
 
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