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Leia (original poster member #42510) posted at 10:22 PM on Monday, March 17th, 2014
I found a second-hand appliance store in my area, and actually went there today. Shopping for a washer and dryer shot my nerves. I've never had to make a major appliance decision. Went straight from college and the laundromat to marriage where even when we needed new stuff, STBXWH made all the decisions. The last time our appliances crapped out, and I finally admitted that we would need something new to him (5 or 6 years ago) he had a brand new set bought and installed less than 12 hours later. I didn't even get to look at options.
Anyway, I was just wondering if it was normal to feel this scared about stupid appliances? Anyone else have this issue?
"Somebody get this walking carpet out of my way." Princess Leia, Star Wars
stronger08 ( member #16953) posted at 10:29 PM on Monday, March 17th, 2014
Anything new can be scary. Its takes time getting used to making all the decisions. But at least they are YOUR decisions, not some other. With each new task you perform you get stronger and more confident. Don't worry you're on your way. 
[This message edited by stronger08 at 4:41 PM, March 17th (Monday)]
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GabyBaby ( member #26928) posted at 11:07 PM on Monday, March 17th, 2014
I agree with Stronger.
XWH used to handle all the finances even though I worked full time as well. We were always broke.
When we split up, I was worried that I wouldn't be able to make ends meet, didn't know the timing on which bills were due when, etc.
I sat down, put everything into a spreadhseet and budgeted out the next couple of months.
Imagine my surpise when I not only got bills paid on time (or early) but also had money left over!
It does get easier with practice. 
Me - late 40s
DD(27), DS(24, PDD-NOS)
WH#2 (SorryinSac)- Killed himself (May 2015) in our home 6 days after being served divorce docs.
XWH #1 - legally married 18yrs. 12+ OW (that I know of).
I edit often for clarity/typos.
Kelany ( member #34755) posted at 11:40 PM on Monday, March 17th, 2014
Is it bad when I read the title I thought about BOB's and not home appliances?
BS - Me
SA/FWH Him
DDay 1 - Jul 11
DDay 2 - Jul 12
R Dec 12
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Leia (original poster member #42510) posted at 12:48 AM on Tuesday, March 18th, 2014
^^^^lol. Yeah, didn't think of all the recent BOB discussions when I typed that in the subject.
Thanks for the support, everyone.
"Somebody get this walking carpet out of my way." Princess Leia, Star Wars
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