When I first committed to supporting my partner, I had no idea that one of the most crucial rules would be to never let him shop at Costco without supervision. So, here’s my friendly warning: always accompany your partner to Costco. The thrill of a new membership can be intoxicating, and that initial excitement can lead to some rather questionable purchases.
You might think accepting an offer from your partner to handle the Costco run sounds appealing, especially if it means picking up essentials like a massive pack of toilet paper or jars of pickles. But beware! Husbands have a tendency to stray from the shopping list, and that can spell trouble.
Here are 10 reasons to keep your partner out of Costco solo:
- The allure of electronics is too strong. Most men can’t resist the siren call of discounted gadgets. Before you know it, he’ll return home with a new flat-screen TV, even if your current one works perfectly fine.
- He might come home with a set of tennis rackets and a bulk pack of 500 tennis balls, despite the fact that no one in your household plays tennis.
- He could impulsively grab a scuba diving set and wetsuit, simply because it was available.
- A 10-pound cheesecake may end up in the cart just because the samples were delicious.
- He may bring home two giant tubs of cookie dough (because they were on sale) even when you’re trying to stick to a diet and your fridge can barely hold one.
- An industrial-sized paper shredder might come home because he “always wanted one,” even if it’s not really necessary.
- He might buy a 5-pound bag of organic croutons when you don’t even own a restaurant. Trust me, that bag will take up more space than you can imagine.
- A 6-foot-tall, inflatable, musical snow globe for the yard could make its way into your garage, simply because it looked fun.
- He could snag a shed, even if you already have one, just because it was a bargain.
- He may decide that buying 200 hamburger buns for a dinner with just four people is a good idea—leaving you with a mountain of buns to deal with.
Before I realized the potential pitfalls of allowing my partner to roam Costco alone, I would send him off, only to feel a wave of anxiety about what he might bring back. What oddities would clutter our home? While Costco is a great place for deals, sometimes the items he brings home can be more than any family can handle.
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In summary, while Costco offers great bargains, letting your partner shop solo can lead to unexpected and unwelcome surprises. To keep your home clutter-free, make sure to tag along for those shopping trips.