victorzamora
Contributor
My wife and I were talking about this last night, and we're both of the opinion that it's likely a way guys phrase things in the current societal climate. Wives are traditionally the "nagging" ones, and it gives guys an "out." When I say "I'll have to talk to my wife" about something, it's usually that she and I need to discuss whether or not it's a viable option (time, money, etc). We have shared financial goals and plans to spend time together, so I need her to help me confirm that something works for us. Sometimes I'll say "my wife would kill me" as a polite way of saying "I really don't want to." She does the same. Other times, I'll say "my wife would kill me" because I could totally see myself splurging and making a purchase/decision that wasn't smart....but it'd ruin our shared goals, and she'd be smart enough to see right away what would take me a few days.