It is the ancient translation problem man->woman woman->man... Sometimes I think the world would be be a better place if we could establish two systems for men and women. Cities, roads, restaurants etc.. One blue stystem and one in light rose. And both parties should meet at a neutral place for mating every now and then...
It's because she wanted a mixer with VCA grouping & a touch screen, not a crummy old LS9 like the neighbors have.
I know the feeling, when we were first married, my wife wanted a new dresser, and when I came home with a 1960 FLH Duo Glide she looked upset. At that stage I understood that my communication skills with her were poor.
Dunno Scott, she is a petite (and lovely) flower of a lady. The CL5 might be a little brutish for her to lug to gigs. Never mind, forget I said that. With a mere wave of her hand, a plethora of roadies would flock to her side. And of course, she might want it simply for the studio? Sometimes I don't see all ends.
I do have a joke along those lines, but I am trying to get through all of 2021 without getting banned or suspended from here.
In our house we have "pink" chores and "blue" ones. They tend to be all blue as Mrs D is supposedly "allergic" to housework. It's funny that she waited until they day after we got married to tell me.