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My wife is becoming a bit of a hoarder- what do I do?

The company she works for recently returned to working in-person, and now she'll bring back stuff from the office- pens, post-its, sometimes cupcakes if people bring them in. But recently she's started hauling in whole-*** computer chairs, monitors, computer towers- pretty soon I found out this company is MORE than going out of business. They're having a goddamn auction. She's apparently been bidding big bucks for the furniture, computers, even a coffee machine! I ask where she's getting the money for this, she says she's been dipping into her 401k! It's her money, but damn, it seems irresponsible- and now our house is cluttered with office furniture! She says she's gonna sell it, but she seems to be in no rush. What the hell do I do?

Updated 7 days ago:

Someone mentioned that I should just discuss it with her, the problem with that is we're very estranged and only staying together for the kids. So. Not really an option.

Updated 7 days ago:

I can't move out because then who's gonna play ball with my son? I'm not gonna leave him without a strong male role model, godd*mnit. You guys sound just like my wife.

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  • 6 days ago

    Givevher 2,days to get rid of it if she doesn’t you throw it out, her money or not meet her when she gets home every day and refuse to let her bring in anything else, grow a pair and just say no

  • 6 days ago

    Well, while she is at work, haul it off to a storage unit.

    You need to seek counseling. Staying together for the sake of the kids is a bad thing.

    You can still play ball with your kids unless she is a beech about things.

    Better yet, see if you can get custody - problem solved!

  • ?
    Lv 6
    6 days ago

    Can you ask her to store it in the garage or at a storage unit for now? I mean, you live in that house as well so you do have a say. Also, sorry about being on "estranged" terms with her. Since you guys are still living together, is there anyway you can talk to her? I would NEVER feel comfortable living with someone I was fighting with! If the situation with her was that bad then you can totally move out. You as an adult should have enough money to get your own place. You don't have to stay for the children. They would understand and would rather see you happy then always fighting with her. You can play ball with them or whatever even if you didn't live there. Good luck. 

  • 6 days ago

    Put them hands on her!

  • 6 days ago

    She's not a hoarder - she's a f ucking THIEF!

  • RoVale
    Lv 7
    7 days ago

    You have to take the tough approach and get rid of those items as soon as she brings them home. Otherwise, you'll end up being in a home where you have to crawl over piles of junk to get from one room to another.

  • i + i
    Lv 7
    7 days ago

    Since you claim to only be there 

    for the boy, sounds like you should 

    simply mind your own business.

  • 7 days ago

    Your wife may need psychological help to free her from hoarding. meanwhile, staying together for the kids is not necessarily the best thing for them, if it is an unhappy household.

  • 7 days ago

    not much you can do but go stay somewhere else if you dont want to be around it

  • Anonymous
    7 days ago

    Have you tried the radical tactic of discussing it with her, and letting her know your feelings on the matter? 

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