Grocery Shopping with my husband

I don't know why your husband wants to go with you. My husband avoids it at all costs. Maybe you could tell him that if he wants to go that you are going to take your time so he can't rush you.

Oh man, I couldn't handle that! Mine has started going along with me lately. He has been amazed at the total of the bill. He never complained about the grocery bill before and was really shocked to see how fast it all adds up. His big thing is putting things we don't need into the basket. We end up with way too much junk food so I prefer that he doesn't go along when I'm doing a big grocery shopping.

This is why I can't stand going shopping as a family. If I want to get through my list, use my coupons, etc., I HAVE to go alone. Otherwise, like you, I'm rushed and I don't buy everything I wanted to buy. I think men like to feel included in the process. Or they're bored and feel like it gives them something to do- they get to help pick out what food you're going to buy. They get to pick out favorite snacks, treats, etc.. Otherwise, I just can't explain wtf their deal is! LOL

Ha! That is too funny! It's the exact opposite at my house. My husband clips the coupons and checks the sale flyers and stops to compare all the prices on the different brands and drives me crazy! I just want to get in, get my stuff and get out! I don't like shopping. He works part-time at Pizza Hut so usually stops at the store on his way home cuz he has money then.

You think that's bad? We only have one car and my husband works the afternoon shift and we go grocery shopping together. To top that up, his father did all the grocery shopping, so he's got this, "do you need that," attitude.

I guess I come from a "weird" household because I'm the guy and actually do 90% of the grocery shopping. My partner doesn't much care for it, and she's usually too busy with other stuff. Maybe your husband feels like he's being supportive when he goes along, even if (as his actions suggest) he really doesn't like being there. Hopefully you'll find a way to let him know that's it's not really helpful for him to "help" if the end result is that you end up forgetting stuff.

My husband only goes grocery shopping with me to avoid being left at home with the children. I allow him to come along because he is spectacular at loading and unloading groceries. lol After a few shopping trips with him following me around I got smart. I now place the children in his cart and tell them to go visit the live lobsters, the pet department, the toy department and the clearance aisle. When he gets bored he calls me on my cell phone and usually I am almost done shopping. It works great! The children are entertained and he does not have the opportunity to get on my nerves.

My hubby is the exact same way. Since I dont' drive, unless a friend takes me to the grocery store, I am stuck going with hubby on the weekends. It is a chore to get through. He doens't want me to get anything that isn't on the list, he rushes me, and he complains the whole time about how much it costs. Well, we have to eat! We dont' eat out usually, so I have to have stuff to cook and stuff to complete meals. He would be happy with just meat and potatoes on his plate...every meal. I get frazzeled and panicey enough in public/crowed places without the added preasure of him rushing me. I am very thankful when my friend is able to take me during the week. She is a Godsend. Thanks for letting me vent and I feel your frustration.

Ah, I need to e-mail this thread to my husband. He does the SAME THING to me as well. It gets me so irritated because if I take my time, I can find so many savings. He likes to rush through, then he gets frustrated and rude if he thinks I am taking too long. I guess it just must be a man thing! He always insists on going with me as well, and I tell him I can do it alone, yet he still wants to go; only to get out of there as quick as he can.

I guess I'm lucky my husband doesn't want to to go with me, it would drive me bonkers. In fact, he's not allowed to go with me, or go alone. He doesn't compare prices, he gets a whole lot of junk that's not on the list. He gets too much junk we don't need. AHHHH... Actually, I don't mind, I really enjoy grocery shopping, but, only when I go alone. If there's some reason he goes with me, he has to stay in the car...LOL

haha, that's just like my sister and her husband. He's always making a scene in there for her to hurry it up lol. When I go with my husband, sometimes he rushes me, but I have to stop him and tell him that if he's going to rush me, I'm not going to get all the things that I want and then we're going to have to come back again. That usually does the trick. I think some men are impatient by nature, so you got to curb their patience with a witty remark lol.

Oh my - it would drive me crazy if my man wanted to come grocery shopping with me. I have a routine - I know what I want, and where to go to get it, and if he was under my feet, it would drive me mad! Strangely, I seem to be the opposite to some people here - I hate grocery shopping, so I rush as fast as I can, and try to get it done as quickly as possible, and if he was with me, he would wander aimlessly about, and pick up stuff we don't need, and stop and chat to people all the time, and I would probably kill him! LOL! Luckily, I always go on a Saturday, and he is always watching football, and nothing in the world could tear him away from his football, so I am safe!!

My husband will go with me, he complains that I always get the same stuff, but when I ask him what he would like, he just says "Whatever." I also end up spending $20 to $40 more when he is with me. We end up with off the wall stuff that no one ends up eating. I also get home and have forgotten stuff we needed. For some reason I always forget trash bags and eggs. But if I'm alone, I do just fine. Of course, they are never in a rush when we are in electronics or sporting goods!

My husband is banned from the grocery store. I go grocery shopping when he's either at home or at work. I shop sales, I don't buy things we don't need that arn't on sale, I stock up on what is on sale if its a really good sale. I don't buy paper products at a certain store because they are WAY cheaper at the store down the street. I use coupons. My husband? He walks down the aisle and throws in what he likes/wants with no regard to sales, prices, coupons, etc. I can get groceries for a week with $100, he can get dinner for one night and a few extras for $100. Plus he drives me crazy! He'll keep putting stuff in the cart, ask 8 million questions and gets annoyed when I say things like "that goes on sale a lot but its not on sale right now".

Oh gosh girl I wish my husband would be like that! He takes forever! I am one of those people that would love to be able to get to use coupons and etc. We always seem to forget stuff all the time though because he is always the one that leaves the list at home. Men need to find out how to shop better and use coupons!

I think your husband wants to spend time with your or he doesn't trust you with the things you buy. Maybe he wants to cut down on unecessary things. Or he just wants to shop too but just doesn't enjoy spending so much time shopping.

I know a lot of husbands don't like to go shopping of any kind with the wife. My ex hubby didn't go with me much. But my current hubby is wonderful, when he is off work & is not busy with anything, he will go with me. Actually he goes with me most times, and he helps to load and unload. He makes a game out of it and tries to guess what the total is going to be. And most times he is about accurate. I think most husbands would just rather be home resting. My hubby and myself don't have any kids at home, so that may make a difference. We just enjoy spending time together, and since we don't go out much except to shop,maybe that's why my guy likes to go with me. Some sort of date, huh?

My husband and I go grocery shopping all the time. He is great to shop with. He loves taking his time and using coupons. Have you told him how much it bugs you. Maybe he doesn't realize that he is doing this.

My husband refuses to go with me and that suits me just fine. He drives me crazy the few times he does go. I'd rather he stay home and just unload the car when I get back with the food.

Well, he wants to go to the grocery with you, maybe because he's protective of you. Men will be men, they would always ne impatient when it comes to shopping. So, compromise for the both of you. Tell him,"Honey, if you keep in rushing me with shopping, there'd be no room for your favorite _______(meal), ok?" Hehe. Lucky for me, my boyfriend is so sweet and thoughtful that he's so patient when I shop. And he wants us to actually grocery shop and choose from all the aisles together - one of our favorite bonding moments. :)