I speak with my significant other about any large purchases -- > $50, really, except for food/gas. Huge purchases, I agonize over and research for months anywa

I speak with my significant other about any large purchases -- > $50, really, except for food/gas. Huge purchases, I agonize over and research for months anyway. Food, drink, snacks, etc -- I just try to limit eating out to 2-3 nights a week, and I don't go any place especially fancy. It helps that most of my hobbies involve some up-front one-time investment, like a bike, but I can take on most of the maintenance tasks myself and basically never spend a penny unless I catch upgraditis.