What is the big deal with man and having to have the biggest baddest truck?

My husband who is an emt-iv took me by complete surpise when he told me he wanted one of the new toyota tundra super-crew or at least that's what I think its called(anyway its the biggest toyota makes).


He actually did the papper work and got approved but he did not sign the pappers because he said he wanted to talk to me firstHe said that it was the firefighter in him and everyone that is a firefighter or emt wants a big truck





Anyway,before he worked at the fire hall he would have wanted one of these.I just don't think they are pratical the gas miliage is horriable and I can not imagine how much insurance would be.Do you think I'm wrong about this.We dont need a truck that big we live in a house in town not like on a farm or somewhere that would need this type of vehicle.what do you thinkWhat is the big deal with man and having to have the biggest baddest truck?
It's probably a macho thing. Trucks are trophies. Toyota's are great though. They save you money in the long run because they almost never break down.What is the big deal with man and having to have the biggest baddest truck?
Small penis complex...
hmmmm.................LOL............
testosterone
Big trucks and fancy extravagant things are usually a sign of low self esteem and compensating for something that they don't have to make themselves feel better....good luck
Coz they are soooooo cool.





There is a positive for you too, in an accident those big SUVs come off with hardly a dent, while small cars get totalled. Not convinced? Go to a car wreckers yard and have a look round
It's a macho thing, that's all. Boys and their toys. There is something about their subconscious ego that invariably projects itself into the material world. Some girls get into ';cute shoes';, some guys fall for the power vehicles. A vast difference, I know ... but to each their own. Leave him alone to work itself out on his own. If he can swing it financially then it's his to be responsible for. If it's going to cut into your joint financial responsibilities then that's another ball game altogether. That part is up to you to decide.
Why not let him have his truck if it makes him happy. As long as there's no financial sacrifice involved that your family can't handle.





But if this is the only family vehicle then it might not be practical. But if it's the second vehicle then I'd say ok, why not?





Plus, he can take you out on rides on the weekends in his big, bad truck. Why not have fun with it?





About the gas mileage: yes, it's probably high. But he probably isn't going to be driving really long distances with it if you live in town. So there won;t be that much usage.





Boys need their toys. Think of the payoff for you. If you let him have this, then he'll appreciate you even more (it's a good way for you to earn long-lasting relationship points!).
Actually pickup trucks have the advantage of being cheaper to insure than most passenger vehicles. The exception being four wheel drive trucks, which are more expensive to insure.





The bottom line should be cost vs. benefit. There are indeed added costs of owning/driving a truck as you've stated. What are the benefits? If it's needed to haul heavy or large payloads or towing then the benefits may be many.





Cool factor only goes so far, perhaps only as far as the gas station...
As a man with no feelings of inadequacy I see many guys who need a crutch to bolster their penis size.
If this is your husband's only ';problem'; you're safe at home plate.





Is this because you don't understand how fun trucks can be? Is it because you don't see yourself driving one? Perhaps it's just that you think he should share your taste in automobiles, maybe get a hybrid or some LBC (little bitty car)?





If you can afford it ...... let him have his toy ... ota. I'm sure there are things you do that he thinks are foolish too.





Hob