"I printed a list of Irish names from the Internet and my husband, Dave, saw Finley on the list. I really liked it but didn't want to scare Dave off with my enthusiasm. So I used a little reverse psychology and let him think it was his idea"

In this quote, Holly Marie Combs explains a scenario where she wished to name her child Finley, however didn't wish to stumble upon as too excited to her partner, Dave. She skillfully printed a list of Irish names from the Internet and let Dave see it, hoping he would select Finley without realizing it was her favored name. By using reverse psychology, she made Dave seem like he had actually developed the idea himself, avoiding any prospective conflict or difference. This quote showcases Holly's wit and tactical thinking, as well as her desire to compromise and maintain consistency in her relationship with her spouse.