100% FREE ONLINE DATING
sponsored links
Previous
| Topic: Money | |
|---|---|
|
|
|
Honestly....sounds like dude is compensating for something...if you get my drift.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I swear, you guys do it to yourselves! Friend at work, just got back into the dating thing. He's divorced, 2 kids. She and the kids are up in OK. He was venting at me as we were switching shifts about how much he is enjoying going out with this new gal, but he can't keep up with $80.00 evenings, roughly 4 days a week. Geez!!! I was totally appalled. When I asked him, he claimed dinner and a movie. Come to find out, he's taking her out to Olive Garden, various steakhouses, the pricey stuff and evening movies. This weekend he's taking her down to Galveston. When I asked why he didn't do the occassional Burger King and a matinee, he shrugged and said he didn't know. A nice dinner out is one thing. But you guys are setting yourself up to fail if you keep it up, especially when you don't actually live that way all of the time. If she's right for you, inexpensive won't kill her. You can have as much fun doing that as the pricey stuff, and save your wallet. And if she fusses over it, she's probably not the sort you want anyways. I'm still trying to figure out where he gets the money, since he's paying child support on top of it all. Shakes head. it's cheaper to cook at home and chicks seem to like it. i can't get them in the door so i don't worry about having to know how to cook. . . . |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I swear, you guys do it to yourselves! Friend at work, just got back into the dating thing. He's divorced, 2 kids. She and the kids are up in OK. He was venting at me as we were switching shifts about how much he is enjoying going out with this new gal, but he can't keep up with $80.00 evenings, roughly 4 days a week. Geez!!! I was totally appalled. When I asked him, he claimed dinner and a movie. Come to find out, he's taking her out to Olive Garden, various steakhouses, the pricey stuff and evening movies. This weekend he's taking her down to Galveston. When I asked why he didn't do the occassional Burger King and a matinee, he shrugged and said he didn't know. A nice dinner out is one thing. But you guys are setting yourself up to fail if you keep it up, especially when you don't actually live that way all of the time. If she's right for you, inexpensive won't kill her. You can have as much fun doing that as the pricey stuff, and save your wallet. And if she fusses over it, she's probably not the sort you want anyways. I'm still trying to figure out where he gets the money, since he's paying child support on top of it all. Shakes head. $80 is cheap!!!! I wish!!! That would be lunch. When I go on dates we spend upwards of $300 depending on the restaurant and club. I can’t remember a time when less that $50 was ever spent on a date wherein a restaurant was involved. I took my girlfriend out last week and we spent way over $150 for dinner and wine alone. That being said, dating doesn't have to be expensive every time. I don't suggest cheap places like Olive Garden (which is like Burger King) or Burger King (which is like poison) because they are so unhealthy but a picnic and a hike is fun! If a guy tried to take me to Taco Bell or something, I wouldn't date him anyway. I don't eat fast food or Olive Garden type chains so I doubt my lifestyle would fit with someone who tortured their body with that crap. Hopefully, she is picking up the tab every other time as well. It's not all about the guy paying. I agree with you. If someone is spending outside of their budget then they are setting themselves up for destruction. PEOPLE should date within their means. Ok....so if I am ever in Sac-town, then you are taking me out for like $300-$500 bucks worth of food, wine and techno.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
If 2 people enjoy being together there are alot of free things to do. I second that |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
WOW! I must be a cheap date...I'm happy with a burger and a beer in the backyard!  Lmao hey I'm with ya on that one myself it is nice to go out. But........not when one is spending way above their means to impress ya....  Ditto! And if he can cook, it's a perk! LOL! |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I swear, you guys do it to yourselves! Friend at work, just got back into the dating thing. He's divorced, 2 kids. She and the kids are up in OK. He was venting at me as we were switching shifts about how much he is enjoying going out with this new gal, but he can't keep up with $80.00 evenings, roughly 4 days a week. Geez!!! I was totally appalled. When I asked him, he claimed dinner and a movie. Come to find out, he's taking her out to Olive Garden, various steakhouses, the pricey stuff and evening movies. This weekend he's taking her down to Galveston. When I asked why he didn't do the occassional Burger King and a matinee, he shrugged and said he didn't know. A nice dinner out is one thing. But you guys are setting yourself up to fail if you keep it up, especially when you don't actually live that way all of the time. If she's right for you, inexpensive won't kill her. You can have as much fun doing that as the pricey stuff, and save your wallet. And if she fusses over it, she's probably not the sort you want anyways. I'm still trying to figure out where he gets the money, since he's paying child support on top of it all. Shakes head. $80 is cheap!!!! I wish!!! That would be lunch. When I go on dates we spend upwards of $300 depending on the restaurant and club. I can’t remember a time when less that $50 was ever spent on a date wherein a restaurant was involved. I took my girlfriend out last week and we spent way over $150 for dinner and wine alone. That being said, dating doesn't have to be expensive every time. I don't suggest cheap places like Olive Garden (which is like Burger King) or Burger King (which is like poison) because they are so unhealthy but a picnic and a hike is fun! If a guy tried to take me to Taco Bell or something, I wouldn't date him anyway. I don't eat fast food or Olive Garden type chains so I doubt my lifestyle would fit with someone who tortured their body with that crap. Hopefully, she is picking up the tab every other time as well. It's not all about the guy paying. I agree with you. If someone is spending outside of their budget then they are setting themselves up for destruction. PEOPLE should date within their means. Ok....so if I am ever in Sac-town, then you are taking me out for like $300-$500 bucks worth of food, wine and techno. You know it! and then you are cooking me breakfast! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I swear, you guys do it to yourselves! Friend at work, just got back into the dating thing. He's divorced, 2 kids. She and the kids are up in OK. He was venting at me as we were switching shifts about how much he is enjoying going out with this new gal, but he can't keep up with $80.00 evenings, roughly 4 days a week. Geez!!! I was totally appalled. When I asked him, he claimed dinner and a movie. Come to find out, he's taking her out to Olive Garden, various steakhouses, the pricey stuff and evening movies. This weekend he's taking her down to Galveston. When I asked why he didn't do the occassional Burger King and a matinee, he shrugged and said he didn't know. A nice dinner out is one thing. But you guys are setting yourself up to fail if you keep it up, especially when you don't actually live that way all of the time. If she's right for you, inexpensive won't kill her. You can have as much fun doing that as the pricey stuff, and save your wallet. And if she fusses over it, she's probably not the sort you want anyways. I'm still trying to figure out where he gets the money, since he's paying child support on top of it all. Shakes head. it's cheaper to cook at home and chicks seem to like it. i can't get them in the door so i don't worry about having to know how to cook. . . . THE best date I ever had included a guy cooking for me. 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I swear, you guys do it to yourselves! Friend at work, just got back into the dating thing. He's divorced, 2 kids. She and the kids are up in OK. He was venting at me as we were switching shifts about how much he is enjoying going out with this new gal, but he can't keep up with $80.00 evenings, roughly 4 days a week. Geez!!! I was totally appalled. When I asked him, he claimed dinner and a movie. Come to find out, he's taking her out to Olive Garden, various steakhouses, the pricey stuff and evening movies. This weekend he's taking her down to Galveston. When I asked why he didn't do the occassional Burger King and a matinee, he shrugged and said he didn't know. A nice dinner out is one thing. But you guys are setting yourself up to fail if you keep it up, especially when you don't actually live that way all of the time. If she's right for you, inexpensive won't kill her. You can have as much fun doing that as the pricey stuff, and save your wallet. And if she fusses over it, she's probably not the sort you want anyways. I'm still trying to figure out where he gets the money, since he's paying child support on top of it all. Shakes head. $80 is cheap!!!! I wish!!! That would be lunch. When I go on dates we spend upwards of $300 depending on the restaurant and club. I can’t remember a time when less that $50 was ever spent on a date wherein a restaurant was involved. I took my girlfriend out last week and we spent way over $150 for dinner and wine alone. That being said, dating doesn't have to be expensive every time. I don't suggest cheap places like Olive Garden (which is like Burger King) or Burger King (which is like poison) because they are so unhealthy but a picnic and a hike is fun! If a guy tried to take me to Taco Bell or something, I wouldn't date him anyway. I don't eat fast food or Olive Garden type chains so I doubt my lifestyle would fit with someone who tortured their body with that crap. Hopefully, she is picking up the tab every other time as well. It's not all about the guy paying. I agree with you. If someone is spending outside of their budget then they are setting themselves up for destruction. PEOPLE should date within their means. Ok....so if I am ever in Sac-town, then you are taking me out for like $300-$500 bucks worth of food, wine and techno. You know it! and then you are cooking me breakfast!  Your cereal shall be served to you in bed. 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I swear, you guys do it to yourselves! Friend at work, just got back into the dating thing. He's divorced, 2 kids. She and the kids are up in OK. He was venting at me as we were switching shifts about how much he is enjoying going out with this new gal, but he can't keep up with $80.00 evenings, roughly 4 days a week. Geez!!! I was totally appalled. When I asked him, he claimed dinner and a movie. Come to find out, he's taking her out to Olive Garden, various steakhouses, the pricey stuff and evening movies. This weekend he's taking her down to Galveston. When I asked why he didn't do the occassional Burger King and a matinee, he shrugged and said he didn't know. A nice dinner out is one thing. But you guys are setting yourself up to fail if you keep it up, especially when you don't actually live that way all of the time. If she's right for you, inexpensive won't kill her. You can have as much fun doing that as the pricey stuff, and save your wallet. And if she fusses over it, she's probably not the sort you want anyways. I'm still trying to figure out where he gets the money, since he's paying child support on top of it all. Shakes head. $80 is cheap!!!! I wish!!! That would be lunch. When I go on dates we spend upwards of $300 depending on the restaurant and club. I can’t remember a time when less that $50 was ever spent on a date wherein a restaurant was involved. I took my girlfriend out last week and we spent way over $150 for dinner and wine alone. That being said, dating doesn't have to be expensive every time. I don't suggest cheap places like Olive Garden (which is like Burger King) or Burger King (which is like poison) because they are so unhealthy but a picnic and a hike is fun! If a guy tried to take me to Taco Bell or something, I wouldn't date him anyway. I don't eat fast food or Olive Garden type chains so I doubt my lifestyle would fit with someone who tortured their body with that crap. Hopefully, she is picking up the tab every other time as well. It's not all about the guy paying. I agree with you. If someone is spending outside of their budget then they are setting themselves up for destruction. PEOPLE should date within their means. Ok....so if I am ever in Sac-town, then you are taking me out for like $300-$500 bucks worth of food, wine and techno. You know it! and then you are cooking me breakfast! Your cereal shall be served to you in bed. Just make sure it's not the cheap stuff! I want the HONEY NUT Cheerios - not plain! 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Hey, goof maybe you better make sure how much breakfast is going to cost before you offer!
Heck, one of Melodys dinners would pay a months rent for me! I knew it was expensive to live in CA but holy moly!!! That's expensive!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I most definitely agree that it's his decision and money, but I do resent when it comes back as an "all women are out for the money" comment. Even moreso when he's discussing needing to get a car. His priorities are out of touch with things. It's sad he's never had a woman treat him to dinner or events -- my rule of thumb is "whoever asks - pays". Many times I have wanted to attend Broadway shows or go to the opening of a new 5 star restaurant - so I invite someone to go with me and the night is my treat. I also resent that some men think women date for the money. Well, they don't actually get "money" but are in benefit of luxurious outings. If a woman never offers to pay then the statement might be true. Shame on anyone that continues dating out of their financial comfort zone. I imagine it would be hard to listen to him complain when he does nothing to change the situation - especially if he has kids or upcoming expenses (like a car). Yes, Equus, the cost of living is higher in Sacramento. There are plenty of midrange restaurants; however, eating out is an adventure to me. Once a week is all I allow in my diet for restaurant food so I like to eat at high-end places and really soak in culture and fine dining. People can easily find a manageable budget for eating out though. I guess if you added up eating out 3 or 4 times a week then it would equal about the same amount of money spent at one of my favorite places. The cost is equal – just spent differently.  Okay! I wasn't sure where you were. I can certainly see that working out for you and doesn't make me gasp either. I don't think he really knows how to date, in all honesty. From what he's said, he was married right off the bat, and that was that. Goofball may be right on the compensating. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See....I do have a brain and actually can think.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edited by
EquusDancer
on
Thu 04/29/10 09:55 PM
|
|
See....I do have a brain and actually can think. You've been skeering me with your posts lately anyways.... 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
See....I do have a brain and actually can think. You've been skeering me with your posts lately anyways.... Yeah...when I do that, people on here freak. They don't want smart Goof. They just want Goof who will say off the wall stuff. "Sigh" Image is everything. |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Edited by
MelodyGirl
on
Thu 04/29/10 09:58 PM
|
|
Yes, Equus, the cost of living is higher in Sacramento. There are plenty of midrange restaurants; however, eating out is an adventure to me. Once a week is all I allow in my diet for restaurant food so I like to eat at high-end places and really soak in culture and fine dining. People can easily find a manageable budget for eating out though. I guess if you added up eating out 3 or 4 times a week then it would equal about the same amount of money spent at one of my favorite places. The cost is equal – just spent differently. Okay! I wasn't sure where you were. I can certainly see that working out for you and doesn't make me gasp either. I don't think he really knows how to date, in all honesty. From what he's said, he was married right off the bat, and that was that. Goofball may be right on the compensating. It's amazing how different the cost of living is from state to state. I went on a business trip to New Mexico, and I was booking a suite through the Hilton. I usually book a 2-room suite with balcony (if available) and the guy said, "That's going to be really expensive for 4 nights!" He quoted me $240 per night. I LOL'ed because that is so economical! I am used to paying $550 or more in some cities. I graciously booked my stay and had more money for site-seeing.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
blah!! and she is not offering to cook him dinner spending that much time together? what about a nice movie at one of their houses? or a hike? or other things that only are gas and most importantly time together? what is wrong with people? what exactly is her part? spending his money? sounds like the only thing left is his credit cards... i think he is doomed!!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Typical date for Goof.
Pick her up around six in the evening. Stop at Walgreens for a fresh supply of Trojans....Magnum of course. Drive to Uncle Bob's for a bag of weed, some roofies and other essential drugs that will come in handy. Stop at sheriff's office to offer a bribe to the local 5-0. Now, we are ready for dinner at one of the 500 or so chinese resteraunts. Scarf down some lo-mein and general chicken while she eats sweet and sour chicken. I get all the fortue cookies (my only demand from the date and it is non negotiable). Pay bill, then get in car and drive. Stop at local gas station for a sixer of Red Bull. The night is young...gotta stay wired. Go to local garbage dump area, lay out blanket, pull out the eight track player, the Bull and Colt-45. Put in Abba eight track, make sure to listen to Dancing Queen. Chicks dig it. Pull out condoms. Strip. 5 minutes of pure heavenly bliss. Clean up. Take her home. It is now 8:30. Gotta get ready for my second date for the evening. Repeat 
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I try to spend most of my dates in bed.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I try to spend most of my dates in bed. Love it! You're like a regular Mae West!
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
I try to spend most of my dates in bed. Love it! You're like a regular Mae West! What a sweetie. I wish!
|
|
|
|
|
