Okay...that's just sad !

I spent like 3-4 hundred on my last girlfriend in a month..

Yeah, but was the sex worth it !

how?

Cheer up !

*shrug* alright then

well since the guy is buying, then of course i can afford to date


actually, i find going dutch a bit tacky. i'd either prefer to alternate who's buying or maybe pick up the movie while he gets dinner. the idea of divying up a bill seems cheap to me.

Here's an idea, if you don't think you can afford to take her out....DON'T ASK!!!!

* Just another Captain Obvious moment brought to you by JustAGuy.

And if she asks YOU...it's okay to let her pay!

100 dollars wtf?

I sure hope the food is real dam good.

I'm thinking maybe yours have been in the "not made it" category recently possibly BECAUSE you won't consider THOSE things early on. The things she mentioned esp. the first few, are perfect ways to get to know each other without the added stress of blowing money away on one night. I think those hundred dollars nights should be saved for special things.

actually I was thinking......
where do you take your dates jack-in-the-box????
the wine alone is atleast that.

Good dinner and drinks hit $60-$80. Same amount for a mall walk and chat, Oriental dinner, and shop a little, and its a fun time. Make a memory and learn about each other.

Dutch? Not unless she clearly wants it that way.

My policy on dating has always been that if I ask the man out initially (which has happened on occasion) then I expect to go Dutch. I dont know if thats the normal etiquette but Ive never heard a man complain and sometimes they offer to pay my way even though I initiated the contact.

If they ask me, I do expect them to pay for everything. I never ask for anything super crazy or extravagant on a first date. No. I very often like to go to ethnic food restaurants which are priced in the medium range. I also wont go out of my way to pick out the most expensive plate of food on the menu.

But thats my general rule. If I ask the man, Dutch. If they ask me, they pay but I dont abuse that.

Sound fair?

i can find a wonderful thai, or indian, restaurant, in downtown toronto, that costs at least half that amount.

take her out for lunch if you can't afford dinner. a sunday afternoon lunch, ice skating afterwards, and hot chocolate to follow.

i don't get what the big deal is about fine dining anyway. most of the best meals i've had have been at holes-in-the-ground, incredible food and exceptional service. and you don't even have to get all dressed up.

Amen to that. Ethnic food restaurants are fun, have incredible atmosphere most of the time, are exotic, educational and generally they are much less expensive than the supposed "fine dining" experiences.

I also agree that some of the best place I have been to were "holes in the wall" or family run, low key establishments. If you are totally confused on where to go, you can look online and generally get an idea of what type of cuisine these places will offer, which are considered "best kept secrets" and even dishes they recommend trying. Ive done this when I have gone on vacation and it works out great.

Sometimes its hit and miss and you might not like a place for whatever reason. Also, indulging in excessive alcoholic beverages from the bar is going to up your bill immensely and that is what the restaurant is hoping you will do.

i usually pay for the date,but sometimes the woman will insist and i dont want to get in an argument so i let her pay her share

Why not share a bottle of wine at home while having fun cooking a meal together? You get to kick back and realy enjoy yourselve's.

Dating locally should not be financially burdensome at all. Live within your means.

I was speaking positively, not complaining about a measely $60.