How to convince my girlfriend she does not need to go on pricey dates?

[JaneV2.0]

So we're back to sexual gratification, are we?

...r.

That's what I was thinking, but didn't say. It sounds like Ultralite Angler is resentfully trading his hard-earned money for sexual gratification, then complaining here about it. I get the impression that the relationship they share doesn't amount to much--at least on his part. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) No one wants to live a "simple" life by someone else's standards.

[ApatheticNoMore]

The thing is his gf is in a situation that she's going to be alright financially no matter what. She's done well for herself. Sure in her situation she could probably be exceptional, pay off her mortgage quickly etc.. But a 401k, a pension, a house slowly if very slowly being paid off, years of high earnings contributing to social security, I mean she's set no matter what. So I see why she doesn't worry about money ....

[kib]

That's what I was thinking, but didn't say. It sounds like Ultralite Angler is resentfully trading his hard-earned money for sexual gratification, then complaining here about it. I get the impression that the relationship they share doesn't amount to much--at least on his part. (Please correct me if I'm wrong.) No one wants to live a "simple" life by someone else's standards.

Oh, lol, I just meant the thing about the duct tape. I'm not sure I disagree with you ... but I didn't say it!

[freshstart]

For the record too, I bought her spring roll and bowl of pho since it was a first date. haha

this struck me as very funny, thanks.

[bekkilyn]

Personally, I'd rather have the money than the sex.

[jp1]

Personally, I'd rather have the money than the sex.

It's threads like this that make me realize that there are some benefits to being a gay man. All my single friends that want sex don't have to go spend money on dinner for someone (or even themselves). They just log onto one of the geolocation dating apps and find someone nearby and invite them over.

[kib]

It's threads like this that make me realize that there are some benefits to being a gay man. All my single friends that want sex don't have to go spend money on dinner for someone (or even themselves). They just log onto one of the geolocation dating apps and find someone nearby and invite them over.

Personally I can think of nothing more horrifying than having a complete stranger show up at my door for sexual activities. Push my envelope, it doesn't apparently flex all that far.

[JaneV2.0]

I'm pretty sure straight people can do that too. There's an app for that, after all.

[freshstart]

I'm pretty sure straight people can do that too. There's an app for that, after all.

the problem for me is I forget which is for which, not that I use them, but it comes up in conversation and it can be confusing when you don't remember, lol

[jp1]

I'm pretty sure straight people can do that too. There's an app for that, after all.

There are, although i would suspect that there's a disproportionate number of men compared to women on them. That would be great for the ladies. Not ideal for the guys.