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I do this almost every time I take a girl to eat because I'm a frequent couponer. Do women find this odd/offputting or do they not care? I suspect one girl lost interest in me because I did this but maybe she just thought I was a tool.
i dont use coupons, ever. not even if i go to the grocery store by myself
its cuz im not an 80 year old lady
Haha, same here. Although I have a habit of throwing grocery receipts and coupons in a drawer instead of the trash and I've been upset when I've realized months/years after the fact that I actually had some good coupons that I could've used, but never paid any attention to them and now they've expired.
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Wow this thread helps me see how insane and illogical a segment of the female population is. There are smart women who see the merit in coupons and the entitled headcases who demand to be treated like princesses. Glad I'm smart enough to enjoy the former and put the latter in a mental compartment with plague victims.
I do this almost every time I take a girl to eat because I'm a frequent couponer. Do women find this odd/offputting or do they not care? I suspect one girl lost interest in me because I did this but maybe she just thought I was a tool.
When I was in a steady, long term relationship, we used coupons. Why the hell not?
When getting to know someone new, when dating, that's another story.
The only time I insist on paying my share, or at least the tip, or using a coupon is when I'm not attracted to the guy, who is a "maybe" when we meet. I am just giving him a chance, because he seems to be kind and honest, in case he eventually shows something about himself to make him appear attractive to me. I will never use him for free dinners, shows, etc.
I once encouraged a guy to use a coupon because I didn't want to feel I owed him something. The dinner came to $10 dollars plus tip for the 2 of us.
The coupon guy answered 2 phone calls on his cell during our cheap dinner. He never once made me laugh and he was one of the most boring people I ever met. I ended it the next time he called. Oh yes, he called every day, sometimes 3 times a day with nothing to say, as if he was putting in time to get paid.
Hope this gives you some insight and helps you keep the right girl interested.
I do this almost every time I take a girl to eat because I'm a frequent couponer. Do women find this odd/offputting or do they not care? I suspect one girl lost interest in me because I did this but maybe she just thought I was a tool.
A first date is all about best-foot-forward first impressions.
Don't use a coupon.
As she gets to know you, you can bring up your love of couponing, etc, as well as other things about you. Then you can start using them. HOWEVER, never ever ever ever plan a date around a coupon. That...is just...ugh.
If yer dating a weird one then no. Weird is only weird to people who are not like you. If they are not like you and you think opposites attract, good luck to ya. I found that common values including weirdliness is better shared than hidden.
Seeing as my last girlfriend was at a T10 Law School , I think it's safe to say she probably has the ability to make more than you. Did men stop and stare at her? Yep.
Do I believe you look perfect? Absolutely not. Do I think you're embellishing? Absolutely.
You're right, it's small things like this that do make a huge difference. I'd never be dating a girl who cares more about the amount of money spent than the time together or the plan itsself.
My ex girlfriend was a b*tch and you make her sound nice.
LOL....Thanks. Lawyers don't take crap so that is a compliment dear one.
No one looks perfect silly. But I am not embellishing. I agree though about the money vs. quality time. I wouldn't want to go out to the best meal in the world with terrible company. I dumped a rich guy for his attitude in the past. So...not exactly the evil gold digger you assume me to be.
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I can afford to go to restaurant A with or without a coupon. But if I used a coupon and saved money, now I have an extra 10 bucks still in my pocket. There's no downside there.
I really don't understand how it could ever be smart or impressive to spend money that doesn't have to be spent. It has nothing to do with 'living beyond your means.'
That is how I see it when the guy pays. Its the same principle.
Except I don't go out of my way to make it so. It just happens and when you make people happy, they make you happy. At least the sane ones.
Im not talking about the black hole vapid princess types. Which gets thrown around a lot in here as the stereo type in this situation.
Let's put it this way--if couponing is who you are, then yes please do. I think people should be themselves on a date as much as possible so that those of similar inclinations will recognize each other and accept or reject the person based on shared values. If you use a coupon and she rejects you, then what have you lost? A person who is not compatible is what. Please note that I am not making value judgments either way here.
I don't think there is anything wrong with coupons.
I also don't think there is anything wrong with pooing.
Just not first date material in either case.
Haa ha haaa!
How many dates till you poop with the door open?
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