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Absolutely...continue to date this gentleman; after all, he is a very nice guy. What? Are you kidding me? What in the name of heaven is wrong with being frugal? This is the man who values how hard he works and what he labors for...no, it's not the money but rather the security (hypothetically speaking) that money affords us. A roof over our heads, paying utilities, maintaining ones credit...so on and so forth. He is a gentleman who is obviously taking charge of his personal finances, he is fiscally prudent.
Buy her a gift or two? Why, was there a birthday to celebrate, an anniversary he should have made note of, did they become engaged. Take her to a nice restaurant every once in a while...has she cooked him a meal...every once in a while?
Unless this gentleman is a gambler, a woman chaser, or a hoarder, and assuming he doesn't have any other personal liabilities (one can come to their own conclusions on what these may be by their own life experiences) suggest to your friend that she continue to date this gentleman and see where it leads.
Cheap is one thing...frugal is an entirely differnt matter altogether, and there is nothing wrong with being frugal; more people should practice it.
A frugal individual is one who uses research and intellect to find good deals, understands that brand items may not always be better and likes to save money for a higher quality or better item. Those who are cheap will hang onto their cash, even at the detriment of another. They may underpay at dinner (when everyone else contributes their fair share), sacrifice quality for price and even try to skip out on paying for basic necessities.
If he is so frugal, we just wouldn't be compatible.
Men reject women for other reasons too. Like age, weight etc. So both genders are guilty.
Both genders are guilty of things like this, although reading posts like the OP and several others in this thread certainly isn't doing much to dispel the notion that many women are mainly looking for a man who has lots of money.
Both genders are guilty of things like this, although reading posts like the OP and several others in this thread certainly isn't doing much to dispel the notion that many women are mainly looking for a man who has lots of money.
I can only speak for myself: I have lived a responsible life (and worked hard for my own money) I want a man equally dedicated to better himself.
I also like to spend money (within reason). I like a guy that is not a "frugal" person.
So basically he needs to waste money on you, even though he doesn't know you. That's idiotic.
No. You are missing the point. I am willing to go halfsies. i just like nice places. If he does not want to pay for HIS half and go to a nice place... I am not interested.
No. You are missing the point. I am willing to go halfsies. i just like nice places.
Yeah, there's the disconnect. You equate nice places with money. I equate nice places with places I'd like to go, regardless of cost, spent with someone I like.
Some people think things are more valuable simply because the price is higher; they ignore the intrinsic worth. I try to avoid those sorts of people.
Yeah, there's the disconnect. You equate nice places with money. I equate nice places with places I'd like to go, regardless of cost, spent with someone I like.
Some people think things are more valuable simply because the price is higher; they ignore the intrinsic worth. I try to avoid those sorts of people.
Well lets agree on disagree. I am blessed with discretionary income and I can go to nice places. If my date prefers to pinch EVERY SINGLE PENNY, then we are just not compatible.
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