tarheel91 on 17 April 2009
| nordlead said: Personally, I paid for all our entertainment and food whenever we went out. I bought here a $100 necklace the summer before I proposed (I already knew I was going to, was just waiting to get a ring and other things in line first) On birthdays, Christmas, and valentines day I would spend $30-50 on her. Of course, I would keep the spending in check, and we would do lots of stuff for free or cheap. So overall I would say I spent more than enough, but wouldn't classify it as anyone taking advantage of me or anything. |
This is how I approach it, except I haven't progressed to anywhere near marriage. I pay for meals and entertainment, and I'll spend ~$30 for all the occassions early on, with it approaching $50 the longer it lasts. I try to do things that are creative and cheap, though, in place of those kinds of things and gifts. You don't always have to go somewhere expensive for a date, or out at all sometimes.
