reskinsrock said:
Not to be rude or anything but wow you guys are cheap, I have always spoiled my girlfriends. 20 bucks won't even buy a silver ring! Besides, I have always liked my girls to wear white gold. It looks better. It doesn't have to be $200 but thats the money that I have out of the bank right now, because once my money goes in the bank it doesn't come out. You still haven't given me any ideas.
Maybe cheap, but I dated wife for 5 years, have been married for another 18 years. I'm 47 and will be retired in 6 months with 27 years service. My house will be paid for in 14 months, we own our cars outright. I bring her some token of affection/appreciation/my love almost three times a week, most things never more than a buck or two. She's happy, I'm happy and I never had to spend big bucks while we dated in college.
I see kids go out and spend outrageously on relationships that last a short time. All you get from them is a broken heart and and empty pockets and cutsie little girls looking to play the next fella.
As I said, save your money until you've dated a year and if she is turned off by someone who shows they are thrifty, she would probably be a gold digger anyway.
Sorry ladies, I know not all girls are like this. However, I see this on a daily basis while working in the public schools. Kids; male and female are all into the what did you get me and what have you done for me lately mentality. It is just sickening how they treat each other.
Sorry to get on a soap box. But, that's the way I see things.
I was going to give a few gift ideas, but i don't want to condone stupid behavior.
Burt