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Would you dump a woman for using a coupon?
Dr. Helen ^ | February 22, 2010 | Helen Smith

Posted on 02/23/2010 7:10:06 AM PST by PJ-Comix

I was reading dating advice for women from men at Cosmo and came across a rather amusing letter to "the guy guru who answers your most pressing sex and love questions." The letter is from a woman who is upset that a guy used a coupon to buy her dinner:

I went out for dinner with this guy, and it was great — we got along well, and there was a definite spark. But when it came time to pay, he pulled out a coupon. I'm hardly a princess, but that totally killed it for me. Am I being too hard on him?


The guy guru gives okay advice back, not great, but not bad:

It was unquestionably a boneheaded maneuver on his part, but yes, cutting him loose on that one faux pas sounds extreme. There are factors to weigh. For one, how old is the dude? If he's still in school or graduated recently, it could just be that he hasn't dated a lot and was short on funds — the economy isn't exactly booming right now. And to be fair, he didn't ask you to go dutch, so he did still take you out to dinner.

If he's older and financially stable, then you have more reason to be turned off. Any guy with a little experience should know that you don't flash coupons on a first date — you bide your time till the chick is in the bathroom, then feverishly shove it into the waiter's hand! In all seriousness, it could be a sign that he'd turn out to be a cheapskate.


Well, I thought it was nice that the guy bought her dinner. I would think a coupon was a little quirky and endearing, but that's me. If it was reversed and a woman pulled out a coupon to pay on a first date, would you dump her or just be glad she paid?

On the other hand, the equivalent for women might be something different than paying for a meal with a coupon--it might be something appearance oriented or behavioral that a guy would find just as questionable. What would that be?


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Let's see... This woman's meal is being paid for by her date yet she complains that he is using a coupon? Unbelievable. I would dump that woman pronto.

I only wish I knew about coupons when I was dating. I would have used them on EVERY date. If they didn't like it, well, they would then have to WALK home.

On Valentine's Day I took my wife to dinner at Ruby Tuesday's. Total bill was 50 bucks. I used a free entree coupon to knock 15 bucks off the total bill and then paid for the rest with one of my infamous "stealth coupons" (don't ask, research). Total cost to me: $0.00 and I was still able to tip the waiter $15.

BTW, PJ is now just 10 coupons away from buying a FREE laptop computer.

1 posted on 02/23/2010 7:10:06 AM PST by PJ-Comix
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personally, I think he’s a keeper, he shows good fiscal common sense.


2 posted on 02/23/2010 7:11:52 AM PST by mom4melody
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I hope that dude knows she was insulted- next time he can use his coupon to treat someone who would appreciate the favor


3 posted on 02/23/2010 7:12:00 AM PST by silverleaf (We don't want everyone in Washington to get along, We want them to get out of the way)
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To: PJ-Comix

LOL — I saw the title and was gonna *ping* you, I shudda known bedda!!! LOL


4 posted on 02/23/2010 7:13:02 AM PST by hennie pennie
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She was not worthy enough to be with the man. He should consider himself lucky that he was spared any future frustration from being involved with this poor excuse for a woman. And women wonder why guys are so difficult to understand? PAAAALLLEEEEZZZZZz


5 posted on 02/23/2010 7:13:17 AM PST by SengirV
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If I ain’t payin for it I could care less how the bill is settled.


6 posted on 02/23/2010 7:13:19 AM PST by GeorgiaDawg32 (A moderate muslim is one who is simply buying time to reload..)
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“Let’s see... This woman’s meal is being paid for by her date yet she complains that he is using a coupon? Unbelievable. I would dump that woman pronto.”

Yep! She might as well have started her letter out with , “I consider myself a high-maintenance b!7c4.”


7 posted on 02/23/2010 7:13:30 AM PST by Cletus.D.Yokel (Freepmail me to get on the Bourbon ping list.)
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FYI. And I hope to have that new laptop computer within a week. More DUFUs because my current computer causes me a lot of problems speedwise. ...Then my next project (after I have my home improvement repairs taken care of by coupons) is to get a FREE Kindle reader via coupons.

Just as much fun as getting FREE stuff is the fun involve in figuring out how to get the FREE stuff via coupons. It's like solving a combination crossword puzzle/chess game.

8 posted on 02/23/2010 7:14:31 AM PST by PJ-Comix (I love ROCK 'N ROLL! I memorized the all WORDS to "WIPE-OUT'' in 1965!!)
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To: silverleaf

Damn right. Kick her to the curb and find someone more appreciative. That is only a sign of nagging and bitching to come.


9 posted on 02/23/2010 7:14:39 AM PST by Concho
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Sounds like the guy got lucky. If someone is this petty, who wants to continue seeing them.


10 posted on 02/23/2010 7:14:47 AM PST by mbynack (Retired USAF SMSgt)
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It wouldn’t have bothered me. I probably would have been impressed.


11 posted on 02/23/2010 7:14:53 AM PST by beaversmom
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Well, since I am what people would refer to as a “coupon queen”, I would find that man very attractive. A coupon is money and I’m all about someone who wants to save money.

My husband supports my coupon “habit” wholeheartedly.

VirginiaMom


12 posted on 02/23/2010 7:14:59 AM PST by VirginiaMom
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The woman has no idea about the concept of ‘opportunity cost.’


13 posted on 02/23/2010 7:15:04 AM PST by dfwgator
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Dunno, mixed feelings about this one.

Would I dump a gal for using a coupon to get me a gift? No.

However, I’d want her to think I’m a good provider. If I’m going to take her out then I’m going to pay and show her a good time.


14 posted on 02/23/2010 7:15:07 AM PST by BenKenobi (Any mans death diminishes me, because I am involved in mankind ;)
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To: mom4melody
Personally, I think he’s a keeper, he shows good fiscal common sense.

Bingo.

15 posted on 02/23/2010 7:15:24 AM PST by who knows what evil? (G-d saved more animals than people on the ark...www.siameserescue.org.)
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To: PJ-Comix
‘That woman’ would be a high maintenance model if the guy attaches himself to her. She is not the type to have for a life mate ... kind of like a small, cramped, two seater, under powered, sporty looking convertible.

And a guy who uses a coupon is the type a woman ought to select since he is careful with his money, even when he is graciously spending it on her! A woman who doesn't appreciate that isn't worhty of lifetime maintenance.

16 posted on 02/23/2010 7:16:24 AM PST by MHGinTN (Obots, believing they cannot be deceived, it is impossible to convince them when they are deceived.)
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To: PJ-Comix

Heck, if I had thought about this I would have done it to weed out irresponsible, spoiled princesses.


17 posted on 02/23/2010 7:16:35 AM PST by ExpatGator (I hate Illinois Nazis!)
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I wouldn’t care ... I’m with the guy, not for a free meal ...


18 posted on 02/23/2010 7:16:48 AM PST by SkyDancer (If you don't read the newspaper you are uninformed, if you do read the newspaper you are misinformed)
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To: PJ-Comix

Calling anyone a cheapskate in today’s economy is just nuts. I’d suspect anyone who had money to throw away of being a democrat.

I like to be taken out to dinner. I expect to reciprocate with a home-cooked meal, though.


19 posted on 02/23/2010 7:17:39 AM PST by Judith Anne (2012 Sarah Palin/Duncan Hunter 2012)
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To: mom4melody
personally, I think he’s a keeper, he shows good fiscal common sense.

Now if he stiffed the waiter on the tip, that's a whole other story.

20 posted on 02/23/2010 7:20:18 AM PST by dfwgator
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