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DixieGal · 06-10-2009, 02:21 PM

After 20 yrs, 2 months, and 8 days of marriage, I can honestly say that I would never want to go out romantically with another man if something happened to Tim. (He's my heart and soul.) But, at my age and financial situation, I think it would make me feel sort of shabby to not pay for my share of the entertainment.

What do you girls in my age group (80's hair bands rule!) think about it? Would you feel honored and put on a pedestal or sort of stingy if you let the man pay for a date?

Edit: BTW, I LOVE it when Tim takes me out for a date! Sure, it's paid from the joint account, but what makes it special is that he plans it. Knowing that he cares that much is lots better than money.

06-10-2009, 02:21 PM	#61
DixieGal Hi There! Posts: 7,473 Karma: 2930523 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Ft Lauderdale Device: iPad	After 20 yrs, 2 months, and 8 days of marriage, I can honestly say that I would never want to go out romantically with another man if something happened to Tim. (He's my heart and soul.) But, at my age and financial situation, I think it would make me feel sort of shabby to not pay for my share of the entertainment. What do you girls in my age group (80's hair bands rule!) think about it? Would you feel honored and put on a pedestal or sort of stingy if you let the man pay for a date? Edit: BTW, I LOVE it when Tim takes me out for a date! Sure, it's paid from the joint account, but what makes it special is that he plans it. Knowing that he cares that much is lots better than money. Last edited by DixieGal; 06-10-2009 at 02:24 PM.