Trialbyfire Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I haven't eaten yet. Way to go blindotter, you've now made me hungry. Batman a la carte? Link to post Share on other sites
underpants Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I am thinking of having a pizza delivered. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Round, round we go. Darlin', darlin', it's your style to change your mind. But each time you do, I rearrange to suit you... Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I haven't eaten yet. Way to go blindotter, you've now made me hungry. Batman a la carte? Same here. I had to go whip up a quick sandwich but I am still hungry. a la carte? I don't even want to know how a Batman would taste. I am thinking of having a pizza delivered. Villains can deliver pizza too you know. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 Same here. I had to go whip up a quick sandwich but I am still hungry. a la carte? I don't even want to know how a Batman would taste. Dark Knight pasta...mmmm....so yummy. A Robinless feast. Link to post Share on other sites
Green Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I call all legal rights to super hero pizza place idea (ull never know what your delivery guys will look like, maybe the flash, or maybe thor who knows Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted December 18, 2007 Share Posted December 18, 2007 I call all legal rights to super hero pizza place idea (ull never know what your delivery guys will look like, maybe the flash, or maybe thor who knows You have to be a superhero for that to happen. Just because you wear spandex doesn't mean you are a super hero. Link to post Share on other sites
mental_traveller Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Guess again. The guy I mentioned is a real person I know. I've turned him down more than once, as well as a number of other women that I know. Yes, he does get dates, but it's usually the more naive early twenty girls or the office bimbettes, who either don't know him very well or haven't bothered to find out about his reputation. That's one side of the coin. The other is how many broke homeless guys you and your friends have dated. I'm guessing the number is zero. Link to post Share on other sites
mental_traveller Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 As for the pizza delivery guy, he's not self-supporting to the level of my lifestyle. I will never downgrade my lifestyle to support someone else. I will also never expect someone else to support me. Why would you have to downgrade your lifestyle? You can still do the same stuff as you would before, and if you are a couple then that means you would pick up the tab if he can't afford it. Just like rich guys do with their gfs/wives, assuming the woman isn't also totally loaded. By your logic, billionaires could never date anyone except other billionaires. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 That's one side of the coin. The other is how many broke homeless guys you and your friends have dated. I'm guessing the number is zero. We would never date broke homeless guys. Would you date a street hooker, hopped on crack? Why would you have to downgrade your lifestyle? You can still do the same stuff as you would before, and if you are a couple then that means you would pick up the tab if he can't afford it. Just like rich guys do with their gfs/wives, assuming the woman isn't also totally loaded. By your logic, billionaires could never date anyone except other billionaires. I don't believe in anyone picking up the tab. You share expenses and lifestyle. I agree with the billionaires dating billionaires. They can be guaranteed that the other person isn't a gold digger. Link to post Share on other sites
Saxis Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 How did I miss this thread... Not very parallel in my experience, even though my X and I had a lot of the problems you mentioned. I supported her, she had some horrible spending habits and we disagreed about money often. She lied about spending money and did leave me with some credit card debt. Also gained quite a bit of weight during the pregnancy, and it didn't matter how much I told her she was gorgeous. She absolutely was, but I was either a "liar" or "not supportive". You can bet I won't be supporting someone like that again, though. At any rate, I agree with TBF. People should date in their income bracket. Money is one of the biggest arguing points, and it would potentially solve the problem. Issues will still probably come up when children come along though.... Link to post Share on other sites
Jilly Bean Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Yep. I know this is a very unpopular view, but I am being very honest, rather than being PC about it. I grew up with money. And I have always made money. And I have dated and lived with guys who were wealthy, and those who were not. I'm in a place in my life now, where I have worked really hard for what I have, and I don't care to compromise my lifestyle, because it's pretty damn nice. Two years ago, I was dating a younger guy who had NO money. I was crazy in love with him. However, he truly had no money. I had NO problem paying for the nice things I still wanted to do together - whether dinner out, vacations, etc. And his ego wouldn't allow that to happen. So, this meant that though I loved him, socially I felt deprived, because he wouldn't let me pay for anything. So, it's not like I want a guy with bank to take care of me, I want a guy with bank so that I can continue the lifestyle I have created for myself. Compromising it didn't yield such great results. Even in the name of love... Link to post Share on other sites
Storyrider Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 At any rate, I agree with TBF. People should date in their income bracket. Saxis...how very 19th Century England of you. (Not sure that is what TBF was saying.) Do you think 21st century America is a class-stratified society and each should stick to his/her own? Or are you overstating your case? Surely things aren't so rigid around here. Link to post Share on other sites
Green Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Saxis...how very 19th Century England of you. (Not sure that is what TBF was saying.) Do you think 21st century America is a class-stratified society and each should stick to his/her own? Or are you overstating your case? Surely things aren't so rigid around here. u dont have a poor guy in the US... You can get a degree and be a dr. or lawyer and most likely be pretty rich... start a business... you chose your class to a degree... a guy from a rich family can be poor... a girl from a poor family can end up rich Link to post Share on other sites
Saxis Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Saxis...how very 19th Century England of you. (Not sure that is what TBF was saying.) Do you think 21st century America is a class-stratified society and each should stick to his/her own? Or are you overstating your case? Surely things aren't so rigid around here. Do I actually practice this? No. It's obviously not practical. I do think it could potentially solve money issues in relationships though... u dont have a poor guy in the US... You can get a degree and be a dr. or lawyer and most likely be pretty rich... start a business... you chose your class to a degree... a guy from a rich family can be poor... a girl from a poor family can end up rich Exactly... This is supposed to be an "equal opportunity" country. You reap what you sow. Dating in a bracket would also somewhat keep couples' goals and ambitions in tune. Still... not practical. Link to post Share on other sites
Trialbyfire Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Actually, it does solve any money disagreements. When you both have equal or similar incomes, both of you puts into a combined, improved lifestyle, due to a reduction in living expenses. Link to post Share on other sites
Saxis Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Do I actually practice this? No. It's obviously not practical. I do think it could potentially solve money issues in relationships though... It's actually not that impractical either. I mean... I wouldn't date a meth-addicted hooker from the streets, and my chances of hooking up with some rich model or movie star = Between none and non-existent. Link to post Share on other sites
underpants Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I purchased one lottery ticket today. I asked for the winning one. Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I purchased one lottery ticket today. I asked for the winning one. So what are you doing later? Link to post Share on other sites
Green Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I purchased one lottery ticket today. I asked for the winning one. The trick is to act for the losing one... there always all out when I ask for the winning one Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 The trick is to act for the losing one... there always all out when I ask for the winning one It doesn't take much acting to ask for something. Link to post Share on other sites
Saxis Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 It doesn't take much acting to ask for something. Especially a losing lottery ticket... Link to post Share on other sites
Pyro Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Especially a losing lottery ticket... :lmao: That is true. KMT? Do you act for a winning lotto ticket? If so I must know your secrets to your acting abilities. Link to post Share on other sites
cutegirl Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 Do any of you think that the importance of looks to a man are in any way analogous to the importance of how much money earned to a woman? I'm just curious. I'm probably opening up a can of worms, lol, but I had to ask. I see a lot of posts from men on here talking about how their wife has gained weight or doesn't take care of herself anymore, causing issues with the relationship (specifically the sex life). Would any of you women say that if, for example, you married a man who made x amount of money and you became accustomed to a certain lifestyle, would it cause strife for you if you husband decided he didn't like his work and got a lowering paying job, causing you to have to cut back on your lifestyle? Would this cause problems in your relationship, or has it for any of you? I realize, just like not all men are set on looks, not all women care about money. But I would imagine most men would want an attractive women who takes care of herself physically, while most women would want a man who earns good money (or has a good earning potential) for a long time. Maybe I'm way off the mark, but it has always seemed like a good parallel to me. Looking forward to hearing your responses. I am a good looking woman, and I don't NEED a man to support me to afford my "lifestyle". I like being the breadwinner, and I don't mind supporting a guy, I am independent. I am not reliant on a man for money. There's not a much a man can do for me that I cannot do for myself. I can assemble my own furniture, I can move my own crap. If there's something I can't do then I have the money to hire a professional to do it for me. I don't need anything from a man! I am extremely competitive. I would prefer to make MORE than the guy that I'm with. I don't need a man to "provide for me", just the thought of it is insulting... I even prefer to split the bill on a date in half. Split the tip too if you want. Don't think I even need a penny from any man. I would spit on it. Don't even flatter yourself in thinking that I need anything from a man. I hate men that think they are hot **** cause they have money. You think that makes you hot and desirable? Who knows, perhaps I might even earn more... Link to post Share on other sites
Saxis Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 I like being the breadwinner, and I don't mind supporting a guy, I am independent..... ....I don't need a man to "provide for me", just the thought of it is insulting... Good ol' fashioned hypocritical thinking there.... Link to post Share on other sites
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