Recession Proof Dating? Is there such a thing?

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by KSigkid

I believe Kevin's married, so I don't think he would be in your target demographic, so to speak, for this thread.

I'm married as well, so I can't answer the questions personally, but from talking to my friends it doesn't sound like things are terribly different. A few couples (mostly in the financial and legal industries) have put off taking trips this coming summer or have cut back on expensive nights out, and are re-routing the money to their savings accounts in case their jobs are cut.

cool...and my fault to not include you all, because I am sure married couples have had to change some of their habits when it comes to going out.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

cool...and my fault to not include you all,

All take..no give.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

All take..no give.

well...shoot, married people don't date....LOL

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

well...shoot, married people don't date....LOL

Yes they do. Because a couple gets married, doesn't mean the dating (each other) should stop.

[DaemonSeid]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Yes they do. Because a couple gets married, doesn't mean the dating (each other) should stop.

Good one..

Now umm....aren't you supposed to be studying?

hehehehehe

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Good one..

Now umm....aren't you supposed to be studying?

hehehehehe

I still have 20 minutes before my 11:00 starts.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by DaemonSeid

Good one..

Now umm....aren't you supposed to be studying?

hehehehehe

o.k. Daemon, now I'm going to class.

[agzg]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

Yes they do. Because a couple gets married, doesn't mean the dating (each other) should stop.

I'll tell ya one thing, there's nothing I hate more than double dating with a married couple.

All they want to talk about is how they dated before they got married. And how similar it is to how we're dating. Seriously, if I wanted a romantic history, I would ask for one.

Of course it always makes me think "Is this how it's going to be when we get married???"

But the WORST is when they have kids. I love kids, but I don't want to talk about junior all night. There's just no way to transition politely out of the baby talk.

[cheerfulgreek]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

I'll tell ya one thing, there's nothing I hate more than double dating with a married couple.

All they want to talk about is how they dated before they got married. And how similar it is to how we're dating. Seriously, if I wanted a romantic history, I would ask for one.

Of course it always makes me think "Is this how it's going to be when we get married???"

But the WORST is when they have kids. I love kids, but I don't want to talk about junior all night. There's just no way to transition politely out of the baby talk.

lol this is funny. And it's always the married couples who haven't been married that long. They're married for like 2-3 years and they talk you like they've been married for 25...

lol at the junior comment.

[AGDee]

Originally Posted by cheerfulgreek

lol this is funny. And it's always the married couples who haven't been married that long. They're married for like 2-3 years and they talk you like they've been married for 25...

lol at the junior comment.

Trust me, every year of marriage feels like at least a decade...

[KSigkid]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

I'll tell ya one thing, there's nothing I hate more than double dating with a married couple.

All they want to talk about is how they dated before they got married. And how similar it is to how we're dating. Seriously, if I wanted a romantic history, I would ask for one.

Of course it always makes me think "Is this how it's going to be when we get married???"

But the WORST is when they have kids. I love kids, but I don't want to talk about junior all night. There's just no way to transition politely out of the baby talk.

You've got to start hanging out with different married couples. We're not all that bad, I swear, haha.

As for the question - I don't think my wife and I have really cut back, although, with me in law school, we were never exactly throwing money around anyway.

[KSUViolet06]

Originally Posted by alphagamzetagam

I'll tell ya one thing, there's nothing I hate more than double dating with a married couple.

All they want to talk about is how they dated before they got married. And how similar it is to how we're dating. Seriously, if I wanted a romantic history, I would ask for one.

Of course it always makes me think "Is this how it's going to be when we get married???"

But the WORST is when they have kids. I love kids, but I don't want to talk about junior all night. There's just no way to transition politely out of the baby talk.

Are we the same person or something? Seriously, with my last BF, I'd find any excuse I could to get out of the double dating with married people or married people with kids.

Why? Because I don't want to hear:

*"Oh we used to go out for expensive dinners like this all the time before we got married, but once you get married, your priorities just kind of change, you know?"

WTF. We're at APPLEBEE'S. You're talking like we're at Tavern on the Green right now or something. No need to be condescending about how cheap you are and try to blame it on marriage.

*"Oh I used to be all skinny like you! You better enjoy it, once you get married, it's all downhill for your body!"

Please don't blame marriage for your mid-20's fat. You just got lazy and decided not to work out.

*"I'd love to be able to spend $20 on a haircut, but you know, we're parents now so we can't afford to spend SO much money on unimportant things. It's just not in our budget."

Are you really talking about a $20 haircut like it's a new Lexus or something? Please don't blame having kids on your cheapness.

*OMG. Those are the cutest jeans. I just don't think spending $50 for a pair of jeans makes sense now that we're married."

Well good for you, but it makes perfect sense to me thanks.

I could continue, but you get the idea. No thanks to the double dates.

[Munchkin03]

I don't notice a major difference. I mean, if you invite someone to something, you should pay. I've gone on more dates so far this year than last, but that was based more on what I wanted to do than the economy.