Quote Originally Posted by LizBiz
I spent a lot in my previous relationship, when I'd go out and see something he'd like I'd get it for him. I like to try to keep it as mutual as possible, he shouldn't be the only one paying for dinner blah blah.

If we are in a relationship we shouldn't "look down on" (lack of a better word) paying for him, or splitting a bill. Some women think a man is SUPPOSE to do this and SUPPOSE to pay for that. In actuality a relationship is nothing but to INDIVIDUALS coming together. If I need help he'll help me, If he needs help I'll help him, and sometimes it's not the girl actually spending...its more so the offer that counts.
Honestly, when I finally split with my ex realizing how much time/money I wasted on her got to me more than losing someone I spent 2+ years with. I put my wants/needs on hold to please her, big mistake. I have to say I learned alot from it, and live a much happier life since then though.
QFT AND REPS! The two of you totally hit the nail on the head. Too me the money doesn't even come into the equation when I 'm with someone I really care about. So long as I kno she appreciates what I'm doing for her it's worth it to me. Unfortunately though the last girl I was with began to take it all for granted and after awhile nothing I did for her was good enough. I'm like Zach I gave up a lot to be with my last girl and hind sight being 20/20 I shouldnt have. I constantly put her wants and needs before mine and hardly ever did anything for myself. And when I did finally do something for myself I'd feel bad about it.

I think the only time the money should be a worry is when you get to be like me and youve been out dating and playing the field for the last 6 months and you realize youve spent 2K and have nothing to show for it.