Cheap Frog

I've encountered my fair share of cheap frogs over the years.  I always offer to pay my portion on a first date (although I will admit that I would be shocked if someone took me up on it - amazingly enough, no one has yet to do so, but I know the day is coming).

One of my all time favorites is from last year.  I met this guy for an afternoon coffee date (sign number one that he's going to be cheap) that went really well.  Great conversation and lots of laughter.  We were really enjoying each other's company - so much so that the afternoon turned into evening and then to night.  A few times I subtly drop questions like his favorite restaurant, type of food, and if he's tried any of the restaurants in the area.  He finally says to me, "Wow, it's gotten really late.  Are you hungry?"  Of course I answer yes, after all it is now about 8:30 p.m.  To my complete shock he says, "Me too.  Guess I should be heading out."

This weekend I had another encounter of the cheap kind.  Remember the double header from last week?  See The Collector for more info on part 2.  Well, I actually liked lunch (part 1) enough to talk to him for hours each night last week and saw him again (that will be another post to come).  But after a great dinner, he pushes the check in my direction and informs me that it's my turn.  You've got to be kidding me!!

I don't need a man to buy me anything; I can afford my own food, drinks or movie ticket.  I don't expect to go to the nicest restaurants in town or be showered with gifts.  But if you can't cough up $15 for a meal in the very beginning, all signs point to cheap frog!

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