Comments on: The Cost of Single Dating in a Metropolis

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:55:30 +0000

ooh. Actually a great way to cut back on your drinking is to religiously alternate your drinks between an alcoholic drink and water. (It’s good for you anyway.)

OR you can order your drink with a tall mixer. Instead of a ordering a bourbon and Coke in a highball, a friend of mine would get the same double shot of liquor into a pint of Coke. It makes your drink last longer and the bartenders usually charge the same price for the extra mixer.

By: mapgirl

mapgirl — Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:53:05 +0000

I support the flask, but make sure you are tipping the waiters like you bought a drink. It’s still a beverage that was brought to your table. Don’t cheat the service.

Friends of mine used to fill random condiment bottles with whiskey. It was pretty funny. We got loaded at Austin Powers 2, in costume, to celebrate our friend who was an extra in the first movie. We had all kinds of beverages in our pockets that day. Good times!

I don’t carry a flask, but my boyfriend has one. I don’t think I’ve ever seen him use it, but we talk about taking it with us to shows w/no alcohol.

By: AK

AK — Thu, 16 Jul 2009 04:55:58 +0000

I agree with Jessica… having an active social life in general comes with all sorts of hidden costs. Whether with friends or on a date, I’ve always preferred going out to doing something “unconventional” (hiking with a picnic? please). The problem is first that it’s a strain on the wallet, but second that you start changing your perspective of what’s normal.

By: Brian

Brian — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 17:06:31 +0000

@ Shawanda – I actually got into some debate with a friend in regards to the flask idea. He is of the belief that if you are going to go out, you should either drink what you can afford to, or don’t go out. I don’t necessarily agree. I have seen more than enough people do the vodka waterbottle trick and order diet cokes all night long. I will say if you are going to go and do that, make sure you are still tipping the bartender as if you are ordering drinks. He/She will know that they have only served you mixers all night and that you have become increasingly inebriated off of them. Tipping them can make your night go smoothly. (BTW- Grats on the mention in Baker’s Carnival this week!)

By: Shawanda

Shawanda — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:27:55 +0000

I went to Vapiano for lunch today with a friend. We had a similar conversation about his friends not having any money because they eat out at expensive restaurants most nights of the week. Oddly enough, I ended up paying around $18 for lunch.

I’ve been thinking about purchasing a flask to carry in my purse so that I can cut back on the number of drinks I consume at the bar, but my friends tell me I’ll look like a lush. I kind of feel that way too. It’s the only thing keeping me from purchasing that flask.

Eventually, I think my frugal side will get the better of me.

By: Jessica

Jessica — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 15:16:05 +0000

Haha, I DO keep track of expenses, but I’m not sure my expenses would be good for comparison since last year was my first year out of grad school, so I spent most my money on moving, new furniture, etc, rather than going out. Plus, I’m not married although I do live with my boyfriend.

I absolutely think actively dating is expensive!! Forget dating, just trying to make new friends in a new city costs more.