Pfftt…are you kidding? My husband and I have had separate finances since we got together. His money is his money and he’s made that abundantly clear. I needed a breathing medication last year that cost $268 and I couldn’t afford it the doctor even told him I was being deprived of oxygen without it and he never offered to pay for it, she had to give me free samples of the meds. Meanwhile he’s lived in my house that I had long before we met for 5 years rent and mortgage free and I gave him a truck also free. All he pays for is half of utilities, cable/internet and his own groceries and toiletries. Men tell me all the time there wife has all their money and I just am flabbergasted at how that even happens?
Wow… I’m not sure what kind of woman you’re dating but I would never expect my then boyfriend now husband to spend half of the gift cards I give him on me. In fact when we were dating we ditched almost all the time and I paid his way to..alot. I guess this is unheard of? Also if I gave him tickets to a sporting event I would expect him to take anyone BUT me. I hate sports and he knows it. Honestly I’d give that kind of gift just to get him out of my hair for a day..hmmm.. great idea! As for the rest you kind of sound like a horrible person. How is dog to much? That’s like the best gift you can ever receive unconditional love for all of it’s life right there.
“We’ve produced some of the birghtest and most hard-working people who are truely making a difference every single day in this absolutely crazy world.” Are you kidding me? Where? Like who?
How much older is this older woman? Is she like what 33 and maybe you’re 25? What’s the big deal as long as she’s single go for it or hell even if she isn’t and her husband is ok with it why not? Perhaps they swing and he has a gf or maybe they are Poly you never can tell these days. Just wear a condom and be smart about it.
He’s right, it’s true. FOMO has taken over their lives, none of them can commit to anything not even a simple coffee or dinner date. And while they are afraid of missing out on something better they end up missing out on doing anything at all. It’s tragic.
“In postgrad life, time is a valuable commodity. Going to the gym, grocery shopping, laundry, paying bills, taking care of the apartment/house/townhouse/compound all takes time. Itās also easy to lose track of time. I lost track of how many times Iād look up at the clock and then realize its 10:00 p.m. I canāt imagine what people with children or those on the prowl for a girlfriend or boyfriend do because Iām already stretched thin with my time. Being a young professional these days is all about time management but it is something that has to be constantly kept in line or else all the wheels fall off.”
Well, some of this really isn’t that hard. Go to the gym in the morning before work, grocery shopping can be done on a lunch break, laundry a load a night when you get home from work or save it all for Sunday, and paying bills? That takes a whole 5 minutes tops. Lastly, taking care of the home: if you can afford it (and believe me its cheaper than you think with all of these people out of work) hire someone if not do it yourself it probably won’t take more than an hour at most. Losing track of time is legit but mainly due to poor time management and wasting time watching Netflix. People looking for a significant other or those who have kids? IDK how they do it. I guess the singles use tinder and dial a fuck hoping it will turn into a relationship while those with kids just sort of muddle through nearest I can tell that’s how it’s done these days. Sigh…
Dude as someone who has been married four years now as of the first, you could not be more on point here! I wish I had done exactly that!! Granted my wedding was paid for by parents so I have no debt and my ring was originally my Grandmothers as is my wedding band so he didn’t have to spend any money either but still. The 60% failure rate is a huge reality and I really wish now that I had the wisdom to see things as you so clearly do now..sigh hindsight is 20/20
“Actually care if you have an orgasm and chill” Pfftt…don’t hold your breath on that one ladies. Even if they do care they get frustrated when you don’t do it on command then they get all mopey as it effects their self esteem and blame you..It’s a lose-lose situation. Buy a Hitachi take care of yourself then watch Netflix.
Whenever I read columns like this I am filled with an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude that I own my own business and don’t work for some corporate company somewhere. I may not make +50k a year but my work to life balance is great typically and have what I need. I feel sorry for my peers and sorrier for the younger generation who will no doubt work themselves into early graves.
I have to be honest, I’m a little jelly of your girlfriend and her friends. That sounds awesome and way better then the work,home, tv life that awaits you after 30 (this will become especially true if/when you marry). If I were you I’d enjoy it, hell, embrace it and have fun. Before you know it everyone you know will be pairing off and having babies and nothing even remotely fun will ever happen to you again.
“Our last fuckable day” what exactly is this? Also your musings on “the one” are indeed accurate as someone who has been married for four years I can attest to that however, little girls would be better off growing up cynical than believing in fairytales. Fairytales are just that and much like the Notebook they lead to heartbreak and disappointment when our person doesn’t measure up. Really and truly we’d all be better off with a dog, they’re more loyal, devoted, selfless and they die sooner too.
Well, this is the mature and responsible decision. Way to many of my friends play “STD Roulette” or they end up with a kid. Glad to see some people are still cautious. Word to the wise most girls will wait for you to go to nearest drug store and pick up some condoms.
It’s the internet not a business communication or scholarly work. Pointing out spelling and grammar issues just makes you look both pretentious and pedantic.
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Pfftt…are you kidding? My husband and I have had separate finances since we got together. His money is his money and he’s made that abundantly clear. I needed a breathing medication last year that cost $268 and I couldn’t afford it the doctor even told him I was being deprived of oxygen without it and he never offered to pay for it, she had to give me free samples of the meds. Meanwhile he’s lived in my house that I had long before we met for 5 years rent and mortgage free and I gave him a truck also free. All he pays for is half of utilities, cable/internet and his own groceries and toiletries. Men tell me all the time there wife has all their money and I just am flabbergasted at how that even happens?
Wow… I’m not sure what kind of woman you’re dating but I would never expect my then boyfriend now husband to spend half of the gift cards I give him on me. In fact when we were dating we ditched almost all the time and I paid his way to..alot. I guess this is unheard of? Also if I gave him tickets to a sporting event I would expect him to take anyone BUT me. I hate sports and he knows it. Honestly I’d give that kind of gift just to get him out of my hair for a day..hmmm.. great idea! As for the rest you kind of sound like a horrible person. How is dog to much? That’s like the best gift you can ever receive unconditional love for all of it’s life right there.
“We’ve produced some of the birghtest and most hard-working people who are truely making a difference every single day in this absolutely crazy world.” Are you kidding me? Where? Like who?
Wow…I guess when I was in my 20’s I was the only girl who was not that self involved.
I’ve never gone out Thanksgiving Eve š
How much older is this older woman? Is she like what 33 and maybe you’re 25? What’s the big deal as long as she’s single go for it or hell even if she isn’t and her husband is ok with it why not? Perhaps they swing and he has a gf or maybe they are Poly you never can tell these days. Just wear a condom and be smart about it.
Jared?
He’s right, it’s true. FOMO has taken over their lives, none of them can commit to anything not even a simple coffee or dinner date. And while they are afraid of missing out on something better they end up missing out on doing anything at all. It’s tragic.
“In postgrad life, time is a valuable commodity. Going to the gym, grocery shopping, laundry, paying bills, taking care of the apartment/house/townhouse/compound all takes time. Itās also easy to lose track of time. I lost track of how many times Iād look up at the clock and then realize its 10:00 p.m. I canāt imagine what people with children or those on the prowl for a girlfriend or boyfriend do because Iām already stretched thin with my time. Being a young professional these days is all about time management but it is something that has to be constantly kept in line or else all the wheels fall off.”
Well, some of this really isn’t that hard. Go to the gym in the morning before work, grocery shopping can be done on a lunch break, laundry a load a night when you get home from work or save it all for Sunday, and paying bills? That takes a whole 5 minutes tops. Lastly, taking care of the home: if you can afford it (and believe me its cheaper than you think with all of these people out of work) hire someone if not do it yourself it probably won’t take more than an hour at most. Losing track of time is legit but mainly due to poor time management and wasting time watching Netflix. People looking for a significant other or those who have kids? IDK how they do it. I guess the singles use tinder and dial a fuck hoping it will turn into a relationship while those with kids just sort of muddle through nearest I can tell that’s how it’s done these days. Sigh…
I noticed you left off vanilla iced coffees and chai lattes.
Dude as someone who has been married four years now as of the first, you could not be more on point here! I wish I had done exactly that!! Granted my wedding was paid for by parents so I have no debt and my ring was originally my Grandmothers as is my wedding band so he didn’t have to spend any money either but still. The 60% failure rate is a huge reality and I really wish now that I had the wisdom to see things as you so clearly do now..sigh hindsight is 20/20
“Actually care if you have an orgasm and chill” Pfftt…don’t hold your breath on that one ladies. Even if they do care they get frustrated when you don’t do it on command then they get all mopey as it effects their self esteem and blame you..It’s a lose-lose situation. Buy a Hitachi take care of yourself then watch Netflix.
Whenever I read columns like this I am filled with an overwhelming sense of relief and gratitude that I own my own business and don’t work for some corporate company somewhere. I may not make +50k a year but my work to life balance is great typically and have what I need. I feel sorry for my peers and sorrier for the younger generation who will no doubt work themselves into early graves.
I have to be honest, I’m a little jelly of your girlfriend and her friends. That sounds awesome and way better then the work,home, tv life that awaits you after 30 (this will become especially true if/when you marry). If I were you I’d enjoy it, hell, embrace it and have fun. Before you know it everyone you know will be pairing off and having babies and nothing even remotely fun will ever happen to you again.
“Our last fuckable day” what exactly is this? Also your musings on “the one” are indeed accurate as someone who has been married for four years I can attest to that however, little girls would be better off growing up cynical than believing in fairytales. Fairytales are just that and much like the Notebook they lead to heartbreak and disappointment when our person doesn’t measure up. Really and truly we’d all be better off with a dog, they’re more loyal, devoted, selfless and they die sooner too.
But will Invader Zim be on there? Not that it matters I have the entire series on Dvd but still. And also they did a Sailor Moon reboot?
Well, this is the mature and responsible decision. Way to many of my friends play “STD Roulette” or they end up with a kid. Glad to see some people are still cautious. Word to the wise most girls will wait for you to go to nearest drug store and pick up some condoms.
Doggy brews? What are doggy brews?
It’s the internet not a business communication or scholarly work. Pointing out spelling and grammar issues just makes you look both pretentious and pedantic.
He’s right! Crossfit is a cult that encourages working through injury any trainer worth their salt will tell you it’s bad.