The time every students fears, finals, is fast approaching. One more week before my fate is sealed. So with the lovely hours of studying that comes with this archaic form of torture, I have been rather boring and have nothing new to write about. However, I do have something old (but new to you) to write about so here it is.
We all remember $1.69 guy, right? He was a keeper to be sure, but I have also met his cousin, Mr. 1st Date Couponer. Yep nothing says romance like pulling out a 1/2 off coupon when the check for lunch comes around. Don't get me wrong, I love a good deal. Nothing makes me happier than finding a pair of $150 Steve Madden shoes for $15.99 at Ross. But there is something psychologically off putting about a man who pulls out a coupon on a date. Coupons shouldn't even come into play until you have been together long enough to know your dates favorite tampon brand, what she looks like when she's had the flu for a week, and what "I'm fine" really means. Until that, keep your couponing under wraps. She does not need to know that you have TiVo'd all the episodes of Extreme Couponing for inspiration (or the fact that you were able to get that TiVo for free by combining your 50% off coupon with a 6 month 1/2 off trial period).
In the animal world the courting period is a time for you to strut your stuff, to show your potential mate that you are all that and a bag of chips. Birds have colorful feathers and pretty songs, crickets chip, and humans pay full price for dinner. That's just the way it works. Happy hunting! :-)
