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So my girlfriend's birthday is coming up next week, and the thing she wanted for it was to go on a weekend getaway somewhere nice. Originally she was thinking Yosemite, then it was a fancy hot springs. Whatever, the point is that all of her options were upwards of $200 a night.
Now I've been telling her that I'm broke. I'm a college student without a job, of course I'm broke. I told her that I would try to put this trip on my credit card, but only because it's her birthday. My credit card, btw, has a $500 limit on it, and I generally only use it for emergencies, or for those times when I run out of money before my next financial aid disbursement.

Well, as it turns out, I need to buy the orthotic shoe insert thingies that the Dr. just prescribed to fix my ankle (~$200) and my car registration is due this month (~$240). Oh, and there was already a $40 balance on my card.
I'm sure you can do the math and figure out that I just can't fucking afford to have any romantic getaways for her birthday (AND valentines day! It's the same weekend!).

As a matter of fact, I can't afford shit. Not even a fancy gift!

Soooooo.... I need ideas. Cheap, fun, romantic, gift/getaway ideas before my girlfriend kills me.
Help a brother out!

Get you some construction paper, glue, glitter and some pink safety sissors...
Now get to crafting like your 4 again!

Seems to work well and hand made is always more sincere than '$tuff'....

Write her a song, sing it for her, apologize for being broke, give her the puppy dog eyes, then go down on her.

Works every time.

I just broke up with my gf last night. Sooo glad we ended it before Valentine's day.
I hate the holiday for all of the unrealistic/unhealthy expectations built into it...

That said, find something local and interactive. Cook her a good dinner and dessert. Aim to engage, please, and excite.

Yes, I know I'm good at being vague.

I offered her a coupon for a free trip where she wants.
let her pick where and when. It's been almost a year now and she's still undecided.
Leaves you some time to put money aside.

the coupon was a jigsaw puzzle, hid into several cheap gifts.

UndertheGun wrote:I just broke up with my gf last night. Sooo glad we ended it before Valentine's day.
I hate the holiday for all of the unrealistic/unhealthy expectations built into it...

That said, find something local and interactive. Cook her a good dinner and dessert. Aim to engage, please, and excite.

Yes, I know I'm good at being vague.

See, I was going to suggest breaking up with her. Takes care of everything Somehow I always manage to be single for the holidays and VD...

But the food thing is a good idea too, I guess.

Er ... if your girlfriend is actually going to be pissed because you aren't giving her a $200/night weekend getaway due to the reasons you stated: get a new girlfriend.

But if she's actually going to appreciate something that doesn't cost money: cooking dinner is a very good plan. Set the table, light some candles, clean the bathroom, make the bed ... and then give her your undivided attention.

Flatline wrote:
See, I was going to suggest breaking up with her. Takes care of everything Somehow I always manage to be single for the holidays and VD...

VD all alone eh? I'm not buying it.

ok stop whinning and pay tribute to a true genius in relationships:
I just left my credit card in the money machine at the bank and it's been disabled. (the card, not the machine). (or what the hell you call that). so I am officially unable to buy anything for a week or so.

ok, my timing is a little short, but just be a lunatic idiot like me in a couple of days and TADAAAA job done.

I like the making dinner idea... ...and the sex idea.
Do you have Special sex that you only do every now and then? Butt sex? Role playing? Oral sex?
Give her a bath while she is blindfolded.
Wash her in the shower... with your tongue.
You get the idea.

Women like to be told they are sexy and special. Some times it really is the little things... like a dick in the ass.

Have you heard of groupon? http://www.groupon.com

If not, check them out. Every day, assuming you live by a big city, they list a kick ass, seriously discounted coupon for something fun, delish or awesome.

Both of Mag's VD presents came from there... one's an activity we both can do on V day ($20), the other is an activity he can do by himself ($29).


Good Luck!

Happy Valentines Day.

erosvamp wrote: Some times it really is the little things... like a dick in the ass.

well, out there on the west coast, things might be different, but on the planet I live on, anal isn't really regarded as a special treat for the gal. Seriously, if your girlfriend will be mad because you're not going into debt for her, or otherwise overreaching financially, she's a selfish bitch and you should ditch her. They're not all like that, you know. Is this the one who likes to text while driving stoned?

My Little Pony wrote:well, out there on the west coast, things might be different, but on the planet I live on, anal isn't really regarded as a special treat for the gal.

You're doing it wrong.

My Little Pony wrote:well, out there on the west coast, things might be different, but on the planet I live on, anal isn't really regarded as a special treat for the gal. Seriously, if your girlfriend will be mad because you're not going into debt for her, or otherwise overreaching financially, she's a selfish bitch and you should ditch her. They're not all like that, you know. Is this the one who likes to text while driving stoned?

thats a little harsh, but there is some truth to that. get her a card and some flowers and say "happy birthday".

karl package wrote:

Flatline wrote:
See, I was going to suggest breaking up with her. Takes care of everything Somehow I always manage to be single for the holidays and VD...

VD all alone eh? I'm not buying it.

Awww, you want to be my Valentine? You're awesome Karl.

motorpsycho67 wrote:

erosvamp wrote: Some times it really is the little things... like a dick in the ass.

now that's what I call backing it in around a tight corner!

Home cooked meal and a decent bottle of wine sounds like a great idea for a staycation!

erosvamp wrote:Both of Mag's VD presents came from there... one's an activity we both can do on V day ($20), the other is an activity he can do by himself ($29).

2 Venereal Diseases and a dick in the ass. That Magnus is a classy guy.

rolly wrote:

erosvamp wrote:Both of Mag's VD presents came from there... one's an activity we both can do on V day ($20), the other is an activity he can do by himself ($29).

2 Venereal Diseases and a dick in the ass. That Magnus is a classy guy.

I fuckin' love you people.

--Jaeger

My Little Pony wrote:Seriously, if your girlfriend will be mad because you're not going into debt for her, or otherwise overreaching financially, she's a selfish bitch and you should ditch her.

I was thinking that She ought to ditch Him and find a bf that wasn't such a cheapskate!

Again, problem solved!

I fucking love you people!

You should treat her to a spa day......where you are the masseuse, beautician and chef.

Bathe her, do her toenails, cook for her then put it in her butt.

I can send you a gift certificate for a night with me.

Metalredneck wrote:I can send you a gift certificate for a night with me.

I just got one of those. It's like a ticket to the roller coaster, 4 hours of waiting for 30 seconds of screaming.

rolly wrote:

erosvamp wrote:Both of Mag's VD presents came from there... one's an activity we both can do on V day ($20), the other is an activity he can do by himself ($29).

2 Venereal Diseases and a dick in the ass. That Magnus is a classy guy.

Hey... he's taking me to an expensive dinner. What more can a girl ask for?

First off, this thread made me laugh my ass off.

Secondly, she's not really gonna get pissed or wanna kill me. She's just bummed because she travels all the way down here from Portland to be around me, and this place fucking sucks for her. She was hoping to be somewhere more enjoyable for her birthday.
Nobody wants to be in a place that they hate for their birthday.

As for cooking, I cook her nice meals as often as possible.
Think homemade pasta sauce with seafood and veggies, stir fry scallops with broccoli and snow peas, garlic edamame (the sauce is a finely chopped garlic, with a mixture of fish and oyster sauce, and a little bit of brown sugar, reduced until it's all gooey) or seared ahi with a wasabi aioli (though that recipe needs some more work).

So dinners, yes, I do those already.

Crafty things I am not so good at, but this is a good idea that I might try. (Scratch that... WILL try, because I just figured out what I could make her).

Anal... That one is a solid plan. In my experience, women who don't like anal either just have hangups, or have had bad anal in the past. Ya gotta know how to work it. Once you get her over that hump, I've never had any complaints. (heh heh... Get her over that hump. ...Anal. Heh heh.)

WeAintFoundShit wrote: Crafty things I am not so good at, but this is a good idea that I might try. (Scratch that... WILL try, because I just figured out what I could make her).

Would it be this?

http://www.createamate.com/default.aspx

WeAintFoundShit
Best of luck with the GF’s birthday, sounds like it will be good and it will all work itself out in the end…
I may even steal your recipe there.

Erosvamp, always with the links I’ll fricken never learn. Well at least I can get the 25% discount

This thread is has the LOLZ.

If not anal, how about Chlamydia? Or, if you're going to take out all of the stops, AIDS (aka TEH AIDZ).
http://www.thinkgeek.com/geektoys/plush/d351/

Wow! I’m not going to read all 2 pages of this thread, but I will aggree with
Geek girl - who said

Er ... if your girlfriend is actually going to be pissed because you aren't giving her a $200/night weekend getaway due to the reasons you stated: get a new girlfriend.

Sorry for the harshness, but... If your to a point where you cant afford things like food, and she dosent care, then she dont care about you.

Been there, had my soul crushed by that. Save yourself the heartache, and get out.

No, do read the whole two pages. It's a riot!
And I agree with that whole sentiment, but I've already covered that point.
She's just bummed is all; not put out or throwing a princess conniption fit or anything. It's really OK; I just want to make it so she has a nice birthday!