3rd year anniversary next week, but broke as a joke

[aTriangle]

Hi all,

It's my 3rd year anniversary with my girlfriend next week. We get along good and are both cheap as ****. She is a Centennial graduate working business administration (student loans all paid off making $35/hour) and I'm in my last year of UofT preparing for law school. To say the least, she has money, and I'm broke. I have $10 in my bank account, and I haven't even figured out how I'm going to pay for my textbooks this semester. Obviously, we want to do something for our 3rd year, and she knows I'm broke. We're going our for dinner (Groupon to the rescue), but I need to get her something, too.

What do I get her? What is sentimental and (practically) free?

[RolandCouch]

Why not just MAKE her something or do something simple like getting a digital frame and putting in a bunch of pictures of you and her together over the years?

I never understood the whole "need to get something" feeling - I'm sure she will understand that you are not buying her some extravagant gift.

[Dilton]

This is ridiculous, a broke guy has a girlfriend and here I am making good money with lots of savings and I'm single. >:(

You cannot get her something cheap, you need to find a way to get some money and get her something nice, borrow from family or friends or sell a kidney or be a male prostitute for a day or whatever it takes, but you MUST get some money to buy her something expensive.

[spike1128]

It doesn't have to be something, just something is meaningful for the both of you.

Your gf is pulling in 70Gs a year and you are broke. It's ok, eventually you will get there.

[596722]

You could make her something and maybe go out for a picnic. Creating good memories and having a good time doesn't have to cost much money.

[Kris81]

A good girlfriend would know what situation you're in and not care about anything on the anniversary. If she does, she's obviously a selfish girl and you don't need her.

[arclite]

You could make her something and maybe go out for a picnic. Creating good memories and having a good time doesn't have to cost much money.

THIS.

It is sad how people think money means everything. How I miss the old days. Society is crap now.



A good girlfriend would know what situation you're in and not care about anything on the anniversary. If she does, she's obviously a selfish girl and you don't need her.

that or she's an HK girl

[yao416]

Happy ending

[Kris81]

THIS.

It is sad how people think money means everything. How I miss the old days. Society is crap now.




that or she's an HK girl

is HK slang for B1t****?

[dragon_drift]

Make her a bunch of stars and put them in a heart shaped vase.

[biee]

Why not just MAKE her something or do something simple like getting a digital frame and putting in a bunch of pictures of you and her together over the years?

I never understood the whole "need to get something" feeling - I'm sure she will understand that you are not buying her some extravagant gift.

+1, much rather have a guy make me something than to buy me expensive gifts. It shows thought and creativity, e.g. a card/cooking for her would be nice.

[epik89]

yeah just write her a card with a long note.

make sure you make her feel extra nice

[mrperfect]

What is your email address?

Please advise and thanks.

[manixc]

service coupon book

[coolspot]

If she likes to read, there was a refurb kobo on sale for 39.99 in the Hot Deals forums.

[dragon_drift]

is HK slang for B1t****?

HK girls = have princess syndrome

[Kunman]

is HK slang for B1t****?

yea basically

you should give her a facial....i duno, if you really only have 10 bucks, mabye its not the right time to do somthing like this :/??

[AudiDude]

Looks like its d!ck in a box time. Wrap that $hit up.

[Rainne]

I don't think many people realize..but women work nowadays, and sometimes, they make even more $ than men (becoming more common).

Yes, she would appreciate a materialistic gift (any woman would) but a sentimental gift would do as well (something you can make that requires a lot of thought/imagination/talent). Money can't buy those kinds of gifts (even if they could, it wouldn't be authentic).

[coolspot]

HK girls = have princess syndrome

I think it's an Asian girl problem.

[Dilton]

Are you saying asian girls are more money oriented?

[epik89]

Are you saying asian girls are more money oriented?

asian girls = cheap

but tend to buy LV BAGS because brand *****.

[4flava]

Go to your parents or friends house and raid their fridge for ingredients... I'm sure you can get a few steaks and a bottle of wine?... Go to the dollar store and get some candles, get her a rose, download some Jodeci tracks, cook her up a nice meal and then give her the best orgasm she's ever had. = WIN :)

REPEAT last step and she'll be with you forever and won't ask for anything more = BALLIN. :razz:

[omgreo]

Just tell her how much you love her. Put it in a poem.

[deep]

This is ridiculous, a broke guy has a girlfriend and here I am making good money with lots of savings and I'm single. >:(

You cannot get her something cheap, you need to find a way to get some money and get her something nice, borrow from family or friends or sell a kidney or be a male prostitute for a day or whatever it takes, but you MUST get some money to buy her something expensive.
Your materialistic leanings could be a part of the reason why you're single.

[sandikosh]

Hi all,

It's my 3rd year anniversary with my girlfriend next week. We get along good and are both cheap as ****. She is a Centennial graduate working business administration (student loans all paid off making $35/hour) and I'm in my last year of UofT preparing for law school. To say the least, she has money, and I'm broke. I have $10 in my bank account, and I haven't even figured out how I'm going to pay for my textbooks this semester. Obviously, we want to do something for our 3rd year, and she knows I'm broke. We're going our for dinner (Groupon to the rescue), but I need to get her something, too.

What do I get her? What is sentimental and (practically) free?

Pm me with pics of said girlfriend. Depending on hotness, I will be more than willing to take her out. At your expense!

[olevia 747i]

Were you broke in the 1st year?.....:D

Were you broke in the 2nd year?....:D

Anyway if the gyal really likes you or loves you then I don't think she will really care how broke you are but you will have to come up with something and it doesn't have to be an expensive one.

Good luck.

[Xpwmata]

Tell her you got her a spa vouture...or one of those 2 day trip packages...even a gift certificate.

Obviously it wont be used right away... just make sure you gather the money together and purchase the actual item before she wants to use it.


If you're worried of being shamed, this is the easiest solution. In the meantime, sell some stuff...cut grass...browse Craigslist for labour jobs etc. it shouldn't be that hard to rustle up a couple of hundred dollars if you're desperate.

[tsat]

I wouldn't worry too much about it... Soon enough she'll get sick of supporting your broke- ***** .

[SoundMan]

It's already been three years,just give a nice card with an I-O-U note

[eudaii]

i'm sorry to hear

[Ducky]

that is SO high school..


Make her a bunch of stars and put them in a heart shaped vase.

[klover]

You've gotta go full creative.

One of my favourites is making crude cartoon drawings (I draw these little bears with pot-bellies) and make up a 6-frame comic strip story about some little quirky thing in your relationship. I use MS Paint and the cartoons look terrible but that only makes her love them more.

Been doing this for years and now I'm at a George Lucas-level of universe expansion (unique Bear characters, multiple story-lines, etc.).

[iEyeCaptain]

Sing "All I Have To Give" by Backstreet Boys.

If you can't sing for crap, make her dinner. Play that song on your speakers as the first song.

[mrperfect]

PM me your email, I can Paypal or Interac you if you like.
If you want you can pay me back when you can.

Thanks

[jacksorbetta]

From a gal's perspective:

Forget about buying a gift. She obviously makes enough money to buy herself anything she really needs/wants, so be romantic and sentimental instead. My suggestion is to whip up a nice Italian dinner (I can give you an excellent, easy and inexpensive recipe :)), including a french loaf with homemade garlic butter, a cheap bottle of wine, and a bubble bath.;). Have it all ready when she shows up. Lots of candles are a nice touch. Create a card on your computer with an image of the 2 of you together, and put a note in it telling her how much she means to you. Trust me, this is enough. The fact you went to all that effort to show her how much you care will be better than any retail gift. Besides, there is always Xmas to shower her with expensive presents.

Seriously, save what little money you have right now for immediate needs. Good luck, and hope you have fun.

[bobbings]

is HK slang for B1t****?

She's got princess syndrome or princess disease lol

[DiceMan]

Wasn't there a thread about dumpster diving a while back? Apparently you can get pretty good stuff if you're dilligent enough. (half) joke.

[Usuyami]

This is ridiculous, a broke guy has a girlfriend and here I am making good money with lots of savings and I'm single. >:(

You cannot get her something cheap, you need to find a way to get some money and get her something nice, borrow from family or friends or sell a kidney or be a male prostitute for a day or whatever it takes, but you MUST get some money to buy her something expensive.

I love how this guy can't figure out why he's still single and he's telling you that you MUST buy your girlfriend something expensive. :lol:

[blainehamilton]

Wedding anniversary? Traditional gift is leather. Modern is crystal/glass. Your broke ***** needs a part time job for something good.


Just a dating anniversary? Take her out for that Groupon dinner. Make a card on your PC and print it out. Buy a $7 bouquet at Costco. Tell her you love her and give her good oral. No need to spend anything more.

[uweschiffke]

I'd say go to Dollarama, buy a big red bow, put it around your johnson and that would be your gift to her.

[Engi-Nir]

Wow, a Centennial graduate making 35/hr

[Kunman]

PM me your email, I can Paypal or Interac you if you like.
If you want you can pay me back when you can.

Thanks

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[shannn]

Sigh...I know how you feel.

Frugal, yet meaningful gifts I give my SO:
-create her a coupon booklet of some stuff she likes doing and that are free - ex/ a coupon for one free walk at High Park with your bf, a coupon for a massage, etc...
-cook her a nice meal
-write her a letter
-make her a collage out of pictures of you two
-make her a puzzle out of a picture of you two and spend time putting it together
-get her a memory box full of memories of you guys together
-throw her a surprise party with all of her friends there at the restaurant you guys are going to

[Becks]

If you're low on money, then you should do something that requires effort and creativity. For example, it would be impressive if you baked a cake and made a nice dinner from a recipe, if you put lit a bunch of tea light candles for ambience, composed a poem (which I find difficult to do) or song, etc. This stuff is pretty low-cost but very time consuming!!

[ji2o0k]

sell your body dood...you should be able to make enough $$ for some nice gifts....

[jaxx lite]

We're going our for dinner (Groupon to the rescue), but I need to get her something, too.

What do I get her? What is sentimental and (practically) free?

most likely
your parents have jewelry that they never wear
and presents which they never used
= re-gift

some people like to go to antique stores and pawn shops
so they don't mind that an item is used or old

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[gstar1]

if she loves u, she will understand u cant buy her anything.

find something in ur house u can give her. Broke times man.

[jaxx lite]

Shoppers Drugmart has designer brand name perfumes for $20

if you can't find them
just ask the sales clerk

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