Just to remind me on what to post tmr morning when I get back from work

"Isn't it amazing how couples always try to outdo each other in every way possible especially when it comes to special moments? Food for thought."

Heh.

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Ok. I know I was supposed to have posted this earlier, but so sue me. Was occupied in the morning, and resting in the afternoon, so yeah. Boo.

Anyways, to the topic at hand. Ever notice that? Wherever we are, whatever we do, we always try to do outdo each other, even when it comes to who can make the other blush/embarrassed more (this one though I rule. Heh).

Every which way you look at it, we always try to outdo the other. Whether it's due to not wanting to look inferior, cheapskate, unromantic, or even just cos of ego.

Personally, it's a little of everything. And just sincerely wanting to let the other know how much I think of her, and how much her happiness means. Ok ok, it's also ego, but yeah. *coughs*

My point though in all this, is this: where do we draw the line in wanting to impress the other, and making sure you yourself don't end up in a rut, or get in trouble just for a few moments of happiness?

It's amazing how some would buy expensive stuff for their other without even a bat of the eyelid. They don't think about their financial status, whether it really is worth it, and most of all, what the other will really think of it.

Take for example the subject of food. To most people, it's absolutely not right for the gal to pay for a meal, or for anything for that matter. Everything has to be paid for by the guy. No leniency whatsoever, even if the guy's almost broke and the gal has plenty of moolah in her purse, wallet, whatever.

Then there're the guys who think that by buying the most expensive gift they can think of, they'll immediately impress the gal, and get "loved" more, without thinking about the fact that perhaps it's not the price of the gift that matters, but the sincerity.

I guess what I'm trying to put through, is that in a relationship, it's not right for it to be all one-way. It takes two to tango. Sure, a healthy competition or one-upmanship is natural, and even encouraged actually. But be reasonable. If you don't have the means to, don't. The expensive restaurants or gifts can wait for another time. Sometimes, it just doesn't matter. Really.

Other things do.

It's okay to let the lady pay for it, and it's also okay if the gentleman dotes on you once in a while. As long as it's equal, and balanced. And most of all, as long as it doesn't ruin the relationship or your own life.

So... yeah. Food for thought, ladies and gentlemen. Heh.

Peace.