by Larry Davis (section 02, Spring 2011)
I’m Larry Davis a near college graduate at the University of California Pennsylvania! I’m currently in a relationship with a very sweet beautiful woman. And not to mention she’s very loyal! She’s a girl currently attending (WVU) West Virginia University. I’ve been with her for almost five years. Now the problem that came about is she gives a little and expects more in return. For example she always says that she likes a little bit of rap music but a lot of it is very degrading to woman. And in relationship she always quote things should be 50-50. But what I’ve noticed out of these five years of dealing with her is that this is a contradiction to what she’s saying. Now I’m not at all saying relationships are based on price tags at all! What I’m saying is after three out of these five years of dealing Ive noticed Im spending double and sometimes triple than what she’s spending. And not 1 time out of these five years has things changed. It’s becoming a normal pattern! Now to reiterate her words things should be 50-50 in a relationship. Now this year for say my birthday was March 17th and her birthday March 20th so I said to myself I’m going to test the waters to see if I lower her cost would she make it an issue? So she asked babe what would you like for your birthday? I stated you know me whatever you want as long as its from the heart! So she replied I saw a pair of air Jordans for about $120 maybe a little more that I can see you in, I think I saw them at the mall or what not. So I replied whatever! So I picked the Jordans up I think Friday because her birthday fell on this past Sunday. I thanked her! So I told her babe money’s a little tight this year I might not of mentioned my sisters in an abusive relationship and we been putting money aside for a few months to get her away from this quack. She had a distraught look on her face as if she wasn’t feeling what I were saying. Now to remind you this was all a prank, just to get a better understanding to whom I’m dealing with. So Saturday I called her and stated babe your b-days approaching what would you like me to get you? Well she never even took into consideration what was said about my sisters issue! She replied a Louis Vuitton Purse is what I want! So I checked online prices well these bags were starting at 1 grand and up. I mean the wallets were 4 and 500 dollars and up. So I called her later and explained my finances weren’t ready for that as of now. Babe you know my situation! She flipped out I think I’m worth it! I said you are I just cant afford it this year. Now dinner and a movie is a little more in my budget. She said you know what I don’t want anything you deal with your issues. I called her on her birthday and she didn’t answer so I sent a text message happy birthday and she replied thank you! I text back can I take you up on that offer?and she never replied! What do you all think?
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LOL BRO YOU IS FUNNY IS HE**!!
Hey man girls love the finer things in life man. But listen, her being a college student at WVU and saying she is loyal is hard. That is a very good thing that you'll share that loyalty because its hard from a distance. It could be those nights when you talking to her on the phone and she saying shes going to sleep in her sleepy voice, but really shes dressed up and ready to go out. BUT NOT ALL GIRLS, SO if your queen is who she say she is, dont trade her for nothing, get those bags when you can afford because a real chick will really hold you down.
Your girlfriends views may be due to Price Vs. Cost. Enconomist view these two differently. Price is quality, how much spend. Cost is decision making and the value of what gave up. Even though she told you she wanted a expensive purse for her birthday she maybe seeing it as a Price. She wants you to spend your money on quality items for her. In her mind the shoes may have been quality priced for you. She might not take into consideration of the Cost associated with your purchases. She could honestly believe she is "giving up" alot when it doesn't seem so to you. - Alison Roth
I know how you feel larry, but if I can help you I'm not sure. I'm in a relationship that adds up, but it's worth it to me. My money is tight right now and my girl understands. I'm not going to get in your business but if your girl really loves you, expensive products shouldn't matter.
Larry I see your situation, i am in a similar position. I am low on cash but my girl understands and she is the same way. Look at it this way if she really loves you money doesn't matter.
Larry and his girlfriend have been together for five years so the benefits of the relationship must outweigh the costs for them. Marginal costs and marginal benefits work well when they are even. This is when you get the maximum net benefit. Giving and taking in equal amounts works well.
- Caitlin Koceski
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