Living with my girlfriend has been the most amazing experience of my life, but one thing I’ve learned is that it’s impossible to save money when you’re living with someone who loves high-class food.
My girlfriend is a foodie and she loves to dine out at the fanciest restaurants in town. She always looks for the best places to eat and is always searching for new and exciting dishes to try. She loves to taste the different flavors and spices that she can’t find anywhere else.
Budget
When I moved in with my girlfriend, I knew that I was in for a treat. I love to try new things and I was looking forward to some fancy dinners. However, I quickly realized that my budget was not going to allow for this kind of lifestyle.
The first few weeks were a bit of a struggle. We tried to save money by eating out less, but the temptation was always there. We would go out and then come home to find our pantry empty and our refrigerator full of take-out containers.
My girlfriend’s insistence on trying new dishes and eating out all the time made it impossible for me to save money. We would go out for dinner and she would order the most expensive dishes on the menu. On top of that, she would always order additional sides and appetizers that would push the bill higher.
I kept trying to find ways to save money, but it seemed like no matter what I did, we were always overspending. We would try to make our own meals, but my girlfriend would insist on buying high-end ingredients to make them. We would try to shop the sales in the grocery store, but my girlfriend would always find a way to buy something more expensive.
I finally realized that it was impossible to save money when living with someone who loves high-class food. I had to accept that I was going to have to spend more money on food than I had anticipated when I moved in with my girlfriend.
I tried several times telling her to try hawker food but she immediately shuts me out and goes cold.
I am avoiding confrontation as I do not like to quarrel. What should I do?