Poor me

by Frank Pittarese

Dear Frank,
I've been going out with the same girl for about five months, and every time we go out, whether it's for dinner, to a movie, or to a museum, I end up paying. She never makes an effort to pay--not even a fake one. I've even hung back to see if she'd step up and break out her wallet. No dice. And she works full-time!

I like the girl—-she's funny and hot and the sex is fantastic—-but I'm not Daddy Freakin' Warbucks.
--Poor Me

Quite Frankly: First of all, what's with the Daddy Warbucks reference? Are you 75 years old?

Okay, here's the bad news: after five months, you're in too deep. I think, if your girlfriend is capable of having a calm, rational conversation, you might—I repeat, might—be able to discuss this situation with her. You can give it a shot, but my gut tells me it'll lead to an argument. Thanks to your kind, generous heart, you are officially The One Who Pays. Anything you do to change that will make you seem bitter and whiny.

Now here's the good news: You're having fantastic sex. So shut up.