On 2023-11-04 20:16:44 Cunilinkiss said:
Agree major, but eg where a guy expects a lady to fly down, he can't expect to pay all in person only.
I've heard horror stories of ladies being yanked around
For sure! As you say, you can't expect to pay face to face if you are flying her down. You have to be fair and look out for her too.
Sometimes you have to take a leap of faith. And sometimes you will get burned. You can decide to never again take a chance, never to take that leap of faith again. But what kind of life is that, always taking the safe road.
Personally I have been burned multiple times, so I am a bit careful. The thing is, each time you get burned you get some insight into the error of judgement. The signs are usually there, if one is humble enough to reflect on them.
But avoid taking unnecessary risks whenever possible, like pre-paying when you really don't have to.
Anyway, enough of my red wine induced philosophies for the evening.