4. Suddenly Being Flush with Cash
Dating can be expensive, especially in the city. Even if you're the one being taken out, there's the transportation, the reciprocal drinks, the occasional presents: the expenses can add up. Now though? Those pony hair smoking slippers are starting to look a lot more realistic! In fact, a whole new spring wardrobe, which you've been dreaming about ever since Juno didn't happen, is so much more within reach. We don't want to propagate the idea that spending money on a boyfriend or girlfriend isn't lovely, but it does feel sort of great not having to check your account balance through your fingers all of the time, doesn't it?
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