Does Anyone feel like Bailing

[dar512]

It's one of those things that should go in the rule book they should give you when you get married.

Never take vacation with others or dine out with others when you're trying to save money. You just don't have control of the outcome.

[smoothmoniker]

Originally Posted by dar512

... or dine out with others ...

Oh yes. Absolutely. When my wife and I were first married, I was struggling to make a living as a musician, bringing in like $12k a year while my wife finished her teaching credential and masters degree. Sushi had just become the hot new thing, and all of our friends would go out to "do sushi", order a bunch of food, and then split the tab.

We figured out very quickly that we couldn't afford to do that.

[Aliantha]

Originally Posted by dar512

It's one of those things that should go in the rule book they should give you when you get married.

Never take vacation with others or dine out with others when you're trying to save money. You just don't have control of the outcome.

In our family that isn't usually a problem. We all just itemize what we've had and pay that portion. Those who have less, pay less. Those who have more pay more.

It works well for us, and no one has to feel like they can't join in a family outing.