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Deep Dive EssayMay 29, 202610 min read

Why Expensive First Dates Leave You Nowhere to Go

The mistake is not spending money on women. The mistake is spending too much before the stage justifies it. Part 2 of The Coffee Date Series explains why your first-date spending sets a reference point — and why de-escalating later sends a signal you cannot walk back.