On Love and Fresh Air

On Love and Fresh Air

Who says a big romance has to cost you big bucks?

Woo her without going broke

This is for those who love to love but hate to spend - either because they are broke or because they are saving for the down payment for a flat or because they were taught the value of thrift from childhood. For them here is a piece of really cheap good news: while it is impossible to live on love and fresh air, it has been proved that it is perfectly reasonable to date a girl on love and fresh air. Provided you know the trade secrets- which I am going to share with you right now.

The first thing to do is to position yourself as a non believer of clichés. Hold forth on how juvenile and superficial you find the usual symbols of love like diamonds, roses and expensive chocolates. Say your piece with conviction and a condescending smile. Be a rebel with a cause - the cause of cliché free expressions of real love. Like a sprig of bougainvillea that you managed to tear off from an overhanging branch over a wall, when the security gu

ard was not looking. Or an impromptu ring fashioned out of toffee wrapping paper after you pop the toffee into her mouth and keep gazing at her with shouldering, unblinking eyes. Cost - Rs 5 for the toffee.

A long romantic walk is under-rated. Why not give it a shot?

And when it comes to taking her out somewhere special, do it in your unique style. Turn your nose up at 5 star coffee shops, fancy theme restaurants or even a shopping mall. Instead, suggest a long walk down the longest stretch in the city, holding her hand, telling her that this is how you dream of walking together in the journey of life etc. When her feet start aching, instead of hailing a cab or even an auto, offer to carry her. She will blush and smile and willingly walk on. Cost - Rs 0.

In case she wants to see the latest blockbuster, tell her that you don't w

ant to share the pleasure of watching a movie with her with five hundred other people. She will agree dreamily to the version you have on your old laptop, munching on bhajjis from the roadside stall, instead of popcorn and nachos. Cost - Rs 20. If you include the bhajjis.

YOU can be cheap for only so long. Eventually, she'll want something substantial

So if you are really determined to date with love and fresh air and Rs 25, then it is time you invested in a million dollar personality that will sweep women off their feet. However be warned - the love and fresh air phase lasts a year at the most. After that if you try to pass off a toffee wrapper as a ring , she will throw it in the trash can for sure. And guess what, she will throw you there as well!