ofekslayer, I hear ya. I do the same thing. It's hard to say no to friends, especially when you rarely see them. Lately I've been trying to guide them into coming over to my house for dinner, or setting up potlucks where we all bring something. I've also been talking about saving money and cutting back a lot, and it's rubbing off a bit on some of them. I guess you could try to concentrate on the enjoyment of spending time with your friend, and cut back on exactly
what you eat or drink at the restaurant. Appetizers are cheaper and filling, water with a lemon is free, desserts are overpriced...and really, you're just there to gab. Talk more, eat less.
