Originally posted by katwoman

Good for you on buying TCTG.
{As for the book- I admired what Amy D was able to do but it was done out of necessity. Which means anyone can do it IF they so desire. She wanted a home and a rather large family while having limited means. Not everyone is destitute or cheap or even wants to go to such extremes. That doesn't mean I throw away money. I coupon and stockpile but I also eat out almost everyday. It's a trade off of sorts.}
To each they own way of being frugal. What I see as being frugal may be seen as being a miser in the eye of someone who is more wasteful and extravagant. Then they will ask you for lend of $50 so they can get to work until next pay day, then it’s ‘I bit short this week as my car payment & rent are due etc’. when pay day comes.
How many times have you seen this happen?
As for your friend, start going to the places that you all would like to go too! Take a vote on it when you are with these others. Look for vouchers for other restaurants that give disounts off total the bill if you can!
As for soda that you order, just reply ‘ That’s my treat this week, seeing that I don’t have any at home!’

I dine with a group of friends each month. We did have the same problem at times too! But the Casino stops us from sitting as a group so we had to changes restaurants to a cheaper one that gives us 20% discount off each too!
Katwoman quote ~ She simply cannot see the forrest from the trees and this is what's frustrating.
As for ideas of what’s frugal, start talking about some of the stories that you have read on this site. To get your point across. When you are with her!

I hope my thoughts on your post are helpful.

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