Why so kiasu?

I know this post sounds Aunt Agatha-ish. But Fuck it. This has to be said.

When it comes to being in relationships, something has got to give- really, there's no way around it.
Sacrifices must be made. Actions must be thought over. So on and so fourth..

The ever popular line; "buat apa ada GF/BF?? Habiskan duit je!" may not always be the case. If a person likes you for (ehem, excuse the cliche) YOU, then there's plenty of things you can do together for the fraction of the cost.

Watching a football match at the mamak or simply snuggling on the couch reading a book together works just as well as a 5-star dinner- what you need is merely a common interest.

We're students after all and should save.

BUT! When you whip out a pen and jot down "RM 1.80 for teh tarik" after belanja-ing the GF/BF, all you deserve is a smack on the forehead. (Don't laugh, this really happened!) Of course you don't have to break the bank when you're in a relationship, but THIS?? Aiyoo~

Another 'Aiyoo' is when a guy asks a girl/GF out and even offers to pick her up, only to later demand gas money from her. Guys out there, please hear my pleas.. Do NOT do this! Especially if you're trying to tackle the poor girl. All you'll do is leave her feeling scammed.

Tedekut-ness doesn't only apply to cash. Some couples even save on telling and/or expressing to each other how much they love each other. Sounds stupid and petty right? But it doesn't make it any less real or damaging.

Somebody told me; "Why am I the only one to always say I love you to him/her when he/she doest even bother to reply??" You fear seeming desperate- everybody does. But in retrospect, the only reason you feel desperate is because you measure the love you give the other- and expect the other half to give you just as much. All I can say is that this theory is fucked up.

This, ladies and gentleman, is the biggest 'Aiyoo' of all.
Because you're not only being kiasu with money. You're also being kiasu with your love and affections- which is just sad.

Regardless of whether it involves money or emotions, sometimes giving is a gazillion times more rewarding then receiving. After all, the more you give, the more you get right??





I totally sound like fucking Aunt Agatha. *Sigh* maybe I should stop blogging and start a relationship column?? Heh.