The $2,000 Kiss

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Lzjsakvr of ME 2:36AM July 14, 2009

Despite the affection, she interprets the dopamine high as a 'buy signal' to rush out and shop. Maybe holding both of her hands very tightly until the dopamine high goes away will help our bottom line.

Bob of FL 2:23PM May 14, 2008

Not a big expense, but when simply suggesting having a homemade birthday cake for the toddler rather than a store-bought to save a few bucks, a significant other went on a rage and then "POP"ed. The end result was a complete professional cake decorating kit including lesson books used not much more beyond that one little baby's cake. Funny thing, I would have made the cake myself!

BH of VA 7:25AM May 13, 2008

At least neither of those are too expensive, Veronica!

Kimberly Palmer of 11:13PM May 12, 2008

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