When the BF said two weeks ago that the groupon looked good but he was worried about finances that was the time to understand what, if any, was an acceptable amount to spend on a getaway. If getting away is that important to you, the conversation could have been had about what things could be cut back to afford this trip. If you had an anniversary coming up, you could say this is how you would like to celebrate and in lieu of any gifts. I'm making the assumption that BF is correct that you have lots of bills and it isn't the case of different perceptions where you more than have enough money and a person is miserly about spending any.

Sighing loudly/wistfully complaining after it is too late to do anything about it is passive aggressive. I agree with others that in general, that most men don't plan the family vacations. There are exceptions. Expecting someone to plan a vacation when they don't typically plan the vacation and think you guys can't afford that vacation seems like you are setting yourself up for dissapoinment. Bottom line is you both need to agree about budget and agree what you can afford to spend to get away. If it is only a day trip to the beach either you make the best of that or you start finding the luxuries in your budget to pay for a more expensive outing.

the only getaway your boyfriend should go on is from you OP

How much was the groupon?

As multiple people have said, why do you use Uber so much? I used it once from Alexandria (not Old Town) to near Nats Park and it was $15 (roughly) each way. That isn't far. I just wanted to see what it was like and I knew I would be drinking to where I was going.

To the person that said most men won't play getaways, glad you said most and not all. I am a planner, and I also think ahead, really far ahead.

To the OP, how long have you been living with him and has he been stingy about finances this whole time?

Just another example of why you should never live with them, boys.

This sounds like an immature type argument. Sorry, and no offense.

It just sounds petty to me. Like something teenagers would argue over.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:why are you using uber when you are broke?

That's what I was wondering! Huge luxury item. Do you also drink expensive coffees?

I'm scared of the metro lately and yes I do.

The bus is very affordable with an excellent safety record.

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Anonymous wrote:why are you using uber when you are broke?

That's what I was wondering! Huge luxury item. Do you also drink expensive coffees?

I'm scared of the metro lately and yes I do.

Most people can't afford to go away for every three day weekend/

Anonymous wrote:why are you using uber when you are broke?

That's what I was wondering! Huge luxury item. Do you also drink expensive coffees?

Anonymous wrote:You sound immature and insecure. It sounds like you lead a forced life that affirms to social media. You were probably more excited at the thought of the pictures you could post of your "getaway" to Facebook, than the actual getaway itself

That wasn't very constructive.

My romantic husband of 10 years is amazing in so many ways. We have an amazing relationship and have no doubt that we will continue into old age.

The only getaway he has ever planned was the one where I said "I want you to take me away for a weekend for my birthday in lieu of a gift." He did a great job with that, but would have never thought of it on his own.

go find a rich boyfriend if you are hot. He will probably treat you like shit and cheat on you, but you will get lots of trips and other stuff out of the arrangement

Anonymous wrote:Your boyfriend is being smart and trying to help save money. You are being passive aggressive and immature.

+1

why are you using uber when you are broke?

Delete the uber app already and get a smarttrip. If money is tight you don't need an app that you pour money in to be lazy.