Dear Abby,

My girlfriend and I don't go out much. We both are both part time and we've had many hours and shifts cut lately and at the moment it is even hard to pay the bills, so dates are currently out of the question. Any suggestions for some cheap fun dates?

Cheap Romantic in Pulaski

Cheap Romantic...I hear you! Money is tight right now and dates seem to not be as frequent as they once were, but I have a couple ideas of what you two could do, and please, get your mind out of the gutter! ;) Ok, how about game night? Pull out your favorite games and test each other's knowledge. Or how about spa night? Turn your bathroom into a spa. Light the candles and break out the bubble bath. A massage may be just the ticket for a great date that builds connection without breaking the bank. There's no shame in cheap food either! Find restaurants that have deals for dinner for two.  There's a restaurant that I went to where for $35 we got 2 dinners, 2 salds, 2 deserts, and a bottle of wine. It was great! Also, what about just being together....just laying on the couch watching TV and enjoying each other's company is one of the most romantic things a couple can do together. Re-visit why you fell in love in the first place. The economy will get better and your pockets will be fuller again. Just be patient, but don't forget to stay in touch with each other and don't let money control your love. :P