Real life MMD: 'Should singles pay more than couples?'

Former_MSE_Penelope

Please give this MoneySaver the benefit of your advice...

Should singles pay more than couples?

I have a group of friends and all but one has a girlfriend. Everyone is turning 30 this year, so we're doing big joint presents. When the email goes around it says 'please pay £30 per couple'. So should the single person only pay half, or the full amount?

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Evilm

I would say paying half would be acceptable. I certainly wouldn't be annoyed if a single friend paid only half.

THRIFTY_GIRL

Is each person receiving a present or each couple?

Assuming they are sharing one present between two, while you will get a present to yourself I think it's fair that you pay the same amount.

bogwart

You should pay up. Presumably each couple gets one present so you'll get a present for two.The extra £15 is hardly going to break the bank, I imagine.

gamboller

Its only £30 You'd feel like a right tightwad if you handed over £15

determined_new_ms

I disagree, if things were tight financially then I'd give £15

pensionernige

The single should pay half as when it is time to receive then throught the year he will only get one present.

raisen

gamboller wrote: »

Its only £30 You'd feel like a right tightwad if you handed over £15

Only?! wow, you must be richer than me!!
If you have some to spare....

I'd like to just pay half but in reality you will be made to feel guilty unless you pay the full amount.

scoobydoobydoo

Just email back and ask!

It does make me smile when I read some of these "Dilemmas" that could be easily solved with a wee bit of communication!

"Hi guys! Do you mean £15 per person? Cheers from X"

Simples!

ayayay

Of course you should pay £15 since you will only receive one present - they will get two. (Whoever heard of a joint birthday present for couples with birthdays at different times)

avgjoe

People forget the option of not paying anything because yu are not a couple :P

But I'd say whether its 15 or 150 it is the principle, not the amount that matters. And if 1 person will be buying all presents from the big fund or not as well as if it is 1 present per person or couple.