Whoever said dating sucks obviously hasn't realized the most important thing about a date: free sh*t.

While some of us use dates as quests to find everlasting love and true companionship, others use dates as opportunities for free Moscow mules or, on a good night, lobster mac and cheese.

So why not bring your buddy along for the ride next time? Free food. Lively conversation. Come on.

It's the end of the month, rent is due and you just bought tickets to Taylor Swift -- kill two Cornish game hens with one stone.

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