The other day I met up with a friend I don't normally see that often, so there was a lot of catching up to do. She has a boyfriend that she has been with for 7 months. When I asked how they met, she told me through a matchmaker. Then the following happened:
Friend: "Yeah! The matchmaker is wonderful, I could give you her information?"
Me: "Oh, um...sure! Why not? How much does she cost?"
Friend: "Well, she isn't cheap."
Me: "Ok, what are we talking, like $100 a session?"
Friend, completely serious: "I'm not sure what her prices are anymore, but I spent a total of $6,000 last year on her."
Me: **crickets** followed by more crickets ***
Me, finally: "What? SIX THOUSAND DOLLARS!"
Friend: "Yep."
Me: LAUGHTER
I apologized for laughing and said I was happy for her that she found someone, but that I'd rather be single and not spend that much money on some dates that might not work out.
I'm still shocked. Just. WOW.