Rob AndersonLead Coach/ Principle Owner, Stand Sure Coaching · Spending time in collaborative conversations with clients

Why We Treat Ourselves to Special Coffee Dates

27 Apr 2025 · 2 min

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In this informal monologue, the speaker explains that their occasional coffee outings—usually at Human Bean or Dutch Bros—are intentional, budget‑conscious treats rather than a daily habit. They frame each coffee run as a "date" for themselves, their partner Rix, and occasionally their dog Deacon (Deeko), using the occasion to celebrate, strengthen connection, and spark deeper conversation through a couples app. The speaker emphasizes that they save money by cooking at home, cut corners elsewhere, and therefore feel no guilt about these special coffee moments. The tone is reflective and conversational, highlighting the balance between minimalist living and purposeful indulgence.

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Hey, I know it looks like I buy a lot of coffee, and it may seem like I'm treating Deacon to a Pub Cup every single day. And yeah, it doesn't scream minimalist style, but let me point out a few things about how, when, and why we get those special coffee treats that he's dropping stuff all over the place for. Okay, first of all, we ever— hardly ever go out for coffee, and when we do, it's usually Human Bean or Dutch Bros, and it's a really big deal for us. Second, we save a lot of money by cooking at home and not eating out. So, when we do grab a coffee or when we do go out, it's intentional. It's a date. Third, we use it to mark a special celebration or specifically on connection time. Like today, Rix isn't feeling great but we wanted to spend some time together. So, I came out, I'm grabbing some coffees, then I'm going to go back. We're going to curl up on the couch. And then we've got this really cool couples app that sparks real conversations for us. And lastly, we cut corners in so many other areas that I don't feel guilty. Because for us, and even for Deeko who can't find his bone that he dropped around here somewhere, um, you know, it's not, it's not a habit, it's not routine, it's, it's not even a ritual, it's something that's very special. Remember, as long as you've got Air and a pup cup. And if we can find his bone— oh hey, here you go, buddy. There you go. You're gonna be all right.