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We've been going out for over a year now, and we've never done anything like a special outing yet. I don't have a lot of money at the moment, (Transitioning into University, minimum wage part-time job) but her birthday is coming up next week.

I've seen friends' relationships, where they've gone to a restaurant, and had a dinner by candle light thing, and getting each other presents. I want to do that, but I'm literally strapped for cash. I want to be a boyfriend that can do these things I see my friends do, and I feel that if I don't, she will lose interest in me.

Is there any ideas for how I can impress my girlfriend with an outing of some sort, without spending a lot of money?
<bot>: I want to do something special for my girlfriend's birthday, but I don't have any money. If I don't, I feel I will lose her interest. Suggestions?