It was tough love as you put it, nothing more.
As you probably know what is most important to a girl is how she feels, and that can be done for free. Plenty of guys have gotten bangs with no money, but those guys typically have a lot of experience (i.e. Rejections behind them).
One thing you can try on a second date is to do a picnic (weather permitting). Supply your own snacks and drinks. Easy and "romantic." Walks in indoor gardens can also be used.
Ultimately though you're going to have to get to her place because of your living situation. Can you cook? Even if you can't, learn to cook a meal well and then volunteer to do it at her place (pasta dish should be cheap enough). Buy some sangria (it's cheap and girls love it), and you should be set.
All you can do is your best.
As you probably know what is most important to a girl is how she feels, and that can be done for free. Plenty of guys have gotten bangs with no money, but those guys typically have a lot of experience (i.e. Rejections behind them).
One thing you can try on a second date is to do a picnic (weather permitting). Supply your own snacks and drinks. Easy and "romantic." Walks in indoor gardens can also be used.
Ultimately though you're going to have to get to her place because of your living situation. Can you cook? Even if you can't, learn to cook a meal well and then volunteer to do it at her place (pasta dish should be cheap enough). Buy some sangria (it's cheap and girls love it), and you should be set.
All you can do is your best.