I do that kind of stuff all the time. I mean, come on, how much money is it worth to have a good story? A few dollars for a good story is a fantastic bargain. I have a good job, so I just consider it an entertainment expense, like an expensive trip to Vegas.
One woman I lived with moved out on a weekend I was away and stole most of my furniture. When I asked her later why she did it, she said that we had bought it while living together, and so she figured that half was hers. I guess she forgot that I paid for everything. The funny part is that I purposely left that weekend at her request so that she wouldn't have so much "turmoil" while moving. Luckily she had bad taste, and didn't take the stuff I liked.
I live in the Bay Area, and please, the women here are just awful. Sure, there are some nice ones, but I haven't met any in a while. If you don't drive a Ferrari and look like Tom Cruise they want nothing to do with you. And then they complain that ALL of the guys they meet treat them like dirt. Cmon, make a connection. And I moved here from L.A. and thought it would be so much better...
So really, why not have a little fun at their expense for once. I never do anything overtly bad to them, I just let it happen and giggle under my breath. I know I have a bad attitude, but, oh well.
In all fairness, I have my share of male friends who are users too.
Thanks for your story. I think you have a good and healthy attitude.