Septerra - gliding is a good option for a number of reasons with price certainly being up there. However from a selection view-point it's regarded well as it demands quite a bit of time from you. Anyone with cash can throw dollars at a cessna school, turn up, fly and walk away; a few glider flights often require a full day at an airfield assuming you're going to a self help club. A log book with gliding solo and more indicates a real commitment to flying. Quite aside from the fact that you tend to become an empathic pilot in the long run.
The temptation to pass comment on girlfriends and being hard done by with delays is huge - but I'll resist!!