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Aug 21, 2016 1:20 PM
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So this topic came to mind and my friends' opinions were diverse. I think it's not necessary as girls can pay for themselves plus you'll be able to avoid golddiggers. Though one friend said you should as it would leave the impression that you don't give a shit about the date. My other friend wasn't sure what to think. What do you guys think about this?
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Aug 21, 2016 1:23 PM
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I've always been the one to pay. I remember someone saying that whoever asked the other out should be the one to pay for the date, which makes sense to me.
Aug 21, 2016 1:24 PM
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Hey dude, No, it's sexist that the man must pay.
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Aug 21, 2016 1:25 PM
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I feel guilty if a guy pays for me lol.
I'd rather we share it.
And even if he did pay for me, the next date I'd pay for him because I think its unfair in my opinion. I don't know xD
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Aug 21, 2016 1:26 PM
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Ardanaz said:
I've always been the one to pay. I remember someone saying that whoever asked the other out should be the one to pay for the date, which makes sense to me.
Yup, and seeing as "MEN MUST BE THE ONE ASKING!!!" then women generally should pay.

Aug 21, 2016 1:27 PM
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I think if you asked them yeah since you invited them but if they want to pay half or all nothing is stopping them.
Aug 21, 2016 1:27 PM
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All the girls I have gone out with have insisted we split the bill but I always pay the whole thing for the first date.
Aug 21, 2016 1:28 PM
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Split the bill between you two if she feels bad for you paying it?
Aug 21, 2016 1:28 PM
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I'm a bit traditionalist, so yeah I think so, especially if it was the guy who asked the girl out. If the girl insists that they split the bill, or if she wants to pay, then that's cool too I guess. Whatever makes them get along.
Aug 21, 2016 1:30 PM

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RottedRabbit said:
Yup, and seeing as "MEN MUST BE THE ONE ASKING!!!" then women generally should pay.

Yeah, men are more likely to be the one asking the girl out. Though not always, so keep looking :)

ozeanfinity said:
I feel guilty if a guy pays for me lol.
I'd rather we share it.
And even if he did pay for me, the next date I'd pay for him because I think its unfair in my opinion. I don't know xD

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Aug 21, 2016 1:30 PM

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I think it's nice when a guy shows he's willing to pay for the meal (if he asked the girl out) but it's not necessary. I never went out for a meal with someone, but I did go out for a drink and I always carried money to pay for myself even though I rarely did because guys always insisted on paying themselves. However, I do feel uncomfortable when someone else is paying for me so I think the best choice would be to split the bill.
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Aug 21, 2016 1:31 PM

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RottedRabbit said:
Ardanaz said:
I've always been the one to pay. I remember someone saying that whoever asked the other out should be the one to pay for the date, which makes sense to me.
Yup, and seeing as "MEN MUST BE THE ONE ASKING!!!" then women generally should pay.
hey dude! Yeah I don't like this standard either, tho I would want to be the one to ask, so I can be proud of myself afterwards :P
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Aug 21, 2016 1:33 PM

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ozeanfinity said:
I feel guilty if a guy pays for me lol.
I'd rather we share it.
And even if he did pay for me, the next date I'd pay for him because I think its unfair in my opinion. I don't know xD
Yeah I feel the same way about household chores, I wouldn't let a girl do all of that since I would feel bad not doing anything in return for the house. I like an equal relationship :)
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Aug 21, 2016 1:36 PM

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Ardanaz said:


ozeanfinity said:
I feel guilty if a guy pays for me lol.
I'd rather we share it.
And even if he did pay for me, the next date I'd pay for him because I think its unfair in my opinion. I don't know xD

Wish more were like you ^^



Ah, thank you xD

I really do think it's unfair though. If the majority of women are letting men pay for the entire date/dates then that's kind of rude ^-^;.
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Aug 21, 2016 1:37 PM

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Moog said:
I'm a bit traditionalist, so yeah I think so, especially if it was the guy who asked the girl out.


Yep, I think so too. It's alright to split the bill in half, but only if the girl suggests it. It might look better if the boy insists on paying though. It's not about if the girl can pay or not, it's just a common manner like opening the door for her or walking her home/to the station.
Aug 21, 2016 1:38 PM

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BG_Anime said:
ozeanfinity said:
I feel guilty if a guy pays for me lol.
I'd rather we share it.
And even if he did pay for me, the next date I'd pay for him because I think its unfair in my opinion. I don't know xD
Yeah I feel the same way about household chores, I wouldn't let a girl do all of that since I would feel bad not doing anything in return for the house. I like an equal relationship :)


That's very kind. It's nice to see people that are supportive of their significant others ^-^
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Aug 21, 2016 1:40 PM

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ozeanfinity said:
Ah, thank you xD

I really do think it's unfair though. If the majority of women are letting men pay for the entire date/dates then that's kind of rude ^-^;.

Yeah, maybe it is. Splitting the bill seems the most fair to me. I also find it much more attractive if a girl wants to split the bill and doesn't just let the guy pay for it all.
Aug 21, 2016 1:42 PM
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I think everyone should always expect to pay for themselves, but if somebody offers to pay the bill then sure, that's nice


Aug 21, 2016 1:48 PM

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Since generally men are expected to pay for the meal I think it shows a sign of maturity if the girl offers to pay for her part. It also shows that she isn't expecting to rely on you for everything or for you to buy her stuff just because "you're dating", which would make for a better girlfriend. If the girl doesn't offer to pay then it would be rude for the guy to force her to, but if she does offer then that's a good thing.
Aug 21, 2016 1:53 PM

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Depends on the girl I suppose.

If she is from a traditional family, and her dad knows you are on a date, and she seems to be good wife material then you will be paying, and be glad about it.

If she is non-traditional, split the bill.

One or the other.

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Aug 21, 2016 2:07 PM

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Well let me do the impossible and date a girl then I will think about that lol but if it ever happens I think splitting the bill is the best thing
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ozeanfinity said:
BG_Anime said:
Yeah I feel the same way about household chores, I wouldn't let a girl do all of that since I would feel bad not doing anything in return for the house. I like an equal relationship :)


That's very kind. It's nice to see people that are supportive of their significant others ^-^
same goes for you! I bet you're really kind :)
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Aug 21, 2016 2:13 PM

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Whoever asked the other on the date should offer to pay. I do however think the person who was asked should be nice and split the check.

On a side note I went on a few dates with this guy who really insisted he pay no matter what I said. He actually go really rude about it (making comments about how he makes more then me anyway) which was a major turn off for me.
Aug 21, 2016 2:14 PM

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Revolt1021 said:
Well let me do the impossible and date a girl then I will think about that lol but if it ever happens I think splitting the bill is the best thing
same goes for me haha not like I've ever been on a date, just looking towards the future
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BG_Anime said:
Revolt1021 said:
Well let me do the impossible and date a girl then I will think about that lol but if it ever happens I think splitting the bill is the best thing
same goes for me haha not like I've ever been on a date, just looking towards the future
Dont worry bro no matter what we will never give up and on a date with girls lol
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If he wants to then why not? I don't think it should be considered an obligation, though.



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Revolt1021 said:
BG_Anime said:
same goes for me haha not like I've ever been on a date, just looking towards the future
Dont worry bro no matter what we will never give up and on a date with girls lol
Revolt1021 said:
BG_Anime said:
same goes for me haha not like I've ever been on a date, just looking towards the future
Dont worry bro no matter what we will never give up and on a date with girls lol
yeahhhhh! We'll never give up! :D someday we'll find our true love
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Aug 21, 2016 2:59 PM

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Rarusu_ said:
I think everyone should always expect to pay for themselves, but if somebody offers to pay the bill then sure, that's nice
This, no reason to expect anything else honestly.
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Aug 21, 2016 3:22 PM

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You do whatever the fuck you want. You want to pay for the bitch? Pay. You don't want to? Don't pay for her. Simple as fuck.
Aug 21, 2016 3:58 PM

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it shouldn't matter. you pay for what you order.
Aug 21, 2016 4:49 PM

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The guy shouldn't take paying for meals as an obligation. In fact, I always have my money with me and expect to pay the bill for myself but when the other person insists to pay for both orders, I don't really deny but go with it instead. I actually feel guilty when a guy pays for me ( x_x), it's something I'd rather share tbh.
Aug 21, 2016 4:51 PM

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Yes or no, depends on the girl I guess, but I think that you should buy her lunch the first time you go out.
Aug 21, 2016 5:18 PM

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I've always been the one to pay if it's food, movies, we split the bill.

Mostly because I always choose the place to eat and they cost a lot for a student's budget.
Aug 21, 2016 7:00 PM

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I've always been a fair gf, I'd always pay half of everything, I think it's bs to let one person pay for everything


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Aug 21, 2016 9:45 PM

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No not really, in fact if there is an issue with the partner paying then that says something.
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Aug 21, 2016 9:51 PM

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There's no "should", it's courtesy if he wants to pay and it's fine if she accepts it only if he was the one who asked her out. And it's fine if the girl offers too.
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Idealistically, whoever asks the other person out, pays, baring any financial difficulty on either end.

Or split the check.

But generally guys should be paying more often. It makes a good impression the ladies, and it's more often than not a pride thing for guys.
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The criteria should not be based on gender.

On a first date the person who asked the other out should always pay. Each additional date the initiator of the date should also pay except in the case of a mutually decided date, in which case either a split pay is made or you alternate between who pays if both have a source of income. If you are the initiator of a date but do not have an income you should talk things over on how you two are going to go about things, but in the case of a first date for such a situation you should go somewhere that doesn't cost anything so you dont have to rely on your date to pay.
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Ideally I'd like to go dutch, but it really depends on the situation.
It's like if I was the one who did the asking I'd be the first one to reach into my pocket, just about when she's butt in with her "no that's alright, I'll pay for my half". It's actually worked like 100% of the time so far..
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Nah have her pay instead. Equality am I right? When you get done eating tell her you're going to go to the bathroom but actually go to your car and go home. She will be forced to pay.
Aug 21, 2016 11:28 PM

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Why would I go to eat with some stranger in the first place? That's a horrible way to get to know people. When you eat, you shut up. I rather get some drinks instead.
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Should we dump all the "rules" involving dating?

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Aug 21, 2016 11:54 PM
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Only if at the Wal-Mart part of the date if he sharts.
Aug 21, 2016 11:57 PM
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Well, I'd certainly prefer not to be the one to pay.
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Equality means not getting free food.

Deal with it.
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I always pay on the first date.If the girl though wants to split the bill it makes me feel better,because she doesn't seem to go out with me because of my money,but still I say we'll split on the next date.Now,if she insists that much I cannot refuse her offer.My problem would be if she had told me that is my obligation to pay for her,then I would have got pissed,because this is rude and insulting.
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I have always paid for my own meals. Well, minus for a few special occasions that is, but most of the time. Because of that my answer would be no. I think a guy paying for a girl's meals in general is just romanticization if anything.
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the feminist inside me says: "let her pay for it"


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All the girls I have gone out with have insisted we split the bill but I always pay the whole thing for the first date.


+1. I set up something elaborate that draws out the date away from the room and then pay out my own pocket. She comes back to find the bill already paid and can't spend 15 minutes arguing over it because she's indecisive and "feels bad".

Jesus just take it, I'm paying. I AM PAYING.
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I mean, it is nice when a guy does pay for the meal on the first date, but at the same time I don't like it. Just makes me feel guilty cuz I eat way too much.

I remember this one time I kept fighting my ex for 30 minutes saying that we should share the bill, but he kept insisting on paying it himself...

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