Love, dating, relationships, and the like are always subjects that are interesting to talk about. Everybody is curious and wants to know all there is to know about anything pertaining to love, but so often, they’re afraid to ask the questions.
It can be challenging to navigate the waters of love, because they go through cycles. There are ebbs and flows, and just as the moon has an effect on the tides of the ocean, there are forces at work in your life and in nature that are going to have an effect on your life pertaining to love and relationships.
If you specifically question who pays for what when you go on a date with somebody, as this can be a hot topic of debate, here are some things to consider before you make any decisions on the matter:
Who Did the Asking?
First things first. Who turned on the charm and did the asking out of the other party out on a date? Because it’s just not right in any sense of the idea to ask somebody out and then expect them to pick up the tab. Maybe you were the one who made them feel good about you on a previous date by using the magic of your pheromones (look at True Pheromones for reference), and you were the one that invited the second date to happen. It’s on you.
If you’re in the beginning stages of the romance and you’ve been on 2 or 3 dates, if you didn’t pay the tab last time, consider paying it this time. This creates an atmosphere that is not based on awkward tension over one person always grabbing the check. It also shows that you’re in this as a team, not to be treated like you’re the shiz.
Treat The Person Like You’d Treat A Friend
If you’re a woman who is on a date with a man who is really into you and old fashioned, he might offer to pay the tab every time you go out. However, the world doesn’t really operate like this anymore. People who feel like they’re entitled to have somebody pay for them because they’re either the woman or they weren’t the one who initiated the relationship in the first place are in the wrong.
Your date is a friend above anything. Would you make a friend pick up your tab every time you hang out? Probably not. It’s okay for a woman to pay. It’s okay to split the check. It’s okay for the man to pay. It’s okay. It’s money. It’s not the end of the world. Just don’t go in with an expectation. Have a civilized conversation with you date about what you want to do and the awkwardness will be over quickly. The circumstance will decided who pays what when. Just pay attention.
