I let my girlfriend pay, and just get her back later, and have no problem splitting a bill.
Then again, we have thoroughly discussed this and it's an understanding now, nothing we have to bicker over.
I let my girlfriend pay, and just get her back later, and have no problem splitting a bill.
Then again, we have thoroughly discussed this and it's an understanding now, nothing we have to bicker over.
how old are you?
The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness, can be trained to do most things
I'm 18 years old.
The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness, can be trained to do most things
I could see how that can happen, but it's kind of a leap.
You've probably heard this a million times about this situation, but... this one's different. Besides, we haven't had sex, and he's not pushing it, just being really sweet to me, so it seems unlikely.
Back to my original question... what do I say if we get the bill and he asks me to pay? Should I just be straightforward about my feelings, or try to sidestep it? If sidestep, how?
No, don't wait until you get a bill, you discuss this well before you even go out for food.
The male is a domestic animal which, if treated with firmness, can be trained to do most things
"You should probably"
See that? The you?
When discussing a conflict of interest it's important to discuss the I.
I was raised that the man should pay for the woman.
I would prefer if I would only pay for half of the bill.
Or.
I'm uncomfortable paying for the both of us.
I'm not in the position to pay for us both because of how little I make.
Or.
What are your thoughts on who pays for dinner?
In this case, he'll probably be onto what you're getting at, but it gives him an opportunity to make his opinion known before he feels too defensive, this way you can see where he stands and react accordingly.
Semantics are very important.
Right, but how would it come up?
There are no rules but I find when there is good chemistry between the two on the first date the guy will pay. After all he asked you out. You pay when you want to get the hell out of there.
If it's a relationship the person who does the asking pays. If they can't pay then don't ask. Find something to do that you can afford.
This stuff should be common sense.
You are not to expect a man to pay if you are asking him out. That's not cool. Are you cool?
If you can't handle me at my worst, then you sure as hell don't deserve me at my best. ~ Marilyn Monroe