Should guy pay the bill or split on the first date?

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The age old debate.

MrOracle · Accepted Answer

The bill should be small enough that it's irrelevant. Men who take a woman they don't even know to an expensive dinner and often other entertainment on the first couple of dates are idiots in my opinion. Save that for when you are in a relationship, because otherwise you are just making women (who are strangers to you) feel entitled to use you.

I don't care if you bring home $1M a month, that's still not smart, and only attracts the wrong kind of woman and makes more of them.

Early dates are mostly for vetting each other, to see if you want to invest in them further. Get some ice cream or something, sure, but keep the costs down to the point where it doesn't matter. Focus on the other person, and not on using your money to try to impress them.

dragoblack · Accepted Answer

First date is always split. That way if it is bad, either can just pay for their own and leave on a less sour note. The option is there for the man or woman to pay for the others meal/drink if they wish, and the gesture means more.

With any date, regardless of how many, both should come with the same intent that they will pay for their own meal.

Here is a good dating habit. When it comes to the second date offer to pay for each others meals. The woman shows her financial stability, as does the man shows his.
It's 2024, everyone is struggling, and the economy is going to the toilet. The old 1950s style dating doesn't work in this day & age, as well as social structure.
We need new dating habits & traditions

Sunnysunny123 · Accepted Answer

I do think the guy should pay for the first date but i don't think he should stress that it has to be at a nice restaurant. It all depends on his budget i wouldn't want someone to loan money just to impress me on the first date at a nice place. When i get asked out on a date i always allow him to choose and wouldn't be mad even if it's on a bench in the park sipping milkshakes from mcdonalds. If they insist that i choose i usually go for a nice and cozy cafe with acceptable prices, and always always offer to pay the bill or at least split it but it has never been the case.

Anonymous · Accepted Answer

I never understood how this was a debate. I was like 20 when i first heard that men are expected to pay. I remember stressing about dates so hard cuz i was broke and had to make excuses why we couldnt go to xyz. Had I known the guy was gonna pay my part I would have relaxed. I just assumed we each paid our way… i dont see how i would have thought otherwise

razelove · Answer

Society is so backwards, the woman should pay the bill, I'm in my soft guy era. Drizzle Drizzle.

If I met them online I'm going somewhere that costs 10 dollars or less, and if they try to run it up, they can pay. If it's from a cold approach I'll buy some food at a diner if things are going well, especially if it's day game and around lunch.

SvenTree · Answer

Wait... Why is there no option for "the woman should pay"? Hahaha.

I have never gone on a date with a woman that doesn't offer to split the bill.

Honestly, I don't mind paying, I'm in the top 1% earners. It's not the amount of money, but I do think that it's a considerate and a nice gesture when she wants to split the bill or contribute to the experience somehow (and I don't mean simply snowing up and looking pretty). It has never been the case for me, but if a woman always expected me to put all of the work in the relationship, I would walk away very quickly.

Maybe_Maybe_not · Answer

Who is dating who?  on a stereotypical level, a trad guy will please a trad girl when paying. A prog girl will be pleased to split with the prog guy. Although, the reality as I lived it, is much less stereotypical than that. The best ideal possible situation I would see are that girl and that guy genuinely  laughing, at the triviality AND the importance, of this payment issue  during a date [:

MisterWack · Answer

Solution: Discuss the bill upfront once a date is planned out, you should negotiate ‘you pay for your meal’ & ‘I’ll pay for my meal’ OR could say you’ll handle the bill OR suggest you split it.
If it were me, I’m going with the first option since I’d eat a small meal because I’m more focused on getting to know her personality / character / priorities / focused on the conversation aspect.

Tim2nice · Answer

It depends on who’s dating who. My first dates are usually drinks at the pub and I’ll pay for the first round. If she offers to pay for the second round I know she’s a decent woman and I’ll offer to take her for dinner afterwards and I’ll pay. If she downs shots and expects more I’ll make my excuses and say my goodbyes

cheapshotbob · Answer

if your friends, you should go dutch, but if you're in a relationship, the man should pay it, simplifies it and makes more sense. some women might agree with this

Jennz6 · Answer

Girls are you crazy, the guy should pay. At least if he asked you for a date.

Miristheiss · Answer

Since women rarely ask guys out on first dates and it is usually a guy asking a girl out he should probably pay. You asked her, she didn't ask you.

PeachyPie93 · Answer

Split.. but if I am super willing to split I have no interest in seeing you again. If I let a guy pay its cuz I want to see him again.

DrPepper12 · Answer

Guy should pay unless it gets into a pissing contest then split it. If you girls are using this contest as a "test" DONT. YOU LOSE EVERY TIME

Nikki1989 · Answer

The one asking for the date should at least offer to pay.

Apple1996 · Answer

If a guy didn't pay for me I wouldn't be seeing him again

Ms_Facesitter · Answer

Split. I can pay for my own food. Unless you insist, and I will appreciate it, but it won't impress me.

Dargil · Answer

If he invites her out and chooses the venue, he pays. If not, split it.

blondfrog · Answer

The waiter should since you two are so special.

Dongie · Answer

The form of this question twice today. If you don't care to pay don't ask her out. Whomever asks the other out pays. It's a date.

Tomisworthless · Answer

Who cares. If it went good n u like her pay. If u dont like her but maintain good character pay and move on. If y'all just out and not on a date then anyone can throw in

clampfan101 · Answer

Women are becoming increasingly independent. The guy paying would be very polite, but I see nothing wrong with wanting to split it.

Unit1 · Answer

Split the bill to screen out the gold diggers 😎

Anonymous · Answer

To me this isn't a debate. I'm going to pay. But if other guys or girls want to split it that's up to them. I'm not telling other people how to live their life.

captain_voidwalker · Answer

First dates should be cheap like coffee or a home cooked meal

Anonymous · Answer

It it is a date the guy should pay. If it is in friendship then any possibility is open

236color · Answer

The one that asks, pays.

jojouzumaki · Answer

Definitely split the bill.

ZS007 · Answer

whatever feels right on the date

paledreams · Answer

Split the bill 💵😋😈

StevenMcGarrett · Answer

Guys take care of women. Set the tone.

Nifrayu · Answer

The gal should pay.

LiamJHayden · Answer

The asker should at least offer.

Aiko_E_Lara · Answer

The one who asked for it should pay

CubaPirate · Answer

Caring is sharing. Split the bill

Guacamole409 · Answer

Split the bill.

Jmmmfi4 · Answer

IM OKAY WITH PAYING

Stavoula82 · Answer

I think the asker pays.

Peridot25 · Answer

Go Dutch

BarryLiverstone · Answer

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