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Old 04-21-2011, 08:25 PM
 
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I don't mind paying for the date or for share, I'm all for it, but I've never been in this situation where the guy asked me straight out before the date to pay for it. I'm not sure how to react to this.

We've been dating for a month now, he paid for all the past dates.

Of course I said I'd be more than happy to, but still. I'm having mixed feelings about this.

What would your reaction be?
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:28 PM
 
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If he's been paying for the past month, then it would only seem fair that you pay for this one.

1 question though.... Did he actually come right out and say it with such demand?

Or did a conversation "lead up to it" so the suggestion was delivered in a more soft and delicate fashion?

Not sure that makes much difference? Just curious
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:34 PM
 
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He came right out and said it but in question form. It was like "You're going to get it this time?" and I was like "sure"


I feel bad for not offering to pay sooner, but it really never occurred to me to do so. Now I feel kinda awkward about future dates. Should I always offer to pay for them now?
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:37 PM
 
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Dunno, never insisted on my date to pay for anything.

Actually, if she wanted to pay, she'd tell me that she insisted to pay, which has happened.

otherwise, I'm the one who's paying, no questions asked.
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:38 PM
 
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I'm the wrong one to ask. I haven't been on a date in ages! But I certainly can understand you feeling a bit uncomfortable about future dates. You guys in your 20's? or 40's? 60's? Hopefully others here, with more experience can help you out.

Best of luck with this one.
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:40 PM
 
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I would not pay for anything so early( honestly most men do not let me pay ever) but maybe it is just me. I only date men that do not mind to pay. I do not like cheapstakes. Lol
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:42 PM
 
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I'm the wrong one to ask. I haven't been on a date in ages! But I certainly can understand you feeling a bit uncomfortable about future dates. You guys in your 20's? or 40's? 60's? Hopefully others here, with more experience can help you out.

Best of luck with this one.
we're in our 20's


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I would not pay for anything so early( honestly most men do not let me pay ever) but maybe it is just me. I only date men that do not mind to pay. I do not like cheapstakes. Lol
Lol, me too. I've just never been in this situation before. Not really sure how to react or what to feel
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:42 PM
 
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I feel bad for not offering to pay sooner, but it really never occurred to me to do so. Now I feel kinda awkward about future dates. Should I always offer to pay for them now?
Well, I don't know how many times you've seen him within this month (if it's just once a week, it's not that big of a deal), but yeah, you should've reciprocated with something by now. That being said, I still don't like his approach...
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:43 PM
 
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we're in our 20's
Do both of you work or are you students?
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Old 04-21-2011, 08:44 PM
 
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Most gentlemen that ask me out pay. I can pay because I have money but if a man asks me to pay foru food most likely it will not be another date
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