Should a man always pay for dinner? Would a woman insist on paying?

Answer 1

I never assume a man is paying-its nice when he does but after a few dates if he always paid I would offer to pay andif he didnt accept I would offer to make it up to him buy making dinner

Answer 2

A man should always at least offer to pay for the dinner but if a woman wants to pay then that should be okay too. This can go both ways. Yes a woman may insist on paying if she wants to surprise him and be the one to treat him out for once. This should be acceptable and fine to do.

Answer 3

Money is an important issue because it entails power.
The one that has more money feels like he/she has more power.

So, traditionally men payed because women didn't work or earn their own money. Now, things have changed and it's OK for a woman to pay for her fiance's or husband's dinner.

A woman can insist on paying -at least for her share- if she feels the man might expect some kind of "payment" afterwards. And this is a good way to show that she is not interested...

But as a general rule, when dating, the man should pick up the tab because he is saying he will be a good provider if they get married.

Just my opinion.

Answer 4

I am a woman and think that women should offer to pay sometimes while on a date,or at least offer to go dutch.It's important to trade off so that the guy doesn't get resentful for always coming out of pocket,and the woman doesn't get complacent in the thinking that she's entitled to free meals and takes it for granted.Some men feel inadequate if the woman pays for the meal.It should be something that's discussed beforehand so there's no confusion whatsoever.I hope this helps.

Answer 5

Women fought very hard to be equal with men in society. Did this fight include everything except for paying for dinner? Now, I do pay for dinner most of the time, but that's my choice. A women shouldn't just expect a man to pay to the bill.

Answer 6

Women always insist on paying on the first date knowing deep down they want the man to pay. My theory is whoever suggests the outing should pay.

Answer 7

I insist once in awhile. He always says no. so sometimes I say I'm going to the bathroom and I really pay for the bill. I like doing this so the guy knows I care about the date and I'm not just using him

Answer 8

No.. A man shouldnt always pay for dinner. He does not owe woman anything except his female family members. A woman should insist on paying for her own if she earn her own money and we are now in year 2007.. come on.. men dun owe us anything and neither do we women.

Answer 9

I think it's whomever asked to go on the date should be prepared to pay, but how things are - both genders working, I always make sure to have money when on dates. There's really no strict rule on that anymore. We're all making money, so why not? If your date insists he pay when you're the one that asked him out, then say "Okay, but the next one is definitely on me," or ", Okay, but I'll get our drinks," and if one person pays, the other should be the one who leaves the tip.

Answer 10

Here's the deal--lots of young women are still figuring out what it is to be an adult woman in today's world. They know they want to be treated like full adults rather than children or pets and yet there is something simultaneously appealing about being cared for and even doted on a little bit. This seems to create something of a disconnect for some women, and therefore, in their interactions with men. Some people also feel apologetic about their real feelings because they don't jive with their stated worldview. That aside, I can only offer my own person views on the subject as a 40-something woman. I want an equal chance at my job and generally in life. I don't expect to be unable to purchase a home because I am a woman, I expect to be able to get my car fixed without being robbed because I'm not a guy, I expect that my male counterpart and I are paid the same wage for doing the same job. In the ways that I'm approached/dealt with in public life, I expect to be treated as well as any other customer/patient. etc even though I am a woman. In my love life, I expect to be treated differently from everyone else by the man I am with. The significant person in your life should WANT TO treat you better then some nameless stranger he may encounter in the bank lobby or in line at the market. Often times, people who are dating and getting to know one another go to restaurants. If he doesn't feel like I am special enough to treat me while on a date he asked for, then I am no different to him than any other diner in the restaurant, and I AM different-at least to him I should be--you would think. If he can't spring for dinner, he's either cheap or not interested in treating me like I'm very special-either way, why would I want to date either of those men? I wouldn't. That is not to say the man is a gravy train. I think both people should be treating their partner like the are very special and do what they can for each other-both of them. My husband is a happy man, and I am a happy wife because we understand and remember that for each other, we are truly special. If you want to keep love, you can't keep score.