Who Pays On A Date? Let’s Talk About Money
Did you know that about 50% of divorces cite money as one of the problems in their relationship, and it seems to me that most humans are naive or scared to talk about money when dating?
Here’s the thing, throughout history, men have been expected to pay because men have been the breadwinner in most marriages, and the reality is, times have changed given that women actually outnumber men in the workforce.
Women now have access to the resources to take care of themselves and not be dependent on a man, which has created some confusion (on the narrative) of who pays for a date which is why it’s time to talk about money when dating.
In today’s episode, we will explore the DEEPER conversation about money when dating and who should pay for dates.
Let’s talk about… Who Pays On A Date? Let’s Talk About Money
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I so totally agree with everything you said in. today’s podcast. I have had men friends tell me that if I pay, then it proves that I don’t “need” the man.
I don’t “need” – I “want” a relationship. And I feel that it should be equal – a relationship to me is the icing on my life.
I have a girlfriend who says if the guy doesn’t pay for everything, wine and dine here, and oh also make more money than her, that he is out.
I need to sit down and listen to all of your podcasts!
Happy to hear this resonated with you…
Great podcast, Jonathon! I like the idea of paying on a “sliding scale” once a relationship has been established — whoever makes the most money could contribute a little more. But during the getting-to-know-you stage, I always offer to contribute on the first date (or go Dutch), and then I think we should take turns paying for those first wonderful “Eight Dates”. ?
Thank you. Happy to hear this resonated with you…
Jonathan,
You did not mention how women treat men back by cooking a meal at their home for the guy. That is how I show a guy I appreciate him, but I still feel he is somewhat irked when he pays the entire restaurant bill. Sometimes I have offered, sometimes I don’t.
He makes at least 3 to 4 times my income. Maybe more. Sometimes I feel he doesn’t invite me along because he doesn’t want to pay my meal.
Gretchen, As I said in the podcast, the person who makes the most should contribute the most. And home-cooked meals are the same as taking a person out to dinner (in my opinion).