Comments on: Should you pay for the first date? http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/ Dating Blog for Success!! Thu, 20 Aug 2009 06:17:59 -0700 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 hourly 1 By: admin http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-35 admin Thu, 07 May 2009 02:55:32 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-35 Not Me!!:) Not Me!!:)

]]> By: jim http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-33 jim Thu, 07 May 2009 02:04:11 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-33 so who pays for the first date folks? so who pays for the first date folks?

]]> By: admin http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-20 admin Wed, 29 Apr 2009 22:51:14 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-20 I totally agree with you Cameron! This is an informal setting where you can ask questions and get to know more about what your date is looking for and if you are on the same path. Just because you have chemistry does not mean that it will convert in a quality long term relationship! I totally agree with you Cameron! This is an informal setting where you can ask questions and get to know more about what your date is looking for and if you are on the same path. Just because you have chemistry does not mean that it will convert in a quality long term relationship!

]]> By: Cameron Sharpe http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-19 Cameron Sharpe Wed, 29 Apr 2009 07:26:28 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-19 "The first date is an excellent time to discuss what you expect from a relationship, your religious beliefs, your morals and where you see your future.Two people on a different path are going to have a near impossible time forming a life, even if there is love.There is more to a relationship than love and passion." I agree and you can find out about another person a lot in the first date, whether you're connected or not, first date says it! “The first date is an excellent time to discuss what you expect from a relationship, your religious beliefs, your morals and where you see your future.Two people on a different path are going to have a near impossible time forming a life, even if there is love.There is more to a relationship than love and passion.” I agree and you can find out about another person a lot in the first date, whether you’re connected or not, first date says it!

]]> By: jim http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-15 jim Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:30:16 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-15 after the first date??? i usually cover it. but like someone else here pointed out; it is reasonable that whomever set up the date covers most or al the expenses, unless the other person offers. in today's world, i dont believe there is any longer the standing expectation that men should always pay the expense. in fact, i have sensed some irritation with some ladies who have actually questioned why i would always pay the bill. today, women want to carry their own load, chivalry not-withstanding.... my nickel's worth this time......! after the first date??? i usually cover it. but like someone else here pointed out; it is reasonable that whomever set up the date covers most or al the expenses, unless the other person offers. in today’s world, i dont believe there is any longer the standing expectation that men should always pay the expense. in fact, i have sensed some irritation with some ladies who have actually questioned why i would always pay the bill. today, women want to carry their own load, chivalry not-withstanding….

my nickel’s worth this time……!

]]> By: jim http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-14 jim Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:26:46 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-14 i approach a first meeting as if i am responsible for the expense. if the lady makes no gesture towards sharing the cost or perhaps the tip, i assume it is mine with no questions. there are exceptions: i have met ladies who say upfront they would like to share the cost. i acknowledge, then wait to see if they offer afterwards. the initial gesture can sometimes change once you meet a person. i then accept her offer, gently suggesting that i would be happy handling the dinner (or major portion of the cost) if she would be comfortable with the tip or comparible. i have also met ladies who have offered to pay some portion as the evening drasw to a close. again, i politely suggest i can handle the bulk if they are OK with that. that usually works for both parties and assures that if a second date is in the offing, the first date's expenses dont get in the way... my 2 cents !!!!! i approach a first meeting as if i am responsible for the expense. if the lady makes no gesture towards sharing the cost or perhaps the tip, i assume it is mine with no questions.

there are exceptions: i have met ladies who say upfront they would like to share the cost. i acknowledge, then wait to see if they offer afterwards. the initial gesture can sometimes change once you meet a person. i then accept her offer, gently suggesting that i would be happy handling the dinner (or major portion of the cost) if she would be comfortable with the tip or comparible.

i have also met ladies who have offered to pay some portion as the evening drasw to a close. again, i politely suggest i can handle the bulk if they are OK with that. that usually works for both parties and assures that if a second date is in the offing, the first date’s expenses dont get in the way…

my 2 cents !!!!!

]]> By: Caroline http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-10 Caroline Mon, 20 Apr 2009 05:36:30 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-10 I think that men should pay also. Men want to feel like men and if you start offering to pay for everything they feel like they are not the man!! Let them pay!! I think that men should pay also. Men want to feel like men and if you start offering to pay for everything they feel like they are not the man!! Let them pay!!

]]> By: admin http://successfuldatingpro.com/just-for-men/should-you-pay-for-the-first-date/comment-page-1/#comment-8 admin Sun, 19 Apr 2009 06:36:34 +0000 http://successfuldatingpro.com/?p=159#comment-8 I appreciate your opinion but I do feel that the man should pay for the first date and most of the dates! Most men will also agree from the data I have read! I appreciate your opinion but I do feel that the man should pay for the first date and most of the dates! Most men will also agree from the data I have read!

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