| It's been a good evening. You and your date met at | | | | ways than one. |
| one of those trendy restaurants. Yes it's an upscale | | | | It should go without saying that deciding who pays |
| kind of place but it has a good down to earth vibe. | | | | what should be worked out beforehand but over the |
| The conversation between the two of you was | | | | years this has tripped up many would be dating |
| nothing short of dazzling. Both of you came prepared | | | | partners. In the old days it was assumed the man |
| with plenty of material to talk about. Turns out you | | | | would automatically pick up the tab for everything. |
| didn't really need it. The natural connection that the | | | | Thankfully those days are gone. Sort of. While a lot |
| two of you share just took over and before you | | | | of women have no problem footing the bill, there are |
| knew it a couple of hours passed by. | | | | still quite a few who are of the old school mindset. |
| Dinner was the bomb. Everything was well prepared | | | | Some men of course feel the same way but |
| and delicious. You and your date both agree that this | | | | everybody likes to be treated from time to time. |
| place should become a regular spot. That is until you | | | | The point is to not let yourself get caught in this |
| get the check. | | | | type of situation again. You can always call your date |
| You were so into each other that you lost track of | | | | and apologize for what took place and your attitude |
| those second helpings you both ordered. And wow | | | | afterwards. You may have to eat some humble pie |
| did it add up. Factor in the gratuitous tip and it looks | | | | and tell them that you bear the blame for the |
| like you may have to take out a bank loan to pay | | | | confusion. Hopefully your date is on the same |
| for this meal. | | | | wavelength and shoulders some of that responsibility. |
| That unfortunately is not the worst part. Now due to | | | | Even if they don't and you two still feel good about |
| a lack of communication there is confusion about | | | | each other make plans to go out again and decide |
| who is going to pay what. Your date thought you | | | | whose paying. |
| were going to pay since you were the one that | | | | You could take turns or decide to go dutch for |
| asked them out. You figured they were going to pay | | | | awhile. Not having to monitor what somebody else |
| or at least chip in since they were the ones who | | | | decides to order can be a huge burden off your |
| suggested this overpriced establishment with the | | | | shoulders. |
| crummy food (amazing how a bill can change your | | | | You are not a cheapskate and neither is your date. |
| perspective). You would have been satisfied going to | | | | But we live in expensive times and it seems like the |
| Mickey D's and ordering a happy meal. | | | | cost of everything is going up. Therefore it's more |
| Nevertheless you make the grand gesture and pay | | | | than understandable that you don't want to be the |
| the entire amount but that doesn't mean you are | | | | one who always has to shell out the bucks on a date. |
| happy about it. Your date senses this but is not quite | | | | However keep in mind that the other person is also |
| sure what to say. Suddenly, all that great chemistry | | | | feeling the economic squeeze. Try to find that |
| has been replaced by an uncomfortable silence. | | | | common ground that is agreeable to both of you. |
| Saying goodbye at the door is nothing more than a | | | | Then enjoy your nights on the town. |
| grunt and a mumble. Then it's over. Maybe in more | | | | |