Ask Isaac: Who Pays on a Date?

Hi friend,

First thing’s first: because there isn’t a good enough rule of thumb for this dilemma, reaching for your wallet to at least offer to pay half at the end of a date is the perfect course of action, especially considering that in general, many of the antiquated/old school dating protocols no longer apply.

Second: This is why getting coffee is the perfect option for a first date. It’s like, 7 bucks max, which means neither party is worried about a huge bill, you get to have a proper conversation and see what they’re like in the light of day.

Full disclosure: Most girls that I’ve been in relationships with have earned a lot more money than me, and I come from a family of very strong women, so if we’re talking heterosexual dates, a woman paying for her fair share isn’t in the least bit emasculating to me as a man. Some guys might feel otherwise, and if they do, then they’ll pick up the check and that’ll be that.

But I can tell you with 100% certainty that you Venmo-ing a dude for your share of the date is not why you never heard from him again. If a guy likes you, he will hit you up constantly until you agree to go on another date with him. If he doesn’t, you won’t hear from him again. It’s as simple as that.

I vote that everyone should always offer to pay, regardless of A/S/L. It’s 2015, the rules are dead and gone. But luckily for us, manners are still alive and kicking. It’s polite to offer, so offer!

Now to the readers: what do you think? More questions? Hit me up.

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