Who should pay for the first date?

[RPBrown]

well, my answer is double--I'm old-fashioned enough to think that the man should ask & pay!

Me too. Guess I am not used to the newways of dating. Glad I dont have to worry about it

[Scott in Houston]

Although my wife of now 8 years initiated the first contact, I paid on our first date. It was me, however, that did "officially" ask her to lunch first. I agree that the more important thing here is that the man at least offer first...regardless of who pays in the end. And keep the phones holstered...IMHO.

This made me think of how I met my wife. I gave her a ride to Austin in college on the sole basis that she was to 'split gas costs' with me. She had other intentions though. And FWIW, I never got that gas money. I did get her as my bride though. :)

[A-R]

I just happened upon this photo that I thought fit some of the themes in this thread rather well for a gun forum ...

[strider67]

Although my wife of now 8 years initiated the first contact, I paid on our first date. It was me, however, that did "officially" ask her to lunch first. I agree that the more important thing here is that the man at least offer first...regardless of who pays in the end. And keep the phones holstered...IMHO.

This made me think of how I met my wife. I gave her a ride to Austin in college on the sole basis that she was to 'split gas costs' with me. She had other intentions though. And FWIW, I never got that gas money. I did get her as my bride though. :)

So essentially, y'all planned on going dutch and you ended up paying. With gas prices rising every day, I think it's time you tell her to pony up on that gas money! And yes, you can come stay with us for a while...

[Scott in Houston]

Although my wife of now 8 years initiated the first contact, I paid on our first date. It was me, however, that did "officially" ask her to lunch first. I agree that the more important thing here is that the man at least offer first...regardless of who pays in the end. And keep the phones holstered...IMHO.

This made me think of how I met my wife. I gave her a ride to Austin in college on the sole basis that she was to 'split gas costs' with me. She had other intentions though. And FWIW, I never got that gas money. I did get her as my bride though. :)

So essentially, y'all planned on going dutch and you ended up paying. With gas prices rising every day, I think it's time you tell her to pony up on that gas money! And yes, you can come stay with us for a while...

Ha! Good point! Let's see, that was 1990 gas prices, so she owes me about $20!
Also, after I bring this up, I may end up staying with you for a while... alone. Know a good divorce lawyer?