Today's Topic: First Date Rules

So my friend is so excited because she met this great guy and is about to go on her first date with him.  She's a little nervous buy mostly just ready. . . She hasn't been out on a date in forever.  She asked me last night... "Should a man have to pay for dinner on a first date? Is this a sign of weakness on a woman's behalf?" Okay it's 2008 and rules like that are not important.  Although it would be nice if a man got the tab on the first date, I don't think it's necessary.  I also don't think it shows weakness on a woman's behalf either. 

Here's how I see it . . . sometimes the guy may not be financially stable to pay for the entire bill.  But I also don't think you should go to a super fancy restaurant either.  When I was in college I would usually always split the bill with my dates.  We were both strapped for cash and it just made it easier.  Now that we're older it makes more sense for the guy to grab the bill.  If he does, we woman should thank him and not look into it as them dominating us with their power to pay for dinner. The first date is an important one... you both want to impress one another, so maybe he grabs the meal, then you get the movie tickets or dessert later on.  Never talk about your ex, and never talk about children or marriage on the first date.  If you keep it simple and just have some fun you should be okay.

Xoxo,

Sisanie