Most of the guys I have seen in relationships are usually the ones who are paying the bill for dinner, or whatever activity they choose for a date night. While I do think that, yes, the guy in the relationship typically should be paying for the date because it is the “gentlemen” thing to do, the bill should not rely on them every time.
I think that every once in a while, the girl in the relationship could pay for something. For special events such as fancy dinners, the girl’s birthday and anniversaries the guy should be paying. On the flip side, if it’s the guy’s birthday or even just a small date, or maybe just getting some fast food or a sweet treat, then the girl could pay.
I do understand that some people have better financial situations than others. That being the case in many relationships, I feel like date nights should be taken in shifts to pay, instead of one party dealing with the financial strain of paying for every outing. For example, say you have a date night once a week, the guy will pay for one week and then the following week the girl will, just to keep everything fair.
Situations also may vary depending on if you’re dating, married or moving in together, as most married couples do share a bank account. In that case, I feel the guy honestly should be picking up the check. Also, if the woman in the relationship is taking care of the kids or cooking, while the husband is at work most of the time, then the husband 100% should be picking up that check for date night every time.
Overall, everyone’s financial situations are different and who pays for date night can also depend on the status of the relationship and overall, how things work best for you. For me personally though, the guy is paying 90% of the time.
