Being single, for a lot of people, is all about playing the field. Dating one person at a time until they get tired of them isn’t time-effective for a lot of single people, and many choose to date multiple people at the same time -- not the same night, of course, but say, a couple of different dates per week with different people. The problem this can lead to, however, is that it can get confusing.
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I’ve mentioned here before that I go on my fair share of first dates, and lately I’ve been talking myself into not writing people off for a less-than-impeccable first impression. It’s gotten me to start wondering if there are really very many people in relationships who can say, with utter truth, that when they met the person they’re with, they felt that “click.” You know, when the stars align and conversation is perfect and they kiss you goodnight and it’s not awful and you go home floating? That. Is it really that common? And more importantly, is it necessary for something to work?
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A friend of mine went on a date with a guy a couple of weeks ago, and when she offered to split the bill, he agreed. This isn’t uncommon or anything to write about, but afterwards, when they decided to go on a second date, he mentioned to her that he was surprised she wanted to see him again, because according to him, when a girl offers to pay it means she doesn’t like the guy. She explained that wasn’t the case, but he was insistent, and when she told me about this story, it made me think of the times I’ve offered to pay and what it means, and I realized he’s partially right, but also partially wrong.
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Modern dating rules state that it doesn't matter much who pays for a date, but plenty of people still have an opinion about what it means when the man picks up the check at the end of a date. If you go to a relatively expensive spot, does it impress you when he pays or does it make you nervous, like you owe him something?

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We've probably all been there—without even knowing it. We may never find out, but if we do, it's always a bit of a shock. Have you ever been out to dinner or drinks with a friend who picks up the tab, only to find out later on they thought the two of you were on a date?

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