Dating isn’t cheap, particularly this generation has to deal with some extraordinary financial circumstances. How you and your another half paying for the date? the one who is earning more paying or going dutch (AA-basis) splitting the bills?
Lately a girl took a Facebook page ” UM Confessions” to seek for opinion on how to split the cost when going out with your boyfriend or girlfriend. She go dutch ( on AA-basis) with her boyfriend but she felt isn’t fair as she was paying half but her boyfriend is eating more than her.
Her post read:
What is your rule of thumb going on a date with your boyfriend?
For example, expenses on dinner, movie, petrol, parking and so on. How do you split the bills?
As for me, i was thinking if we are going for a dinner and movie date, my boyfriend should pay for the dinner then i will get the movie tickets sorted ( I suppose i should shoulder the smaller amount).
But, how am i going to discuss this matter with my boyfriend?
We used to on 50/50 split but he is a big eater. I felt i’m spending more on a date with him rather than going out alone.
What should i do? Anyone can share with me the way you get along with your boyfriend? I’m helpless~
Let’s check out the netizens’ comments:
▼ ” Then you should eat more”
▼” Sit in a separate table ordering your own food and paying for your own food”
▼ ” I would suggest you two go for a buffet”
▼ Some netizens suggesting going dutch ( AA-basis), splitting the bills.
▼” If he is paying for your dinner, then you pay parking or if you think he is paying more then can buy him some titbits/ milktea or pay for the movie tickets. But still i would suggest you to have a chat with him on this matter.”
▼” Not sure whether you are financial stable. Who earned more should pay more? That’s my 2 cents, we always take turn to buy dinner. Splitting the bills is a bit troublesome for me. But whoever with deeper pocket just buy more dinner”
▼” Change a small eater boyfriend instead”
▼” To be honest, you have to mentally prepared going for a date means you will need to spend. If you are not willing to spend then stay single”
▼” Normally i would suggest you to break up if you have this kind of problem.”
▼” Sigh.. Just pay for your own bills. You going on a date because you like and love him not because of money. You know?”
▼” Try to communicate. You never bring it up then he will never know. Sooner or later will break up if both of you are not communicating”
Seriously, Love really cost a thing. Every couple do have their own way to get along. So, i think manage expectations and communicate is very important for a couple to come to a common ground.
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