On Valentine’s Day, the age-old question of who should pay on the first date resurfaces. Here is what I found. Who do you think should pay?
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- Over 70% of Americans believe the man should pay on the first date.
- 68% of women expect their male dates to pay, while 78% of men feel responsible for the cost.
- The person who extends the invitation for a date should pay the tab and tip.
- If unimpressed on a first date, offer to pay your part to avoid wasting the other person’s money.
- Consideration of who earns more money can determine the payer, especially in established relationships.
- Money conversations can be subtly introduced early on in dating to set expectations.
- More than two-thirds of Americans agree that couples should discuss money matters within the first six months of dating.
- A TikTok trend called “Loud Budgeting” encourages financial transparency in relationships.
- Dating coach Natalia Juarez advocates for radical transparency about financial expectations early in the dating process.
- Be honest about financial limitations or preferences regarding splitting costs to avoid misunderstandings in relationships.
