My Date had a Meltdown in Denny's

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We all try to be on our best behavior; especially when we are dating someone. I've been single for a while and decided to go out with a guy who lives nearby. I think we've all had our share of "dating horror stories" and this was one of those. Dating is different than it was back in 1979. Things have changed where people understand what "friends with benefits" mean and a lot of people no longer want a committed relationship. Chivalry might exist - or it might not, depending on who is involved. I found myself in Denny's with a guy my age sitting across from me. Because he drove me to Denny's I slapped $8 down on the table and told him I wanted to pay for my transportation. I also mentioned; to the waitress, that I wanted my own check. I was planning to pay for my own dinner. I like being in the driver's seat in my own life; but apparently, my date was offended. He wasn't angry that I wanted to pay for my own dinner. He was angry that I gave him cash for transportation; instead of offering to buy his dinner, instead. My date proceeded to have an emotional meltdown in a public restaurant. He even made the waitress uncomfortable. I tried to calm him down and diffuse the situation but he was completely unreasonable for a few minutes. Finally, he decided to shut up. Later, he thanked me for not walking out on him. I probably won't spend time with him again and I had to wonder whether or not the guy was dealing with a bipolar disorder. What would you have done in that situation?