who pays the bill when you and your b/f or g/f dine out?

China
June 27, 2007 11:41pm CST
when I and my boyfriend go out to eat,it is always he who pays the bill,he says that man should be gentle ,it is a shame to pay by girl.and it is true in our country,it is our tradition.but I also often buy some gifts to him because I love him too.and I usually feel I am very lucky to have such a boyfriend.although he is a little poor but he is pleased to spend money on me,he seldom buy clothes or shoes for himself,but usually buy those for me. yes,some boys are very rich,but they grab their money tightly in their hand,do you like this kind of boy?
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@nbeneby (416)
• United States
29 Jun 07
Normally my b/f picks up the tab and I handle the tip, but if we decide to go out and he is low on cash then I will pick up the tab and he handles the tip. I think its only fair though that I pay some of the times because it's just the right thing to do. It's kind of my way of making my boyfriend feel special. Guys may not allows say it but they like to get flowers, cards , little love noes and presents too : )
@nbeneby (416)
• United States
29 Jun 07
Wow where do you stay where you don't have to tip?
• China
29 Jun 07
it is fortunate that we do not need to pay tip to those hotel or restaurant.
@samson1967 (7414)
• India
28 Jun 07
Your boy friend is right in his attitudes, Rich or poor it is mans duty to feed his love at any cost. I follow that tradition even now, not only with my girl but all the girls who dine with me.
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• India
28 Jun 07
Thanks for your compliments angela.
• China
28 Jun 07
you must be a very gentle man.
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@Sherry12 (2472)
• United States
28 Jun 07
You have a very nice boyfriend. I think the boy should pay when you go out. And, I think you buying him gifts is very nice. You could also invite him to your house and you fix dinner every once in a while. I don't like guys who are stingy with their money. If they really don't have money, it would be different. But, if they have it and just don't want to spend it, I don't think I'd like them very much.
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• China
29 Jun 07
yes,you are right,he can be not rich,but he should pleased to spend money.
@molusk (857)
• Philippines
29 Jun 07
Hello there, angela2006, my friend. When I was still single and I go out with my girlfriend who happens to be my wife now, I am the one who always shoulder the bill. But when we got married, it is now she who pays the bill, through me.
• China
29 Jun 07
haha,but the money she pays is your commen wealth,is not it?
@tamikotan (483)
• Philippines
29 Jun 07
My husband let's me handle the money so when we go out, I pay for it. But it's his money. You ar fortunate to have aboyfriend who is generous but do not take advantage of it. When you get married to him, money should not be an issue between you and your bf. There may come a time that he may want things that he wants to buy for himself, and you might get used to the way he buys you things. Sometimes, when he wants to buy something for you and you see that he needs a new shirt or shoes, insist that he first needs to buy the things that he needs. When you show him that you are not after the gifts that he gives, he will see that you are not materialistic. He will appreciate you even more. Giving of gifts does not always mean that a guy loves you. I am sure that this is not the only that he expresses his feelings for you. Good luck on your relationship! Stay strong :D
• China
29 Jun 07
that is to say,it is he pays the bill at last,haha.wish you good luck and thank you for your response.
@loverenth (136)
• Philippines
28 Jun 07
Most of the time, particularly when he was still courting me, he pays the bill when dine out, but now that we're both working, we sometimes share the bill but never had i payed for them myself only
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• China
29 Jun 07
sometimes,I share the bill with him too.
• United States
28 Jun 07
although he buys things for you out of love sometimes you shiould say no because he loves u and he might need that money for other things
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@venshida (4836)
• United States
28 Jun 07
The guy always pay my bill for dinner. I always get told a man is suppose to take care of his female. I buy gifts for him on special occasion. I figure if he wants to pay and is offended when I offer I would just leave it as that.
• United States
28 Jun 07
When my wife and I were dating, we would usually share the responsbilities. One night, I would pay; the next night, she would. It was all about taking our fair turns. We have a relationship where we don't care about those traditional "men always pay" type ideals. I used to believe that were the case, but she doesn't like it. Now that we are married, it's all into the same bank now, so it really doesn't matter then. It's a matter of who's paying in terms of which card we are using.
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• China
28 Jun 07
actually I think it is just proper to share the responsibilty before marriage.
@sidoney (1033)
• Jamaica
28 Jun 07
well most of the time my bf pays but some times I take him out and I pay that was when 4I worked though but if I had it and he did not I would have no problem paying all the time
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@matrixx (254)
28 Jun 07
hi there:) It depends, who has given the first invitation, if it was invitation then inviting partner will pay. but usually it's otherwise we pay our own bill or some time me and at other times she pays:))It is never a matter of concern for us:)
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@tala91285 (1074)
• Philippines
28 Jun 07
My boyfriend isn't the rich type either but he would spend for me at every opportunity.. We often have arguments about this since I don't really like the idea of him spending his money for me...but that's how he likes it.. So I'm very lucky to have a boyfriend who would do these kinds of things for me ^_^
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• China
28 Jun 07
yes,although he is not rich,but he is pleased to have this chance to spend his money for you.you are so lucky.
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• China
28 Jun 07
Most of the times, my boyfriend pay the bill, and many of my friend do this also,and it is our tradition, but some times i pay the bills, because my boyfriend do not have enough, and it is so few, he says that it is so shame!
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• China
28 Jun 07
yes,actually I am volenteer to pay the bill,but he does not let me do that.
• United States
28 Jun 07
anytime i go out with my girlfriend i pay the bill i was raised to cater to women the men are suppose to be the strong support system and paying the bills happens to fall under that umbrella its on the same side as opening the door and paying for all the dates its just showing that you care about her and that you dont wwant her to worry about thoses things
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@Zelmarq (12585)
• Cebu City, Philippines
28 Jun 07
Most of the time my boyfriend pays for the bill. But there are times that I volunteer to pay but its always he that pays for the bill.
@youless (112123)
• Guangzhou, China
30 Jun 07
When I was dating with my boyfriend, he always paid for the bills. Now he becomes to be my husband and usually I will pay for the bills, especially in a restaurants. It doesn't matter, as after marriage, I take charge of all the incomes we gain. I am the boss:)
• Brazil
28 Jun 07
Well, it depends on who's got money by the time we go out. But usually it's me who pays it.