Is it bad for me to expect my boyfriend who makes 10 times what I do to pay for dates?

Since he makes so much more than you, I do t think it's unreasonable to expect him to pay. Try telling him you can't afford to eat out the next time he asks you to go out. I bet he will say he's got it.

Well maybe its 'bad' if you always expect him to. My bf also makes more than me. When we first started dating, he paid for the first 5 dates or so. After that we became a 'couple' and I started chipping in. We NEVER went dutch and split bill, rather we take turns paying, but in the end, he still pays more often than me, and also the more expensive meals. I often pick up the small things like coffee at starbucks, lunch somewhere, maybe cinema tickets here and then. But if its a fancy dinner with all the courses and bottle of wine, its no doubt it's him lol! Well that's what works for us.

I would feel the same way as you (not important enough) if my boyfriend asked me to split. Splitting is so unromantic. I'd rather cover it than SPLIT!!! Unless it's a situation where you're paying cash but you're a bit short so your partner covers what you are missing... but not a planned and calculated split!

I'm 21 he is 24

By the way, if he didn't pay for you at least for the first 2 dates... well at least if it were me, I would say goodbye. And now you are stuck in this game of splitting when you could be with someone who treats you like a lady. I don't know, maybe it's a 'weird' thing of his. But if he does other weird things in the relationship, add it up and decide if he's worth keeping or if it would be more fun to date!

Friends split the bills 50/50. Each pays their own way.

If you order water and a $2 salad and he orders a $30 steak dinner, then as "friends" you should pay $2+tip

BF/GF should also be 50/50 but with a significantly different formula. - Whoever asks foots the bill.

If one ask the other out to the movies then that person should pay for both, unless otherwise stated.

If you invite him over for dinner then you supply the food, but it is perfectly acceptable to ask him to bring a particular item (such as a beverage, fresh bread or a movie).

I believe that in 2010, sometimes the man pays, and sometimes the woman. Your bf should not be doing this 50/50 every single time. It is a clue that if you were to marry, he's not going to be very generous to you or to causes you care about.

I think if women require the men to pay all the time - it puts a woman in a submissive position, and subtly states that men are superior to women.

I come from a time when the man ALWAYS paid. The man was supposed to impress his date and prove that he could provide for his family. Watch the animal kingdom - the male of any species always impresses the female.

If your incomes are equal and it works for you then by all means pay 50/50. But if he is still expecting you to pay 50/50 knowing your financial situation, then I wouldn't have much respect for him.

By the way, my son (20 years old) would never allow a girl to pay for a date.

Yes, he should ALWAYS pay. Especially if he wants to get some lol

Tell him you do not want to date him because he is a f****** cheap skate.

Why are you even with this guy? Give me a break.

if you expect it, yes.