Going Dutch?

Sooo...this morning I read an article about relationships and "splitting the bill". It immediately sparked my interest and tah-dah...it's today's topic.  My question to you is..........does a male ALWAYS have to pay? What's my opinion?...I'm glad you asked.  I may be in the 20-25% of women that say this but I don't think so.  If you are in a steady relationship with mutual respect for one another...what's wrong with me picking up the tab every once in a while?  It's not like he wouldn't or couldn't do it, it's just sometimes I think we (women) can/should show our appreciation (if you have a good man).  Yes, I do think relationships should be 50/50, so why should he pay for dinner, pay for the movie,  pay for any other activities....that adds up! Now if you guys are casually dating and he asks to take you out, sure, I think he's obligated to pay.  As a matter of fact if he didn't I would probably never go on a date with him again.

Although I feel as though I should pick up the tab sometimes, I have a boyfriend that rarely lets me do that.  When I say rarely, I mean RARELY.  He doesn't care if it's happy hour at Sonic...he insists on buying.  Sometimes we will both hand the waiter/waitress our card, forcing them to take one or the other.  When we depart, Joey asks         1) Gas in ya tank?   2) Food in ya stomach?   3) Money in ya pocket?
And those are the reasons I do not mind picking up the tab when we go out.

MY OPINION SO DON'T SHOOT ME...I think some women are so use to give give giving that they forget how to sit back and let a man do a man's job.  I agree, it can be quite difficult, especially if you've always been the one giving in the past.  But I do believe at some point you will realize what and who is good for you and you will begin see things in a whole new perspective.  I'm no love expert...I just come across different things and feel the need to discuss them.  I would be delighted if whomever is reading this would leave me your thoughts.
Until next time
XOXO
t.RAE :)