I usually offer to pay my portion, and let my "date" decide whether to go for that or say "you can get the next one" or whatever. The last fellow I dated pretty long term, would generally eat and drink more than me (I'm a fairly cheap date) and would usually turn down my offer to pay my portion, but would allow me to get the tip. That way he could earn points on his card, and the wait staff would get a cash tip. That worked well for us.

Absolutely. I believe in equal partnerships and that includes everything. I don't want anyone thinking that I owe them anything but my companionship.

I pay for what I eat. Why would I expect someone to pay for my food?

At movies I will usually go in and get popcorn and drinks when date is getting tickets since that price and the line is about te same and time is saved.

It depends on who it is... but generally, first date, I open my purse. I also insist on paying if I asked... but rarely get to complete my offer without adamant protest.
If I was dating a woman I would always split unless agreed upon as a "treat date" otherwise.
I just offered up a treat date, this evening... we'll see.

I offer to pay for both of us if it's the first date, especially if I was the one who invited. If there are more dates along the way, I'd prefer to split, taking the bill just occasionally.

Yes.

Unless there's a big wealth disparity I'll usually pay the first time but would look for some reciprocity in the long term.

I always offer to pay my own way

It depends on the relationship. If someone asks me out on a date I guess I expect them to pay but I usually reciprocate at a future point. If I'm actually in a relationship it seems more fluid to share expenses. It has made me think though of situations when I do things with friends and it is always a pay for yourself thing and if one person is driving, either someone else pays tolls, parking, helps with gas, etc. I guess the whole guy always pays for dates goes back to the days when women didn't have money.

I always pay, illogical I know, some women I date are wealthier than I am.
It just feels good.
The other side of the issue is, I would love to go to a lady's home and have her cook me a lovely meal. That happens only about 1% as much.

It depends...Though there are some dates where I'm like no babe tonight's all on me. Granted there's gota be a good mixture of that on both sides.

No.

I always offer, but i like to talk about that beforehand so there isn’t any misunderstandings.

If we have been going out for a while, we almost always split the bill. On a first date, the person that invited the other person usually pays for it.

If it's a first meet and greet, I don't mind splitting the check. That being said, just because my date has a penis doesn't mean he HAS to pay. That's a bit archaic.

Yes, I split my date.

Past experience has taught me to always be prepared and willing to pay for everything. If that's not what ends up happening, that's fine, too.

I've not been on a date in decades. But yes, I'd split the bill.

I don't like a culture which expects men to pay for everything.

If I've invited someone to go out, I pay. Once the relationship is established then maybe, though not usually. On a first date if she insisted on paying with too much stridency I'd worry that there may be some sort of underlying issue.

I'd never go for a meal on a date, until we are a couple.

But I always offer to pay for drinks on a date (if I've asked her out). If she insists that she pays for a round occasionally then this is one tick in the box.

If she gets all shirty about me insisting on paying for a drink then I know she is going to be a problem, and I'll bail.

I don't ask around for dates if I'm already dating another lady. I don't date in my hometown. I would not have asked you if you had not have awakened the beast in me. The beast that tells me OMG , she beautiful.... A date to me is a beginning of a commitment. I don't date anyone else. I focus on you. I'm not a stalker. It's my respect for you. I have already thought about the desire to be with you and even wondered what sex would be like. If it doesn't seem right the first and or the second date then I politely don't lead you on and stop asking for another. The first date is asking you to spend time with me and let's have some fun and get to know each other. I don't ask because I want to have a one night stand. That would be nice but I don't expect it. That's to awkward for me anyway. If you accept a date with me, then I'm going to treat you for giving me the opportunity to see if your the one... does that make sense to you? Thinking more about it.... i wouldnt want a date with a lady that wanted to pay her own way. Thats not a date to me. Thats a casual meet up.

I've always paid, but obviously, I need a better dating strategy.

I'm good with whatever is decided. I always ask how she'd like to handle it, but am always ready to get it.

Depends on the origin of the date. If I ask and she accepts, it's between her and me. I feel if I asked, I should pick up the tab. If the request was not as intimate as a date, and a discussion preceded the agreement, then going "dutch" would fine unless a different agreement was reached. I've had friends and I pay alternately for a light dinner before a movie and go dutch on tickets. Worked out fine. Things change when either romance or desire enter into the picture and hopefully would be apparent to both partup

This says it best