Dating Ain't Easy

9/16/2023

Females/Female Identifying: what would you do if a guy asked you on a date, and when you got there, he told you not to exceed a certain dollar amount?

Males/Male Identifying: do you think it is reasonable to ask a girl on a date then give her a budget?

What do you think about this situation?

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Akyah Bethany 7B

9/18/2023 10:41:53 am

I would leave because why would I go on a date with a cheap man. I'm not even with him for money, buy why ask me on a date with a limit. He obviously ain't having no motion

C.lott 3A

9/19/2023 09:09:08 am

I agree with this as well, she saying basically if you dont have the funds there is no reason you should be asking me to go on a date. However, he could just be less fortunate than others. The limit is hard to ask of a woman especially if you asking her to watch what she buys.

L Speed 1A

9/21/2023 04:03:20 pm

I agree

jadian rivers 7b

9/19/2023 07:39:25 pm

i disagree with this because who's to say he is cheap or broke. He could just be a man that plans his monthly spending because even if the limit was high, he may just want to know exactly or near how much he is spending at one time. it wont always mean he's broke and also who is to say this is the first date or the 3rd year in the relationship

N Smith 3A

9/22/2023 10:42:59 am

i agree because thats actually being irresponsible spending all that money on the first date

M Johnson 1A

9/22/2023 12:22:01 pm

I agree because what if he doesnt want to spend a lot of money on a dinner that might turn out to be a waste of money

K Jacinto 4A

9/22/2023 11:40:29 pm

I agree, just because a man decides to have a budget on eating doesn’t mean the food is bad or cheap.

Dario

9/21/2023 12:32:20 pm

Sometimes men do not have enough to be able to pay, it is also the man's fault for not warning beforehand.

Jaasiel Lira 7b

9/21/2023 12:44:11 pm

I understand your position but I disagree, if you love this man, you'd understand the emotion behind the date. Besides he is still paying for your meal, even with a price limit.

J Williams 1A

9/22/2023 08:42:27 am

I don't blame you for leaving especially if its the first date I think the man should pay for it.

M Johnson 1A

9/22/2023 12:26:08 pm

I disagree because the double standards of the world today is that the man has to pay for everything, but thats not the case. The women can also pay.

D,Z,1A

9/22/2023 09:20:09 am

I disagree with your opinion, the limit does not mean hes a cheap man it means hes has it priorities straight, knows how to manage his money. It would be rude to leave and wasting both of yalls time.

D. Lopez 3A

9/22/2023 11:05:06 am

I agree, because he don’t got motion

N Smith 3A

9/22/2023 11:08:55 am

i disagree with what youre saying because if has balling on a budget that doesnt mean he has no motion but if youre with him despite him having that lack of funds then it shouldnt matter

A Bradley 4A

9/22/2023 03:58:36 pm

I agree because that would not be good if he spends all the money while he barely has enough.

Luis Vargas 1A

9/18/2023 01:31:48 pm

I would leave because if the pressure is to awkward

Alexandra green 4A

9/19/2023 10:18:48 am

I agree I would get up don’t tell me you going to pay only give me a limit of 5 dollars

Dario

9/21/2023 12:38:21 pm

If it would be uncomfortable after I tell you that there is a limit

N Smith 3A

9/18/2023 02:05:23 pm

i think going on the first date with a budget is a good idea because i dont even know you for real and im not trying to make my pockets hurt especially if a second date isnt guaranteed

D.Mims 1a

9/18/2023 06:57:39 pm

I agree because u never if somebody going to take u seriously

Luis Vargas 1A

9/21/2023 08:41:31 am

I agree because what happens if she leaves without paying

A Giles 6B

9/19/2023 12:01:39 pm

I agree and dont agree with you because then that means you arent looking for another date in the first place... Not saying that is always the case but it just seems like you dont want to "show off" in the first place. But I see where you are coming from because why spend money on someone if you are never going to see them again.

K Jacinto 4A

9/22/2023 11:42:13 pm

I agree, a man should definitely not go into a date thinking there is not going to be a second, one he should try his best to satisfy the girl.

C.Scott 1A

9/19/2023 12:40:32 pm

EXACTLY, not every man finna splurge on the first date!!! when the 2nd date is not even guaranteed. what happened to fun casual date nights kick it and laugh the price shouldn't matter if you feeling that person. but hey every female different

jadian rivers 7b

9/19/2023 07:43:00 pm

I AGREE 10x over, because say it is the first date like you said i dont know him and he dont know me and i know i dont like to spend my money on nobody but myself, and if i know im like that other people think like that to so it is a good idea to set a limit just not no insanely cheap limit and also most people go on cheap little cute dates for the first date.

Luis Vargas 1A

9/21/2023 08:46:46 am

I agree because what would happen if she's for example making you pay the full meal

Nox (Katelyn) Sears

9/21/2023 12:32:19 pm

I agree I don't know you that well and if you don't want a second date don't spend all that money on me.

C Valdez 1A

9/21/2023 08:34:31 pm

I agree with this because you might end up not liking the person or regretting the date. You shouldn't spend too much money on a date you don't know well. I think having a budget is a good thing for first dates because of this.

C, Ramirez 3A

9/22/2023 06:09:03 pm

I don’t agree with you saying you don’t want to spend money if the second date isn't guaranteed because if that date doesn't work, then you’ll have to go on another and you'll still be spending money. Plus, the point of a date is that you are trying to show the other person that you are capable of taking care of yourself. Also, you wouldn't want your date stressing about the prices of the food. You want them to be comfortable around you so you can get to really know them.

D.Mims 1A

9/18/2023 06:55:24 pm

I would ask him if he didn’t have the money I would go half with him so I can eat what I want and he could to.

C.lott 3A

9/19/2023 09:06:32 am

I agree, this means that you not just thinking about yourself. It could also mean you was taught different than others. Many other woman would expect the man to play that role when taken out on a date.

J Williams 1A

9/22/2023 08:40:38 am

I agree with that too some people was raised different.

Alynette Delgado 7B

9/19/2023 12:06:00 pm

I agree with this since it would take a lot of weight off from him. and both people can like the date.

C Da Silva 1A

9/20/2023 11:45:57 am

I agree because it might make the person feel better about themselves if you help them pay. this is also considerate to the person since you already know they don't got much money. It also might make the environment less awkward.

D. Lopez 3a

9/22/2023 11:06:45 am

i agree, because you can always go half.

C.lott 3A

9/19/2023 09:03:04 am

As a man you should not ask a woman on a date if it comes with a budget. There should be no reason a man would even have to do that if he was raised the correct way. Also, i feel like it has alot to do with respect as well.

Alexandra

9/19/2023 10:04:39 am

I agree why ask her if you not going to pay for what she want why offer

Xavier Albiar 1A

9/19/2023 03:40:27 pm

i agree if you cant afford it then you shouldnt ask a girl out for a date

E Martinez 1A

9/20/2023 09:45:35 am

I agree because why offer to take a girl out if you don't have the money

Alexandra

9/19/2023 10:03:28 am

I feel like a man should not ask a wonman on date if he has to put a amount on how much she can spend on food

Madi Snyder 6B

9/19/2023 10:35:57 am

I am not too sure how I feel about this. I do think that if you are going to ask someone out you should know ahead of time your gonna need a good amount of money if your paying. But if a person was struggling with money and they wanted to ask someone out, they should've communicated that in the first place. If i was put in this situation, I would stay, only because I don't know the whole story behind it, but if later I found that the guy was just being cheap and didn't care, then I wouldn't go out again, but I really don't wanna assume when it comes to peoples actions.

A Giles 6B

9/19/2023 11:56:59 am

Exactly if you are every going to go ask someone out you are most likely the one responsible for all the money. You took the lead in asking to person out so you take the lead of the date. So when you do not have enough money make sure to communicate with the person before hand so then you will know if they are fine with it.

Joshua Deleon 6B

9/19/2023 12:01:29 pm

An understanding perspective is important because there are good hearted people who will understand how it feels and let it slife. The reason behind spending less is the factor whether i think a woman would be mad or not. Some be tripping either way so you can't be too sure.

C Da Silva 1A

9/20/2023 11:53:09 am

I agree because it might leave a bad look with the person you asked on a date. I also agree that if you don't know the story behind why they said that you should stay just in case. I also think that depending on what the person says you should split the bill

Nox (Katelyn) Sears

9/21/2023 12:30:23 pm

This is what I mean. If he is just being cheap and doesn't look like he cares then I would never see him again, but if he gives a good reason and seems like he cares. I would stay and see him again if he was a good guy.

A Giles

9/19/2023 11:52:43 am

To be honest I would be done after the date. You should not be going on dates and spending money if you cannot afford it to begin with. You should be taking care of yourself before you start taking care of someone else. If you can't help yourself what makes you think you can help someone else. Whenever you go on dates make sure ya'll are both agreeing to go to a certain place so then you do not have to worry about the amount of money you are spending.

Joshua Deleon 6B

9/19/2023 11:58:32 am

This is a very good solution if you cannot take of yourself you shouldn't bring someone else into your life. However, agreeing to go somewhere could save embarrassment and making your woman upset or making her feel less than another man could.

Shankle.A 1A

9/20/2023 07:40:25 am

I agreed to what you saying if you can’t take yourself then you shouldn’t bring a women or a man into your life. If you want to start something with your women on the date when he ask you that about the budget.

Alynette Delgado 7B

9/19/2023 12:04:45 pm

I agree since spending money you do not have is not a good thing especially on dates.

C.Scott 1A

9/19/2023 12:36:28 pm

I understand where your coming from, but what if he was going through a time where he just needed somebody to talk with or go out with, what if he was looking for just a casual fun time with somebody, it's understandable your standards are high but in this moment he's trying to vibe with you first , and you just cant assume he broke cause he ain't splurging on the first date, you do have some men who are like that but this particular man don't fit in that catagory

A Martinez 7B

9/19/2023 01:23:15 pm

I agree that finding a solution like this is a great option.

C, Ramirez 3A

9/22/2023 05:58:46 pm

I completely agree, one should not be spending money they do not have. They should focus on themselves before trying to manage a relationship. When you go on a date, you should know that you are most likely going to spend money, so if you don't have that money, then you should not be going on dates.

Joshua Deleon 6B

9/19/2023 11:55:45 am

if i was a woman in that situation i would be confused because i was asked on to a date and no he is "telling" me that i cannot exceed a money amount. I would understand if he told me in advance or apologized beforehand. But in this case just being told to not exceed that amount would leave me upset and disrespected.

A Martinez 7B

9/19/2023 01:19:41 pm

I agree that the girl should have been warned or not been offered to be out in the first place.

E Martinez 1A

9/20/2023 09:54:06 am

I agree because if you talk to them before hand and let them know you don't have money and have to have a limit she probably would understand don't wait to tell her when y'all get to the restaurant

D Davis 6B

9/21/2023 06:28:58 pm

I agree, if I'm being asked out on a date, I would like to know before hand if there's a certain amount I'm allowed to spend. That way I can be prepared to pay for my own food if needed.

Alynette Delgado 7B

9/19/2023 12:03:49 pm

If I was on a date with a guy and he would tell me we can't pay that much I would be so confused,since he did not tell me before the date. Like is fine if they do not have money but it is the first date. Thats awkward to be honest.

Madi Snyder 6B

9/20/2023 07:58:37 pm

I dont think looking at the situation in a negative way is the best thing to do. Yes you might say something before hand, but he might be embarrassed and not wanna say he is having money issues. I would just keep an open mind about their problems and always be kind about it.

C.Scott 1A

9/19/2023 12:31:33 pm

honestly if a man were to take me out and he told me I couldn't surpass a certain limit I would comply because first I don't know you well enough to even expect anything big from you and us females gotta realize every man don't got it like that, but yea i would except what he say because to me i'm here for a good time and probably not a long time what if i'm not feeling him or we both not feeling each other thats a waste of money on a chick you aint finna see no more.

N rainey 1a

9/20/2023 09:29:48 am

i agree you have to understand a person situation and if you dont know the man yet then you cant simply judge him

A Martinez 7B

9/19/2023 01:18:08 pm

In all honesty I believe it depends on the situation. If he was struggling I would understand, but I would have wanted him to communicate. I would want to know the situation so I would prevent myself from assuming the worst. If he were to put a limit I would question why, If he were to give me a good reason I would understand and pay for myself. If his reasoning sounds more like an excuse then I would reflect on why I was there in the first place and leave.

SAMUELS, T 6b

9/20/2023 10:25:15 pm

I agree, if he would have said that he needed a little help, it would have changed the way i react. But if he has the funds but is trying to be cheap, then I would ask him why did he take me there in the first place.

R Arpero 6B

9/21/2023 11:02:15 am

This is true because you never know what the other person is going through in their personal life.

D Davis 6B

9/21/2023 06:35:10 pm

I agree, I would like to know beforehand about that type of stuff. I'd be more than willing to pay for myself, but if you ask me on a date and then tell me I have a certain limit I'm going to be confused.

Xavier Albiar 1A

9/19/2023 03:37:19 pm

a guy shouldnt ask a girl on a date if they cant afford it because dates can be expensive i feel like setting a limit is rude

jadian rivers 7b

9/19/2023 07:35:23 pm

i disagree with thus because yea he could just not ask her on a date but maybe he had a lil extra spending money but only a certain amount , because not everyone many have a good job or maybe he just paid his bills and still wanted to treat his girl to something small with the little money he does have.

Dimas.J 3A

9/20/2023 01:36:17 pm

i disagree because he's probably trying to do something nice for her even if he cant afford all the expensive things

jadian rivers 7b

9/19/2023 07:33:26 pm

In this situation i feel like he did the right thing instead of acting like he got it all, at least he kept it real and told me a limit, because not everybody got it all the time cause who's to say the next date would be like that. And im even the type that'll pay half or leave a tip, just because i know people go through stuff.

Shankle.A 1A

9/20/2023 07:44:46 am

The man told the women that he has a budget to spend on the food and letting her know that he can’t go over the budget.

N rainey 1a

9/20/2023 09:28:53 am

i agree he kept it real with the lady and its her decision to either leave or stay and eat simple

Madi Snyder 6B

9/20/2023 07:56:25 pm

I agree, I hate when we as people assume things will be the same next time (in this case) go on another date. Everyone has different things going on and if he was being straight up with what is going on, it would be so much better

Shankle.A 1A

9/20/2023 07:36:10 am

In this situation the man was ask the women what she getting because sounds to me he has a budget to spent on the women for the date.

N rainey 1a

9/20/2023 09:25:57 am

i feel like he did the right thing and kept it real so that she wouldnt think he acting like he has it all

J. RockwellI 7B

9/20/2023 12:26:49 pm

i guess you got to understand the situation

Jaasiel Lira 7b

9/21/2023 12:53:47 pm

I understand your statement, however, a man should not request a date if he cannot afford it. However, if she understand his situation, that simply means, she values the date more than his money; which would prove that she isn't materialistic.

M. Evbuomwan 8b

9/22/2023 09:49:43 pm

I think It was important that he told her the truth and didn’t pretend.being truthful is a good sign

M Contreras 6B

9/22/2023 10:53:09 pm

Yea he told her the truth but he should have done that since the beginning. I feel that in a situation like that it’s understandable however with context. Personally I don’t think it’s appropriate to say last minute.

Williams, J

9/20/2023 09:26:22 am

I mean if it's the first date, I think men should pay for it and I would expect for a women to leave because as a man I just can't let women spend money on me because that's not how I was raised.

D Hurth 3A

9/21/2023 10:50:32 am

I agree with this because I was to always pay for the first date , and later in the relationship there should be some kind of equilibrium on a couple spending money on eachother.

Williams, J 1A

9/20/2023 09:27:43 am

I mean if it's the first date, I think men should pay for it and I would expect for a women to leave because as a man I just can't let women spend money on me because that's not how I was raised like that.

C Da Silva 1A

9/20/2023 11:42:26 am

If I was a female in this situation I think I would try to be understanding with him. Since i probably wouldn't know much about the person at this point it would probably be best not to assume. I also think that it wouldn't be bad to ask the person if they want help paying the bill.

J. RockwellI 3a

9/20/2023 12:26:22 pm

this a perfect respond

Dimas.J 3A

9/20/2023 01:34:29 pm

it's good to not judge someone and to try and help the person if they can't pay the bill

Samuels, T 6b

9/20/2023 10:22:03 pm

I agree to a certain extent because if he didn’t have the funds to go on an expensive date then we could have went somewhere else. I would have appreciated it if he just had kept it real and told me to help on the bill. But I know that that would have hurt his pride so I wouldn’t have ordered anything after that.

R Arpero 6B

9/21/2023 11:01:27 am

This is a mature response because its just like the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover.

C Valdez 1A

9/21/2023 08:45:02 pm

I agree with this because I think it's best to be respectful and just help pay the bill. The fact there's a budget wouldn't ruin the date for me because it's still a date.

Z.woods 6b

9/22/2023 12:47:34 pm

I agree , people are so quick to judge without knowing the full story. At least he's trying.

J. RockwellI 3a

9/20/2023 12:25:30 pm

i think that it should't be a certain amount to go over but if her doesn't have that much don't go somewhere expensive or let her pay for it double standards why can't she ask him on the date.

Dimas.J 3A

9/20/2023 01:33:00 pm

I would keep going with the date because times are hard and they probably have other important things to pay but they still try to do something nice, the thought is what counts.

D.Hurth 3a

9/21/2023 10:48:21 am

I agree because not everyone is fortunate enough to splurge when they want , I would feel appreciated because your low on money but still doing nice acts of service to show love.

D, Z, 1A

9/22/2023 09:16:32 am

I agree with this statement, it about how he took time to take you on a date and get to know you. Its not alwyas about the money, you never know what if hes setting that limit to you to see how you react.

M Johnson 2 1A

9/22/2023 06:46:29 pm

It's a privilege for someone to want to spend time and the little money they have with you. If I decide to order something that exceeds what they can afford then I don't mind helping to pay.

Samuels, T 6b

9/20/2023 10:18:25 pm

Honestly if I was in this situation, I would look at him differently because he asked me on a date that we didn’t have to go on. We especially didn’t have to go on the date if he needed help on paying for the bill. I would have helped him if we had been dating but if it was our first date, I would get up and leave.

Sanchez 6B

9/21/2023 08:41:24 am

I personally would stay because i am just getting to know them so I dont know their full story.Although at the same time if you are asking someone out you have to be prepared to be the one paying.I believe it just depends on the type of person you ask out.

N.Echeverria 6B

9/22/2023 11:20:03 am

I agree with this comment. You are getting to know this person and the thing that counts is that he wanted to spend time with you and made an effort even though he is on a budget because you don k now their full story.

M Johnson 2 1A

9/22/2023 06:43:02 pm

In addition to your statement, the cost of the meal is not important because it only matters on the value of the person and not the value of the meal.

D. Hurth

9/21/2023 10:47:00 am

I feel like the man shouldn't say this at the first date because lets all be honest women are quick to run to their friends to inform them what is happening in their personal life. If you just calculate what the total could be you could easily save yourself embarrassment in this money hungry world.

R Arpero 6B

9/21/2023 10:59:26 am

I would leave because why is the guy inviting you on a date if he is not stable enough to be able to pay for whatever you want.

M. Evbuomwan 8b

9/22/2023 09:45:58 pm

I understand what you’re trying to say but sometimes people abuse the generosity of people’s willingness to pay and they rank up the bill

Nox (Katelyn) Sears 8b

9/21/2023 12:28:16 pm

I wouldn't leave, complain, be awkward, or make fun of him. Going on a date is important, and I'm not a gold digger, and I'm not dating him for the money. If he is truly struggling or just has a budget I wouldn't mind. I would simply even just ask to pay for it all myself. I don't need him to pay for everything. Even in my relationship now, I DO NOT like when he spends money on me. I am perfectly capable of paying for things myself. If he ever bought be something I wouldn't get mad I love anything he gets me. I wouldn't leave i'm if he didn't have money. or a car. We can work together if we ever struggle with money. It's all about how a person treats you and how much a person would do for you. Money isn't everything for me.

A, Martinez 6B

9/22/2023 08:53:55 am

Thats true money isn't everything its more about the person and if you like spendingvtime with them. If you always expect gifts, but then don't give gifts does that show you love them or does it show you only love them when you get gifts. Anyways the comment im replying to makes alot of sense.

M Contreras 6B

9/22/2023 09:43:51 pm

In a healthy relationship money shouldn’t be priority. The price of things shouldn’t determine how much you like something. I feel as if spending money on a partner isn’t bad however I see how some people are uncomfortable with it.

Jaasiel Lira 7b

9/21/2023 12:41:54 pm

Honestly, a date is a date regardless of the price limit. He is still paying for her order even though he wants to go cheap. However, I feel like perhaps he should've drove her personally, rather than making her drive herself wherever they are eating.

A, Martinez

9/22/2023 08:48:27 am

I slightly agree, but either way if he is going to set a budget he should inform her ahead of time or try an alternative date that would be cheaper but just as fun.

A, Martinez 6B

9/22/2023 08:49:22 am

Forgot to put my class in comment above.

L Speed 1A

9/21/2023 04:05:33 pm

I think that it shouldn't be a certain amount to go over but if her doesn't have that much don't go.

D Davis 6B

9/21/2023 06:31:10 pm

I would be upset about it. I'm going into this date not expecting to have a set limit to what I can pick out and then I'm told there's a limit. Had you communicated with me before hand about it, I would have understood.

C Valdez 1A

9/21/2023 08:25:07 pm

I think if a guy does that at the start of a date it's an awkward way to start it and something like that should be told earlier. I think it doesn't matter too much if a guy says there's a budget on the date because it's still a date and he's still paying even if he's on a budget. I think that if I was a female in that situation I wouldn't mind it and would offer to help pay the bill because maybe the guy is struggling with money.

A, Martinez 6B

9/22/2023 08:45:50 am

So if you are taking someone on a date you shouldn't have a budget as you invited them on this date to have fun, and adding a budget which the person you invited would have to worry about would more than likely kill the mood.

M Johnson 2 1A

9/22/2023 09:13:17 am

If someone told me that I can't pass a certain amount of money, I would say my goodbyes, grab my belongings, and leave. No one can tell you how much you can and can't make when it comes to how much you make for a living. It just makes them sound insecure. They wan't to be dominant and in control of what you do.

N.Echeverria 6B

9/22/2023 11:14:59 am

I disagree with this comment, although it depends where u see it from. A man would want to see sometimes if you are just into his money or him, not all man can afford a big date and it is not being controlled.

Z.woods 6b

9/22/2023 01:42:50 pm

I disagree , You shouldn't feel entitled to someone else's money you just met. I don't think that's being controlling .

M Johnson 2 1A

9/22/2023 06:31:21 pm

After some thinking, I realized that I did not answer correctly. I think that it is okay to set an amount if you're on a budget but otherwise it is up to you how you feel about it. Company is more important than the cost of the meal.

A Hernandez 4A

9/22/2023 11:58:47 pm

For my response to this comment I would just try to solve the problem and plan a savings account for the both us.

L Vargas 1A

9/28/2023 08:50:28 am

Although there are situations where the man is insecure over his economical state it's also important that this doesn't include all men. In the world there men who are successful just keeping a tight budget.

D , Z, 1A

9/22/2023 09:14:32 am

It depends on the situation, but I would understand not everyone can afford to spend over a limit. We are still young so in reality you should not expect someone to spend there whole check on you.If he sets a limit that is his decsion because he is the one paying not me, so i have no reason to be mad or picky.

dmason 1A

9/22/2023 09:20:19 am

i agree because in this generation some ladies are all about money in some guys want's to see if the girl he's on a date with really for him in not his money.

L Vargas 1A

9/28/2023 08:38:52 am

I agree/disagree although there are some women that are completely hallucinated over mans wealth and constantly questioning the status of the mans economical state.

D. Lopez 3A

9/22/2023 11:02:57 am

It really depends on the situation, Not every guy has a whole lot of money and if the guy gives a limit then the girl should agree with the limit and just let the date be a special night. But also it could be a problem in the future with spending money and all the other dates.

N.Echeverria

9/22/2023 11:11:17 am

In my opinion if I went on a date with a guy and getting there he tells me to not exceed a dollar extra a certain amount, I would not think about it to much or take it the wrong way. The guy is gonna be sweet, or have an amazing personality with money or not, it should not matter how much money he spends on a date, if the date is not enjoyable then all the money was not worth it, it is all about enjoying each other and the time yall have.

Z.woods 6b

9/22/2023 12:42:35 pm

Honestly I wouldn't care if he's the one paying. Who am I to tell somebody I'm going to spend a certain amount of their money. It will just be the last date.

Jumpei Kinard (8B)

9/22/2023 03:56:43 pm

I do not believe a man's worth is significantly based on his money or how he chooses to spend it. Often, a frugal man is one who knows what to do with money, and can build a financially stable future. If he is poor, that is also not an immediate cause to leave, for if both people in the relationship are genuinely willing to work to build a better financial foothold it is a relationship that will stay strong. To me, at least, I would be surprised if a man even offers to pay for both people: both people must be as committed as the other to the relationship, and if a woman expects a man to do everything right off the bat it would be at least concerning.

R, Brown 7B

9/22/2023 11:17:07 pm

Yeah I agree with your stance. Typically when someone is trying to save money is when they have their priorities straight.

C, Ramirez 3A

9/22/2023 05:37:43 pm

In my opinion, if he did not communicate to me beforehand that he was on a budget, then I would make up an excuse to leave early. I believe that communication is the key to a successful relationship, so if he straight out didn’t communicate this with me, then the date would not have worked out in the first place. I wouldn’t want to be in an awkward situation where he just doesn't want to spend money on the date. I don’t want to worry about the budget instead of focusing on a date. I was taught that if you ask someone out to eat, that means you are the one to pay for their food out of respect.

R, Brown 7B

9/22/2023 11:15:40 pm

Yeah I completely understand your point of view. It makes a whole lot of sense to pay for a date if you initiated it. Communication is definitely a factor in what you’ve stated.

M Contreras 6B

9/22/2023 09:20:15 pm

I believe that if you were to give a person a budget you should tell them before hand. And not expect them to be ok with the date after you’ve told them.

M . Evbuomwan 8b

9/22/2023 09:41:55 pm

I think him being transparent about the amount of money he can spend is important, and he could currency be in a not so good place finically, it could be a temporary thing, money isn’t everything as long as he has a good personality I don’t think there’s a problem

R, Brown 7B

9/22/2023 11:13:18 pm

From a females perspective I think it’s perfectly reasonable to go on a date with a budget. A date never needs to be expensive just as long as you’re enjoying your time with the person you’re with. If somebody is trying to save money I look at it as a red flag because then they know where their priorities lye in a way.

K Jacinto 4A

9/22/2023 11:45:00 pm

I don’t think you should tell her there is a budget, but she should know money isn’t unlimited and does grow on trees. It’s unethical for a women to be spoiled on a first date, because what if she doesn’t like you back. I think with a mid budget she should be satisfied and you can go on from there. A girl should know where her man stands and should he appreciative of the man for even wanting to take her out in the first place.

C. Nwachukwu 7B

9/22/2023 11:57:33 pm

I agree. A woman doesn't need to be spoiled on the first date because if she was really down for you from the start it shouldn't matter where yall go as long as she's satisfied being there with you.

C. Nwachukwu 7B

9/22/2023 11:54:32 pm

In my opinion I think as a guy, if you don't have the money to take her somewhere expensive then you shouldn't take her there. Instead go somewhere within your budget that you know will be fun for the both of you.

Sanchez 6B

9/28/2023 11:12:54 am

I agree and at the same time you go on a first date to get to know a person not really there to go out to eat.(even though you order food your mostly talking to the person to try to get to know them)

A Hernandez 4A

9/22/2023 11:55:50 pm

For my opinion I would tell the girl that I asked for a date about how much I have and ask her politely how much she wants to spend.

Meghan Roberson 8B

9/27/2023 11:52:33 am

In my opinion I wouldn't be mad. I do think that after the diner it should be communicated afterwards as for the reason towards the action.

L Vargas 1A

9/28/2023 08:29:36 am

Yes, because if u have restrictions on spending money than its important to set up a budge

B, Jasso 6B

9/28/2023 11:12:45 am

If you don't have the money to go somewhere expensive then don't go, it wouldn't make sense to go somewhere with money that you don't have.

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