The discussions here are painful to read. Fact: I’m eating dinner tonight. Fact: so is he. Give: we’ve decided to eat together because we do, or think we will, enjoy each other’s company.

Waiter: blah blah blah what can i get you tonight?

_separate bills please_ and…

This whole outrageous game of who pays for what and what that might mean is exhausting. Dating and all its rules and bs is daunting.

Pay for your own damn food. Be yourself. Use your manners.

If it works, it works. If it doesn’t, thank you for your time, it’s been nice to meet you and move on. How hard is that???