How to Split a Bill When Dating
Whether you're dating someone new or are in a long-term, committed relationship, it's actually very important to know when or when not to split the bill. Sometimes people want to pay to be nice, other times it's because one person forgot their wallet. But it should never be expected that the man or the woman be solely responsible to pay whenever you go out.
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Instructions
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Talk about how to split the bill in the first few weeks of dating. Ask your date if they want to always split the bill so no one feels obligated. The beautiful part of this is since you both expect to pay there won't be awkwardness when the bill arrives.
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Take turns paying. If your boyfriend paid for dinner last time, just grab the check when it arrives! This way you can go back and forth and it's essentially the same as splitting the bill.
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Split the cost of the evening instead of splitting a single bill. When you're going to dinner and a movie on a single night, ask the person you're dating if they'd like to pay for the movie or for dinner, and tell him or her you'll pay for whichever they don't choose.
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Avoid being insistent about paying. Some men and women can actually become offended by the idea of someone constantly paying for them (or even paying just once). If your date says no and insists on splitting the bill, it's best to just agree.
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Be honest when you can or cannot afford to split the bill. It's better to just let your partner know you'd rather go to a coffee shop than to a 5-star restaurant.
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Tips & Warnings
Set aside some money for every time you go out, specifically for the purpose of splitting the bill. It's best to always assume you are paying for your share so as not to appear like you are taking advantage of your partner.
Don't make taking the bill on yourself a habit. The more you pay, the more it will become expected, and you'll be stuck every time you go out with paying for the meal or the movie. Offer from time to time, but also ask, "Wanna split it today?"
