It's been a whie since my last posting... I hope you will enjoy or at least think about and comment on this:
So, I had a conversation with a male friend of mine and after much debate, the question was still unresolved (on his part- I'm crystal clear on where I stand.) Should men pick up the check or not? Obviously, I say yes. Not because I'm a golddigger or dependent but because I believe in the forgotten art of chivalry. I think that a man should be a man and take care of the bill, reservations and transportation on a date or scheduled event with a lady. I do believe that a woman should also pick up the tab from time to time but at her behest, not his. Double standard? Eh, maybe. He contended that whomever suggests the outing should pay and further, the woman should offer to pay on the first date because it established precedent. That-is-so-wack.com
Why is it that men have such a problem asserting themselves as a leader and provider? It does not automatically mean that we NEED or WANT to bleed your pockets, but that you are secure in your manhood, finances and you are confident in your ability to woo and court a woman. To this he replied "It's 2011 ma, you independent sistas can treat a brova too." After reevaluating why I know or entertain this idiot, I replied "Dude, seriously?..." What do you think?
