On Valentine’s Day, the age-old question of who should pay on the first date resurfaces

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On Valentine’s Day, the age-old question of who should pay on the first date resurfaces. Here is what I found. Who do you think should pay?

XO Jenny

Over 70% of Americans believe the man should pay on the first date.
68% of women expect their male dates to pay, while 78% of men feel responsible for the cost.
The person who extends the invitation for a date should pay the tab and tip.
If unimpressed on a first date, offer to pay your part to avoid wasting the other person’s money.
Consideration of who earns more money can determine the payer, especially in established relationships.
Money conversations can be subtly introduced early on in dating to set expectations.
More than two-thirds of Americans agree that couples should discuss money matters within the first six months of dating.
A TikTok trend called “Loud Budgeting” encourages financial transparency in relationships.
Dating coach Natalia Juarez advocates for radical transparency about financial expectations early in the dating process.
Be honest about financial limitations or preferences regarding splitting costs to avoid misunderstandings in relationships.

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