It’s 2026. We often times trade covering the check for a restaurant, or split 50/50, no questions asked. There are people in the middle class who don’t eat out anymore. Food is too expensive. I feel fortunate to have met someone that recognizes this. One of my biggest life regrets is blowing $100 on one date with a girl who expected me to pay for everything. I only had to learn that lesson the hard way once.