RE: What level of dominance/submission do you expect from a romantic partner?
February 13, 2017 at 12:26 am
In the earliest stages of a dating relationship, it would admittedly raise an eyebrow if a man didn't at least offer to pay for the first few dates; due to social conditioning, no doubt. However, I'd be happy to pay, if I were the one that asked a gentlemen out in the first place. That's fair and reasonable. Otherwise, as long as a man makes the offer, I'd gladly chip in, and not think any less of him because of it. Because, I'm really, really not keen on anyone feeling as though I owe them anything.
My tastes aren't particularly extravagant, though. I think it's unreasonable to expect one person to foot the bill ALL of the time, especially when caviar tastes are involved. It's incredibly rude to make lavish plans on someone else's dime, and assume it's fine and dandy.
Once a steady commitment is established, both parties putting forth an effort to finance the things they receive mutual enjoyment from, is the obvious approach, IMO. Not necessarily 50/50. I should think that who, how much, and how often, would depend on each individual's financial situation and/or obligations at the moment.
My tastes aren't particularly extravagant, though. I think it's unreasonable to expect one person to foot the bill ALL of the time, especially when caviar tastes are involved. It's incredibly rude to make lavish plans on someone else's dime, and assume it's fine and dandy.
Once a steady commitment is established, both parties putting forth an effort to finance the things they receive mutual enjoyment from, is the obvious approach, IMO. Not necessarily 50/50. I should think that who, how much, and how often, would depend on each individual's financial situation and/or obligations at the moment.
