Given I'm living through this very scenario right now, I'm feeling somewhat more qualified than those of you who are (a)married and (b)not "dating" in their 50's to comment. Tonight I was out on a fourth date with the same woman who I like very much. The check came after she excused herself to the ladies room. I took care of the check. It was a rather expensive dinner, she invited me out and recommended the place we were at. Honestly, I really enjoyed the meal, the service and her company. She's fantastic. By the time she returned from the ladies room I'd settled the check and tipped the waitress.
My date sat down and said she was going to take care of the check and looked around for the waitress. I told her I already took care of it to which she replied "I invited you out and wanted to bring you here, that was MY check tonight!"
I received a few extra passionate goodnight kisses instead and plans for tomorrow night to see each other again. She's cooking for me at her place.
That's a real woman.
Sounds like a good woman who appreciates a gentleman. Well done. Hope shes a keeper.