[beowolf]

I totally agree. Anyone that let's their ego get in the way of a simple calculation of 'who can afford it best' is a fool. IMO.

[camle]

I agree with the hospitality angle more than anything. She shows respect for the expenses I incurr picking her up, keepping the cars up, gas, etc.. and she buys meals most (but not all) of the time. We have argued about who would pay (I'll pay,- no me!) but those don't usually last

but a meal that I pay for, I don't really give the money much thought. if it pays for anything (Besides the grub), it is the pleasure of the lady's company, period. To make other expectations is insincere, cynical, and explains why some folks aren't as lucky as I.

[Reeses]

Anyone that let's their ego get in the way of a simple calculation of 'who can afford it best' is a fool.

A fool is a woman who mates with a male who cannot afford to provide for her and the children. If the male cannot afford to pay, he is not ready to start mating, and the female should reject him. Intuitively she knows this, though the existence of a nice welfare system alters nature's intention, and we end up with de-evolution (i.e. more Democrats).