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In reply to the discussion: Tucker Carlson: Women Who Pay for Men’s Dinners Are ‘Disgusting’ [View all]davidn3600
(6,342 posts)...I was in a restaurant and noticed the couple at a table across from me were getting into an argument. It was a man and a woman and apparently on a date. For the entire time they were there they talked but didn't hear much and didnt pay attention. But before they were about to leave, they started fighting over the check. I can't remember the whole thing but she wanted to pay half and he didnt want to let her. They weren't getting physical or anything like that but he was creating a scene over it. I can't imagine that relationship lasted much longer.
I guess it's sort of like how SOME guys feel their ego is threatened if the wife makes more money than they do. And it stems from gender roles. It makes the guy feel macho and dominant and has power over the woman.
Also I think some guys are worried about what a woman would think of them if they don't pay for the whole date. They may feel like the woman might not respect them.