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 Just got rejected after first date

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silverhawk
post Apr 19 2025, 10:22 PM

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QUOTE(Ralna @ Apr 18 2025, 08:02 PM)
Usually, if a man asks a woman out, he should be paying for the meal on their first date. Common courtesy. Second date and onwards can AA.

(For those who dunno what AA is, it means go Dutch/split bills/pay 50-50.)
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I'm generally of the opinion that first dates should be casual, just meet for coffee or a walk in the park or something. Much better for building a connection by putting all those expectations aside.

QUOTE(Ramjade @ Apr 18 2025, 09:33 PM)
She pay for it or pay half or pay what she order.
I always pay first despite them offering. But come on la. If you offer, I expect you to be serious and not use it as a test.

I offer to pay first and I am genuine about it. There is no testing about it on my part.

Even though I feel like not seeing her again I will always pay first.
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IMO, testing is stupid. Its understandable why one might want to do it, but its impossible to validate the "test".

Came across a story once, where there's this super attractive girl when she goes on first date with guys; will choose the restaurant, and she will treat the waitress like shiet and be super bratty. The waitress is her friend, and the whole thing is an act. She is testing to see if the guy would put up with her behavior. She wants a guy that will call her out on her BS behavior.

Sounds like a good idea, until you think about it a bit deeper. If I was in the guy's shoes, I wouldn't say anything, just end the date and put her in the crazy lady folder. Which is what most guys would do. So end up, she filters out the good men, and the only ones left behind are the sociopaths who would see what's up and play the game. A set up for failure.

Just have your own standard and stick to it. Don't try to beat someone's test either, if you fail it let it be. Do people really want to be a in relationship where they are constantly tested? It would be bloody exhausting.

You are a great example of this, you know what you want and you just lay it out. The one who sticks around will be the one who's compatible with you. You only need one right? laugh.gif


 

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