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Should men stop using this approach to try to date women?

A lot of guys (my uncle did this too) will ask to buy a girl dinner, the girl accepts, then the guy never hears from them again. I've heard multiple men talk about this. I can not imagine myself ever agreeing to go on a date with a guy if I didn't even think I would like him. And do women actually go to dinner with a guy just to get free dinner? That blows my mind

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midnightrose · F

It’s a common thing to do on a date. It allows for conversation. However, there are many other dating options. So yeah, if I felt taken advantage of, I’d forgo the dinners until I found somebody who wanted me for more than a free meal.

Fernie · F

@midnightrose That is why we women have to go dutch treat...so we won't be accused of using the guy for a "free meal" when he turns out to be Mr. Wrong

midnightrose · F

@Fernie It’s ok if a man isn’t what a woman desires. If that’s the case, paying their half of the meal might be the polite thing to do.

I’m just saying if that was how I felt, I’d focus on being proactive with what’s within my control because we can’t control what other people do. I used “free meal” because that was how OP worded it.

Fernie · F

@midnightrose I wasn't even thinking of you actually..it's quite common for women to be accused of that if they don't seek another date. I am a strong advocate for everyone paying their own way.