Romance, money, and… awkward silences.
In this episode, Rosie and Roula dive headfirst into a classic dating dilemma: who picks up the bill on date number one? What starts as a chat about etiquette quickly unravels into something deeper—expectations, power dynamics, gender norms, and how we handle (or avoid) talking about money.
Rosie champions the 50/50 approach, while Roula sees payment as a gesture of intent and respect—if you invite someone, you pay. But it’s complicated. What if someone expects you to pay? What if money becomes a symbol of control? And why are we all so weird about just talking about it?
This episode explores:
- Why “who pays” is about more than just the bill
- The awkward truth about money and pride on first dates
- Cultural expectations and etiquette clashes
- The cost of not having clear conversations
Whether you're traditional, progressive, or totally confused—this one's full of juicy perspectives, a bit of flirting, and the age-old question: Is splitting the bill romantic… or a buzzkill?
Keywords
dating, first date, who pays, relationship advice, dating etiquette, gender roles, money in relationships, modern dating, traditional dating, communication
--------------------
--------------------
--------------------
