When it comes to heterosexual dating, there are two types of people - those who believe in the traditional notion that men should pay, and those who believe in splitting the bill straight down the middle.
It's a subject that can often cause huge debate, with some women even going as far as saying they wouldn't date a man who didn't pay.
On the other side of the coin, many modern daters argue that equal rights means it's only fair for couples to split the bill, and that it shouldn't be dictated by gender.
One man recently found himself at the centre of such a debate, after a very enjoyable date ended in disaster, when the woman told him she didn't want to see him again.
At the end of their date, which they had both said they thoroughly enjoyed, the waiter came to their table and asked if they wanted to split the bill, to which he replied: "Yes."
"When I got home, she texted me that she had a good time but she no longer wanted to see me because I am not a gentleman and did not pay for her," he wrote on Reddit.
The man explained to his date that if he paid for all his first dates he would be left skint, leaving him questioning what the point would be in spending money on a person who he may not end up dating again.
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He wrote: "Online dating is trial and error, why would I start spending money on you when I may never even see you again?"
Unsurprisingly, his post sparked quite a debate, some many traditionalists commenting to defend the woman and her right to want a man who pays.
"That's her right to want a more traditional dating style. Find someone that better fits your financial situation and keep it pushing," person commented.
Another added: "You're both allowed to have boundaries and she’s allowed to not want to date or see you again. You guys just weren’t compatible. Move on."
Meanwhile, another completely disagreed: "It's 2022, I think it's high time we put these outdated and sexist gender roles behind us. You cannot expect someone to pay for your meal when you are independent and financially secure, it has nothing to do with being a 'gentleman'."
"Times have changed dramatically now. The expectation of a man to post on a first date is archaic and does not symbolise equality at all," another added.
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