Kelly Ripa Says the Man Should Always Pay for Dinner? Do You Agree With Her?

-It's a debate that's practically as old as dating itself: When a man and a woman go out to dinner who should pay for the dinner?



According to Kelly Ripa, it's the guy. No matter what the situation is.



"We give birth. You pick up the check," the perky talk show host said on Friday.

Any feminist that disagrees with me, I am sorry, but it's gone ridiculous now."



Ripa's co-host Regis Philbin begged to differ, saying, "If she wants to pick it up fine,"

but Ripa countered, "I'm sure she doesn't want to pick it up."



As for us we're somewhere between Ripa and Philbin. Let's be honest: Women do like it when men pick up the check. Anyone who says otherwise is lying.



But every now and then, it's nice to give a dude a break from paying all the time. It's a woman's way of saying "I make my own money, too. And by the way, you're not buying me all of these dinners."



Isn't it. So do you think a man should pay for dinner every single time? Why or why not?



I want to know do you agree with Kelly Ripa?On the first date, yes its polite for the man to pick up the tab-- but after that if you continue seeing one another then she should at least chip in.I think on the first date, they should go dutch because if nothing ever happens after that I always feel like I owe him another date or something. After that it's really up the the couple. My husband payed for everything while we were dating (food wise) and I always felt so bad and offered so many times, the only time he let me up put the tab was on his birthday.
I do not agree with her. How silly. Especially someone in her position! I'm sure she probably makes more money than her husband, what if their finances are separate? Does she make him pay for every meal??



I wouldn't call myself a feminist but I'm a grown woman and I can pay for things too.
If the man asks the woman to accompany him for dinner, then HE pays.



if the woman ask the man to accompany her for dinner, then SHE pays.



AT ANY TIME, if the other person offers to pay -- let them!
No i don't agree with her. I have paid my way many times on a date and his on occasion. but if you going out then you might want to be prepared for picking up the check because you said it women like to be takin' care of
Yes , if the man pays for dinner and drinks the woman is obligated to have sex with him.



I agree .



If the woman pays ,she is off the hook 'til next time.
The person who extends the invitation should also pick up the check. If a guy asks out a girl, the guy should pay. And vice versa.
I like to pay for all dates. Old fashioned, I guess.
Sounds like Kelly is trying to make men out to be suckers !
I think you should
I demand the woman pick it up...after all, i picked HER up.
<------- Waiting for Boston to ask me out.



No, I don't think that should be a rule.
I do not agree.



When my husband and I were dating long, long ago (we'll be married 24 years next month), I was working and he was still a college student. I am a practical woman - why would a college student pay for dates over a person working one full and one part time job?



I paid for our dates when we went out and he planned very nice and inexpensive dates at his apartment or hiking etc. (he made dinner for me on many occasions).
I actually agree with you more than I do with her. I most of the time expect and want a man to pick up the check but sometimes it is sweet and considerate of a woman to pay for dinner too, especially once you are in an established relationship. I do not think it's ok for a woman to pay for dinner in the early stages of dating someone new, but offering to pay the tip or offering to buy him a few drinks after is a nice compromise. I also am no feminists. I like my doors being opened, my chairs being pulled out and as hard as I try sometimes I seriously just cannot open that damn mayonaise jar. Haha I think Marilyn Monroe said it best, "I don't mind living in a man's world as long as I can be a woman in it"
The person who does the asking for the dinner date should be obligated to pick up the tab, unless he, or she makes it understood up front that they expect the other to either pay or chip in. There is no reason today for these things to be dance around. If the guy asks and doesn't spring it on the girl until the bill is presented and then announces she is expected to either pay or contribute, that's inappropriate. If the guy asks if the girl wants to share dinner, that's another situation. These things shouldn't be a problem if handled properly.
This started from years back. the man was working and the female rarely worked for pay. So he had to pay the bill. Was a sign he could take care of her and provide.

In later years it has become a gentleman thing. I never dated any female and had any idea of her paying for things. Being shocked when date paid the check a few times.

My wife brought us dinner several times when we were dating. She worked at a restaurant and paid full charge for it.

My wife pays the check at times now, but she is paying wit hour money, married 20 years we do not have separate accounts.