First Date - Who Pays?

What happens when tradition, feminism, and awkward social etiquette collide at the dinner table? In this episode of Finally, The Meaning of Life, Mark and Dave dive headfirst into the romantic minefield of first-date finances. Should the person who does the asking be the one who pays? What if you “forget” your wallet? Is it ever okay to split the bill without causing romantic ruin?

This week, our two philosophically curious hosts tackle a deceptively simple question from the AI: Should you ask for separate bills on a first date?

Expect:

💬 A messy history of gender roles and dating norms

🎭 Role-play featuring “Martina” and Dave’s old-school awkwardness

🤣 A new dating philosophy: "Doesn't matter."

📉 Tales of romantic failure and questionable budgeting

💡 Surprisingly deep reflections on modern dating etiquette

Whether you're a seasoned dater, a hopeless romantic, or just here for the comedy, this episode is a must-listen (or must-cringe). And yes — someone genuinely tried to get out of paying for parking too.

👇 Let us know in the comments: Who should pay on the first date? Or should we just go Dutch and move on?

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