Some etiquette experts will tell you that when a man and a woman meet for a first date, the man should always pay. Others say that its 2019, and women are perfectly capable of covering the bill. And for some, the only option is going Dutch on date.

Why do 50/50 relationships not work?

But an equitable, 50/50 relationship does not mean each partner gives 50% of themselves. In fact, this type of division can be damaging to a relationship. A 50/50 split means that each person gives the exact same amount of themselves—fully.