Most of the guys I've been out with always pay (no expectations for later). If we go on more than 2 or 3 dates I start going dutch or alternating who pays. We've established that we are interested, we're comfortable with each other, and I think it's unfair for a man to have to get every date when I am getting just as much enjoyment out of his company. I was paying for my meals, movies, etc before and I can continue to do so now. His budget shouldn't have to take a hit while I'm sitting on extra cash (especially in this ecomony).