dogfish "True, Navy. Men do not usually expect financial benefits from a woman. Would you respect a man who did? Should a man respect you, if you do from him? "
I would not respect a man who lived off a woman, his dad, the state (without good reason). I do not respect leeches; end of. And nor do I think a man should respect a woman who is a leech in any capacity.
Are we really comparing an, at best, £3 glass of wine, to "financial benefit"? My idea of dating is that men get to spend an evening with a pleasant woman (or man etc), in return they buy each other a drink or drinks, if they eat they split the bill 50/50 and leave a shared tip.
Is that really such an outlandish expectation? I don't understand why you are attempting to make me feel bad for expecting a drink after having bought 2. I buy near strangers (ie. people I have just met who are friends of friends) drinks, and yes at some point I do expect to have a drink or the offer of a drink in return. I am not a mug or a cash point - I am sorry you're not happy about this 
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Gay40 I guess someone had to say it at some point. Are you saying because of feminism women have to put up with bull shit, mean, rude and impolite men? Sorry I don't buy it. Or are you saying because of feminism I'm not allowed to feel like a man should be able to care and provide for me?
I'm relatively young at 27 and maybe not know as much or lived as long as others on this thread. But feminism has taught me that I can easily provide for myself. But is it wrong to want the added security of a partner who will be able to pick up the pieces if the shit did hit the fan? I fully expect a man to always chose a partner who is strong, confident and able too. It has nothing to do with Emmeline Pankhurst.
HerBeatitude god, I didn't think of that! Maybe I can get him over her tomorrow 
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