Chivalry is often misunderstood.
"In the age of men striving to be alpha males and sigma males, I just want to be an old fashioned gentleman." I've had the discussion on who pays for dinner on the first date or date in general with a few of my friends. There seems to be some kind of a misconception. While most men agree to pay for dinner, I've also heard some advocating for the bill to be split because women want to be treated equally after all. I've heard a similar argument from women as well who feel they are independent and can pay for their own meal. I want to pay for dinner not because you're helpless or I think you can't afford it but because it is a nice thing to do. It's a form of courtesy and showing you that I care about you. No one has any problem when we hold the door open for you, or pull the chair out, or follow the sidewalk rule. Why is it an issue when it comes to paying for dinner? Just like how it doesn't mean that you can't open the door yourself or that you...