An influencer has revealed why she refuses to split the bill on dates after a shocking experience at a juice bar.
Rosana Ferreira is no stranger to romantic woes.
The 38-year-old has previously shared how she takes her meal prep along on dates and was once dumped for being a mum.
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More recently, she was faced with the age-old debate of who should pick up the tab on the first date.
In Rosana’s mind, it’s an easy question to answer.
“Once, I went out with a guy who seemed quite interesting,” Rosana, who has 153,000 followers on Instagram, told Need To Know.
“We were at a simple place and everything was fine until it came time to paying the bill.
“We had two juices and the total was just £7.
“But he suggested we split the bill.
“I thought he was joking – but he was serious.
“ paid my share, thanked him for the date and left, but there was no second date.
“If he can’t invest in a juice, how will he invest in a relationship?
“It’s not about the money; it’s about the attitude.
“I grew up with values that taught me a healthy relationship starts with mutual respect.
“If that’s missing on the first date, imagine what it’ll be like later on?
“I’m not asking for a wealthy man, just someone who knows how to take care of me and who values my presence.”
Rosana also hits back at anyone who thinks she is money-hungry.
She said: “I grew up watching movies where men went all out to win over women.
“That left an impression on me and I believe the least they can do is pay for dinner or, in this case, a juice.
“It’s a matter of showing interest and respect.
“[I’ve been criticised by others] when I make it clear that I refuse to split the bill on dates.
“Men say they want traditional women but only when it benefits them.
“But when it comes to paying the bill, they want to be modern and split everything.
“To me, that’s hypocrisy and I won’t accept it.
“A man who can’t afford to pay for the first date, considering all the expenses women incur to get ready like hair, makeup, and clothes, shows he doesn’t value the effort the other person puts in.”
Having had a bout of bad luck recently, the mum is now very selective about potential partners.
She added: “I don’t go on them [dates] very often [anymore].
“Nowadays, it feels like people have lost sight of what a real relationship is.
“Many think a date is just a game of conquest but I’m looking for something deeper.
“If I go out, it has to be worth it.
“And I won’t be splitting the bill – the date invests money, I invest my time.”
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