Going on a date can be a lot of fun.

The prepping and planning may make you feel nervous, but the end result will leave butterflies in your stomach.

Usually, whoever asked to go on the date will pay, but after a few dates who should be the one to fund the relationship?

I believe that dating should not be controlled by sexism but should be based on who initiated the relationship, usually being the boyfriend.

He should pay for all of the dates up until a certain point.

By paying for dates, he has a chance to show he is a true gentleman.

Although, girls should still offer to pay half.

Chances are your date is a gentleman and will automatically decline the offer.

But once the relationship is steady, dates should be paid for equally.

However, junior Erin Davis’ opinion differs. She believes that no matter when in the relationship, paying for dates should be divided equally.

“I believe that either of the sexes should pay for the first date,” Davis said. “There is nothing wrong with splitting up costs and being equal.”

You and your partner can take turns paying for every other outing or just pay for yourselves.

Being in a relationship can be expensive, so taking turns keeps the price of dates reasonable.

It is not fair for one person to be spending all of their money on dates.

They have other expenses to cover too, so sharing the cost is the way to go.

Chances are you do not know all of the details of your partner’s financial situation, so if you can afford it, offer to pay.

Another piece of advice is to make sure you have money to pay for yourself in case your partner does not.

Senior Brandon Wade always makes sure to pay not only for himself but also for his date.

“Even if it is not an official date, I always offer to pay for the other person,” Wade said. “I always hear of guys not paying for their dates, but I am just not that type.”

If you end up having to pay a lot and are unhappy with doing so, step back and evaluate your relationship. Figure out if it is a big enough problem to affect how you feel about your partner.

But, in my opinion, if he does not pay for at least the first date, he is probably not the best suitor, unless his financial circumstances is the thing keeping him from paying.

No matter what, though, if you enjoy being with your partner and he or she treats you well, it does not matter who pays for the date as long as you are happy.