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‘Why did she even ask if she didn’t want to?’: Man who paid for 2 dinners lets …
A man shares his frustration after he paid for dinner, and his date's attitude switched up abruptly after offering to buy him a beer.
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Man Declares 'Instant Red Flag' After Date's Reaction to Paying for $8 Beer
Dating Dynamics Spark Debate After Man's 'Red Flag' Experience A recent social media post by user PMarsh, known as @parkermarsha11, has ignited discussion around modern dating etiquette and financial expectations. In a video uploaded on September 26, 2025, PMarsh recounted a two-date experience where he covered all expenses, including two dinners exceeding $100 each, valet parking, and cover charges for a bar. The situation escalated, according to PMarsh, when he suggested his date pay for an $8 beer at the bar. He stated, "I was just getting one because I was driving... and she was like, 'Oh my gosh, you've been paying for everything, let me buy this beer for you. Is that okay, will you let me do that?'" PMarsh agreed, but observed a significant shift in her demeanor. "She looks at me like... her face twitched a little bit, and then bought me the beer. But I could tell she was so mad." He labeled this reaction an "instant red flag," advising other men, "Get out of there. If you buy everything, I expect a guy to buy everything early on, but one beer for eight bucks, come on." The video, which has garnered nearly half a million views, highlights a growing conversation about reciprocity and perceived entitlement in early-stage relationships.
