
I don’t think it’s as different as you think, I’m a senior and about to graduate but never would expect a guy that has a big boy job to still spend on everything for me. This is very hypothetical if I were to date a guy with an actual job rn. I also view it as a way of them being able to like turn it back on me, but that’s just a fear of my own.
I understand that fear girl. Historically men have used dates/dinners/gifts as a way to buy or trade s*x from women. That is always a risk that exists between the lines of it all. I think the most important thing I remember when it comes to that is that good men and abusive/manipulative men exist everywhere regardless of money, class, etc. If a man simply isn't the type to do that, he simply won't.
Since I don't subscribe to the idea that women should put out because a guy buys them dinner, I don't do that. And I don't pay for my portion of the dinner to "get me out of having to put out" send some abstract signal to the guy that I don't want to have s*x after dinner. I'm very upfront with that kind of thing before a date even happens.
Everyone should be treated and spoiled and cared for! Like I personally show my love through gifts and kind acts so it's not like I'm saying the guy shouldn't be shown love or anything. I just wouldn't understand a guy who adamantly refused to take care of things every time when money was involved.