My Question of the Day: The dynamics of dating have changed so much that there doesn’t seem to be a “norm” anymore. With that in mind, think about this: a woman invites a man on date. Who should be responsible for the finances during the outing?

My 2 Cents: There’s no question about it. The person doing the inviting should expect to pay. If the man feels compelled to pay, then I wouldn’t protest too much. I would, however, expect that the finances are on me, since I did the inviting.

I asked this question because I invited a guy to lunch who helped me with a difficult project, and I added, “I’ll even pay.”

He then said, “Oh, I couldn’t let you pay.”

I asked him, “Why not?”

He said, “I’m a traditional guy. I couldn’t allow a woman to pay my way.”

I thought that was an interesting response. Hence, the question.

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My Question of the Day: Teenagers put themselves in situations where they have to make grown-up decisions all the time. With that in mind, and thinking of teen dating and all the things that happen when teens try to grow up too fast, do you think we should go back to having chaperons accompany teens on dates?

My 2 Cents: The idea of chaperons appeals to me on so many levels, even though I don’t have children. Teenagers have all these rights but they lack the maturity to always make the best decisions. I’d like to see more supervision for these young people.

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My Question of the Day: You begin dating someone with whom you’re highly compatible. You all get along fabulously and enjoy spending lots and lots of time together. Everything is perfect until it’s time to kiss. This wonderful new addition to your life has bad breath. The first time you kissed you thought it was just the chili dogs from the carnival. The second time you kissed it was before an early morning walk. It’s now several weeks into the relationship, and there have been many kisses at many different times of the day and night. Each subsequent time you’ve kissed, the breath issue hasn’t improved. What do you do?

My 2 Cents: This actually happened to me when I was in high school. I really liked this guy I was dating, and he suffered from bad breath. I wrote him the politest note I knew how to write letting him know about the issue and that I really liked him and wasn’t picking at him, but that I wanted to help him. He never spoke to me again.

If I had it to do all over again, I’d do exactly the same thing. After the first kiss, I would mention the breath issue. This is something on which I won’t compromise. It may not be that this person has poor hygiene. It could be very possible that he/she doesn’t know about some illness that’s presenting a warning through bad breath.

If I say I care about you, it’s my obligation to have the hard discussions with you, even if that means an end to the association between us. The blood is off my hands, so to speak, and at least you know there’s an issue, even if you choose not to deal with it.

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Mo_Rease I’ll give her some mouthwash and tell her to take it to the head… daily.

bbygrl3 Been there down that.. It was hard to tell him he had bad breath but I loved him too much not to tell him.

JoshDamage I bring along mints and offer them some. I’ll have a few myself that way they won’t feel awkward.

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My Question of the Day: When single parents decide to date, when is it appropriate for them to introduce their child(ren) to  the person they’re dating?

My 2 Cents: I’d say there’s no hard and fast rule on when single parents who are dating should introduce their child(ren) to the person they’re dating. I would say that every precaution should be take not to expose the child(ren) to too many different people. This could send the wrong message.

At a time, when the parent thinks his/her child(ren) are ready to meet the person he/she is dating, then that’s when it should happen. With some children, that’s going to be immediately. With other children, that’s going to be later. The family dynamic will dictate when the moment is suitable.

Of course, it should go without saying that single parents should always be upfront about the fact that they have a child or children. That fact should never be hidden.

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PROTECTED TWEETER I think that single parents need to be forthcoming to their date abt their kids, but intros 1st few dates–no!

NookSurfer that’s a good question, so many variables involved. I think main thing are the kids

ManofCivility This is tough. I’d have to think that one should wait until they’re sure that the relationship is serious at least. 6 months?

PROTECTED TWEETER immediately, they don’t have to me UR MAN, who wants to b w/some1 kids hate or they hate ur kids?

JoshDamage after 6 months lol

PendragonUK If the marriage is over it’s over and the divorce finalised in law. The next day?

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My Question of the Day: What’s the worst/corniest pick-up line that has been directed to you and/or that you’ve overheard directed to someone else?

My 2 Cents: The worst/corniest pick-up line I’ve heard is, “Your feet must be tired, because you’ve been running through my mind all day.”

Boy, please.

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TankaBar_JasonD your daddy must have been a thief, cuse he stole the stars from the sky and put them in your eyes. lol

PROTECTED TWEETER “Where’s your man?”

PROTECTED TWEETER god is going crazy cuz he lost an angel but ill call him and let him know i found u! — PUUUHLEAASE

sutherngeorgian are those bugle boy jeans you’re wearing? i’m like…wow?

JoshDamage I can honestly say I haven’t heard any women aren’t the type to use pick up lines…not on men anyway lol

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