Single Effort by Joe Keller Guest Post

It is my pleasure to have Joe Keller, author of Single Effort here today at Celticlady's Reviews!!

A Good Knight Approach to Paying for the First Date

I’m a big believer in paying for the first, second, and possibly the third date – as part of a Good Knight approach and as an expression of etiquette and courtesy to the woman you’re dating (a Good Knight is someone who enjoys being chivalrous – many Good Knight examples can be found in my book Single Effort). Sure, picking up the tab for a date may be a relic of a time gone by but it shows a woman that you’re the kind of guy that will take care of her.

Some women, however, will insist on paying their own way, even on a first date. If your date insists on paying her portion then you should definitely let her. Many times a woman will pay her own way simply for her own comfort level – so as not to feel a sense of obligation after the date has concluded.

Assuming a woman lets you pay for the first couple dates, I’m also a believer that, in this age of equal rights, the man should not have to pick up the tab forever. After the second or third outing together, I recommend having a conversation with your date around equalizing the costs of future get-togethers. When you split the cost of your time together, it lessens any sense of obligation on the woman’s part and it helps spread the financial burden across the both of you.

Sometimes splitting a bill on a date can be awkward, so consider taking turns paying – maybe she picks up the tab for dinner and you pick up the cost of the tickets for the show. However you approach it, the bottom line is you shouldn’t feel obligated to pick up the tab for every date you go on with a woman. If she doesn’t agree it may be time to move on – there are plenty of other women out there who will have no problem with sharing the costs of dating.

What do you think? Should a man still pay for the first date? If not – why not? I would love to hear your opinions! Email me, Joe Keller, at HeyJoe@SingleEffort.com.

 Thank you Mr.Keller!!!

About the Book

Single guys in today’s world face a host of challenges…

Whether you’re single by choice or by chance, it’s wildly different than living with a partner. Most books on the subject read like cheerleading for cave-dwellers or sex guides for the hopelessly hapless. Why can’t someone just tell it like it is?

Joe Keller does just that! From food to fun, and finance to romance, Single Effort delivers clear, real-world advice to help you live a dynamic, successful life as a single guy.

You’ll discover how to:

• Work smart and maximize your time as a single guy
• Approach with confidence and attract not just any woman – but the right woman
• Thrive in the online dating world and the competitive dating scene
• Prepare tasty home-cooked meals and master the befuddling world of wine
• Create a home that’s satisfyingly masculine, yet welcoming to women
• Save time and money with proven product recommendations and advice on everything from daily living, to dating, to personal comfort (even cleaning!)

Single Effort is a must-read for single guys everywhere. But it’s not just for men. Ladies, you’ll benefit too! From ideas to spice up your relationship to a revealing look at a guy’s perspective on dating — it’s all here!

Destined to become a classic, this indispensable guide will change how you think about being single and help you find the life and love you seek.

You can buy a copy here at Amazon.

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