When my best friend Mia offered to set me up with a guy named Eric, I was skeptical. But after seeing his photo and hearing that her boyfriend Chris vouched for him, I gave it a chance. Eric arrived with a bouquet of roses and a personalized keychain, which felt surprisingly thoughtful. He opened doors, pulled out my chair, and kept the conversation engaging throughout dinner. By the end of the night, I genuinely believed I’d met a true gentleman.
When the bill arrived, he firmly insisted on paying, saying, “A man covers the first date.” His tone surprised me slightly, but I let it go and thanked him. I went home smiling, thinking I’d just had one of my best first dates ever. The next morning, I was excited to see a message from him, assuming it was a sweet follow-up. Instead, it was a detailed invoice.
