Stew,

I have to totally disagree with your views on dating. I am not a 'girly girl' (a term which totally offends me) but i hold down a part-time job, and my ex NEVER ONCE expected me to 'pick up half".

It is the MAN'S responsibility to pick up the check IF he's the one who asked for the date, plain and simple. I am dating a guy right now who won't even let me buy myself a bottle of water if we stop at a gas station. To me, THAT is a man; knows his woman can hold her own, but still wants to take care of her.

I agree with Emmy...you want women that HAVE to rely on you, so maybe this poll was just a way to get us strong, independent women in a tizzy???

Jenn