Hi Everyone.

So lately I have been on this journey of the MRP.

I have slowly but surely building my own mental point of origin and frame.

One of the things I have realized is that I don't want to pay on dates anymore... at all!
Why? Because I think the type of girl that would expect me to pay for isn't the one I want to end up with in an LTR. And also, as Rian Stone puts it... Why lead the relationship with money it in this day and age? Women make probably more money than you anyway.

So let's cue the interaction:

I went on a date last night, I think everything went well, although I really wasn't super interested in the girl, I believe she enjoyed me.

When the bill came, I made sure to only pay my half of the meal, even if I was feeling super uncomfortable (Is this normal? Why would I feel so bad emotionally, even tho this decision really makes sense and appeals to me?). When she arrived after her bathroom break, she really wasn't expecting to pay at all, and this girl did not came prepared to pay. Her credit card was expired, no money, not even phone pay (google play or something). At that moment, my nice guy issues were telling me to pay, but I hold off this feeling for a good 15 minutes while she was trying to sort out a way to pay. She finally just asks me to pay for her and that she would send me the money later. At this point I caved, and I did pay, even if I know this is a clear manipulation of her. What would you guys have done in this situation? Let it burn? I was so uncomfortable the hole way and didn't want to leave a restaurant I like without paying...

After that, the girl profusely apologized and gave excuses about it. Now, I really don't mind the money... Wasn't that expensive at all, and I believe she was genuine about the situation but I still feel like shit.. So I wanted to ask you guys is it normal to feel so much like shit when you change your frame and the actions that come with it? And what would you have done?