My Date Insisted on Paying the Bill – I Wish I Hadn’t Let Him

On our first date, Eric seemed like a perfect gentleman, bringing roses, a personalized keychain, and paying for dinner at a charming Italian restaurant. His thoughtful gestures and engaging conversation made the evening feel magical. But the next morning, my stomach dropped when I received his text: a detailed invoice listing “services” like the flowers, gift, and dinner, demanding affection—hugs, a coffee date, hand-holding—as
payment. Stunned, I shared it with my friend Mia, whose boyfriend Chris, Eric’s friend, was equally shocked. Chris crafted a satirical counter-invoice, charging Eric for introducing him to me and threatening public humiliation. Eric’s angry texts followed, but I blocked him, unbothered. Mia and I laughed it off, turning a bizarre experience into a hilarious story, with a new dating rule: beware of gentlemen who send invoices.