tryst type said:
So, was the whole "treating her" thing just a big sh*t test?
People throw that term around as if it's some kind of conscious gambit that women do in order to see how much power they can exert, as if they're playing chess or something, and always thinking eighteen moves ahead.
They aren't.
They are ALWAYS driven UNCONSCIOUSLY to get as much as they can out of a relationship. (be it a ten second conversation or a twenty year marriage).
How this comes across is based on their own individual situation, level of self confidence, history, etc.
She, at first, wanted to make sure you were paying. In her mind, you two going on a date, with you paying was preferable to going dutch, so she went fishing, not testing.
Through your somewhat awkward conversation, you let her know you weren't intending on paying, and that in your mind, NOT going on a date was preferable to going on a date with you paying.
This leaves her with less than what she thought she was getting, as she thought it was a choice between "date with you paying" and "dutch treat."
This, suddenly gave her a NEW frame of mind. Single mommies tend to think interested guys (that aren't alcoholic gangsters from mother Russia) are a rare commodity.
So she suddenly "lowered" her expectations, and "raised' what she was willing to pay in order to get those expectations.
It was very similar to a business transaction, where somebody full of hot air, trying to buy a car is told that it's not for sale any more. Suddenly they want it more than they did before, and they're willing to pay more for it.
Since you're turned off by her personality, you clearly have the upper hand.
If I were you, I'd show interest, but also look out for any opportunities to demonstrate your intention to walk.
You can definitely nail this broad, but keep in mind you may have to "threaten to walk" a few times before you get there.
No more discussions about who should pay or the alleged history of chivalry or any of that crap.
Just set your mind to what you want to do with her (e.g. dutch treat dinner and movies, dinner at your place, coffee date, whatever) speak it clearly and simply ask her if she's in or out.
You: I wanna go see that new movie. Wanna come along? Dutch treat?
Her: Are you going to pay?
You: No. Dutch. Are you in or out? I'm cool either way.
Her: But don't you think a man should pay?
You: Maybe. So anyway, movies, tues nite, dutch treat. Yes, or no?