I am so glad you are feeling positive Cas, I love those moments when I feel that way, it is that feeling of empowerment you get from it.
Yes, I think you are right, that is how he probably views it. But having said that today the generations behind us split the bills no matter what the relationship.
Whenever H and I went out even on our anniversary, I always ended up paying as he constantly would leave his wallet at home or in the car and he is still doing it each time we have had lunch or dinner or coffee it is me who pays.
