Woman I'm seeing asked me on a date - should I let her determine all logistics?

[free_radicals]

I've been on two meet ups with a woman (we never called them dates). For those two, I took full initiative on when, where, time, etc... the whole plan. We were both busy the following two weeks so we didn't meet up again. But then unexpectedly, she texted me saying she wanted to see me and asking to take me out for a drink and make reservations. The texts leading up to this basically has confirmed that we are both interested in each other. Anyway, I said yes and has since asked me when I'm available. Usually this is not how things go, so I want to ask: If a woman asks a guy on a date, should the guy expect the woman to take care of all logistics and/or even pay? What's the women's perspective? I'm wondering if I should try to "control" this date to some extent or let her do it given that she asked me out. Thoughts?

[basil67]

Back in my dating days, I was proactive too - I would  come up with the plans and pay. I really enjoyed doing it.

I say to leave it in her capable hands!

 

[Ami1uwant]

Let her take the lead.  You can just ask her “ did you make reservations”

[basil67]

Or simply "I'm looking forward to seeing you again".   

[Maldives]

This is just my own experience but wan will probably look to you to take the lead. You could say something like what did you have in mind and see what she says. If she says I'm easy that means she's hoping you take the lead and decision making. She'll probably let you know anyway if it's not something she's wanting to do anyway. Lol. 

[Wiseman2]

7 hours ago, free_radicals said:

 she wanted to see me and asking to take me out for a drink and make reservations.

She's being gracious inviting you out.  If you are interested, say yes. There's no need to "control" anything. Just meet and have a good time.

[glows]

9 hours ago, free_radicals said:

I've been on two meet ups with a woman (we never called them dates). For those two, I took full initiative on when, where, time, etc... the whole plan. We were both busy the following two weeks so we didn't meet up again. But then unexpectedly, she texted me saying she wanted to see me and asking to take me out for a drink and make reservations. The texts leading up to this basically has confirmed that we are both interested in each other. Anyway, I said yes and has since asked me when I'm available. Usually this is not how things go, so I want to ask: If a woman asks a guy on a date, should the guy expect the woman to take care of all logistics and/or even pay? What's the women's perspective? I'm wondering if I should try to "control" this date to some extent or let her do it given that she asked me out. Thoughts?

There's no power play here. Leave that out. It's two people getting together and enjoying some time with one another. There's nothing wrong with her planning dates. Yes, some women do that.

[smackie9]

I asked guys out all the time during my dating days. I planned and paid. Let her take the lead, ..... be gracious about it.