talesin,
What I stated is true; you may not like it, but it is true. Is it as commonplace as it once was? I doubt it, but others are weighing in saying the same thing I'm saying. My personal experience is the same as others. Men sometimes ride on women's earnings; society is NOT kind to such men. Women can do it with impunity. Agree or not doesn't change the facts. It's the same thing in the dating world; women rarely if ever pick up the tab or even offer. A little bit of research rather than saying cutting and untrue things to me would change your mind. If you wish, I will do the research for you and present it here. That will give you an opportuntiy to apologize, admit you were wrong, remain silent or provide equally compelling data (which you can't do). Those are your only grown up options.