"Is She A Money Hungry Gold Digger?"

A caller on The Ramsey Show Highlights describes dating a Polish-Canadian woman for five months, where he has paid for all restaurants, activities, snacks, and outings since day one. She attributes this to her culture, despite being born in Canada. The Iranian-Canadian caller, familiar with Western norms and traditional himself, questions always footing the bill, especially amid high costs. He raises a planned Europe trip where she expects him to cover tickets and hotels (85-90% of expenses), offering to handle food herself, and asks if this signals a "money-hungry gold digger" or something workable.

Cultural Expectations in Dating

Hosts Dave Ramsey and George Kamel acknowledge cultural differences play a role. Ramsey, from the old South, shares that "100% the guy pays" there as chivalry, but he avoided "high maintenance princesses" who act entitled regardless. Kamel, from Boston, says he happily paid on dates to not "mess it up," but stresses setting boundaries early. They note no culture mandates one-sided payment indefinitely, and excuses like "this economy" persist forever—there's never a perfect one. The caller reports no forcing from her, but senses potential advantage-taking.