$200 First Dates, Girl Trips & Gender Roles | Unfiltered Dating Talk from Both Sides

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In this episode of the Bomba’to Podcast, we dive into one of the most debated topics in dating: Is $200 too much to spend on a first date? With a guest bringing a fresh female perspective, we explore gender roles, who should pay, and the unspoken rules of dating etiquette.

The conversation doesn’t stop there. We get real about relationship boundaries, including whether it’s okay to stay friends with an ex’s family, if men can be trusted on solo trips, and how much trust is too much in today’s dating world.

From hilarious first-date stories to thought-provoking cultural takes, this episode blends humor, honesty, and just the right amount of chaos.

In this episode:

• The $200 first date question
• Gender expectations in modern dating
• Girl trips vs. boy trips: respectful or risky?
• Dominican dating culture and double standards
• Can you really trust your partner on vacation?
• The role of effort, money, and emotional maturity
• And yes… would you betray your friend for $100 million?

If you're into real talk with personality, this one’s for you.

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Chapters

1. Disclaimer & Intro (00:00:00)

2. Meet the Guest & First Day Jokes (00:00:35)

3. Why We Needed a Woman’s Perspective (00:01:08)

4. Is $200 Too Much for a First Date? (00:02:45)

5. Who Should Pay on the First Date? (00:06:00)

6. First Date Red Flags & Effort Debates (00:10:00)

7. Friends with Exes’ Families? (00:14:00)

8. Can Your Partner Travel Alone? (00:17:00)

9. Girl Trips, Boy Trips & Respect (00:23:10)

10. Cruise Stories & Travel Fears (00:27:40)

11. Relationship Rules & Double Standards (00:32:20)

12. Dating Outside Your Culture (00:36:15)

13. Sex, Upbringing & First Experiences (00:42:00)

14. First Date Memories & Misfires (00:52:00)

15. Fast Love: Moving Too Quickly? (01:04:15)

16. Therapy, Vulnerability & Growth (01:11:00)

17. Parenting & Safety Debates (01:16:30)

18. Would You Betray a Friend for $100M? (01:19:00)

19. Dominican Dating vs. Other Cultures (01:24:00)

20. Is Dating Still Worth It? (01:31:15)

21. Final Thoughts on Relationships (01:36:45)

22. Outro & Reflections (01:43:00)