In a world that is fighting back and forth with the concepts surrounding gender equality, you may want to consider asking a guy out for a change.

As girls, we normally want him to make the first move, treat us to nice dinners, and pay for our drinks. Be confident and show him you care about him too by taking him out to places he likes. And, yes, that means paying for him.

You don't have to wait around wondering if he's going to text you or ask you out. Make the first move! We've been stuck in this culture where we can't be the first one to text. If you really want to talk to him, then text him first. After dating my boyfriend for over three years, I now realize how ridiculous it was that we would both wait to respond to each other or text first. In reality, all we wanted to do was talk to each other as much as possible.

Ask him out for drinks or dinner if you want to get to know him. Guys face rejection a lot, and you might have to also, but at least you won't be wondering how he's feeling. Who knows? You could make the first move and find "the one."

When he takes you out for a first date, it's an expected tradition that he will pay. This is a great gesture, but start paying for his meal or movie ticket every once and a while, too. Maybe he can pay for the first date or two, but then you can pick up the tab on the third date. After seeing each other for a while, it becomes a little unfair and selfish to always make him pay.

Circumstances may put one of you in a better position to cover the check more often. Maybe you have a better job, or he's still getting support from his parents. Either way, no one person should have to consistently bear all of the financial burdens in a relationship. It makes it less fun for the person who is always the one signing the check at the end of the night.

I'll be honest, my boyfriend works 40 hours a week, while I have a $0 an hour internship. He does end up paying for more than I do when it comes to dates, but when I have a few pennies to rub together, I try to pay for a date or two.

Taking your boyfriend out on a date can also be a way to show you care about him and understand what he really likes. Invite him to go go-karting or to his favorite restaurant (even if that's McDonald's, like my boyfriend's favorite) instead of always going on dinner dates to places you constantly choose. You may find that his hobbies and interests are cheaper than yours, anyway!

Now, I don't mean chivalry is dead. Manners and respect are still incredibly important but realize that it goes both ways. Dating and relationships should be about acting as two equal halves of a whole.