Bottom line is guys: MAN UP!
Men are supposed to be the hunters. You are supposed to want to find a wife, provide for her and protect her. This is part of that process. If it is getting too expensive for your parents…. *gasp* you have to pay! Yes, this includes you, kollel guys.
Complaining about paying, asking a girl to pay gives off feminine energy. Trust me, you dont want that. Unless, you dig a girl w masculine energy who will push you around… Hey, if thats your thing, knock yourself out.