I would never expect my bf to pay for anything. In fact... I hate when he does. We work 50/50 most of the time; he will pay for dinner one night, and I will pay for it the next. However, giving me rent money or paying for my car would be a definate negative. I like to pay for my own stuff and be independent from people. I don't know what kind of girls you are talking about, but definately pull yourself away from those materialistic, spoiled drama queens.