Should a man pay for dinner while on a date with a woman ? As if the dating game was n't difficult enough , this issue has now become a minefield for men and women over the last few years . As females fight for equality on all terms , stars like Emma Watson have encountered awkward situations at the end of a meal when they insist on paying their way . But others , like Atomic Kitten 's Natasha Hamilton say that a man SHOULD look after a woman - in her new blog for Babycentre , the singer explains why Emma 's stance on male chivalry is wrong . Natasha Hamilton with her boyfriend Ritchie Neville from the boy band 5ive . Natasha , who is currently dating Ritchie Neville from the boy band 5ive , said : 'What is wrong with a man displaying good old fashioned ‘ chivalry ’ and feeling uncomfortable that she wants to pay ? 'This is not a weakness on either side , it ’ s about letting a man be a considerate , generous , kind human being . Why emasculate him ? It ’ s unnecessary . 'This just puts more pressure on women . ' Natasha goes on to point out that the pay gap between women and women is still huge in most of the western world , so through no fault of their own , females bring home much less money than their male counterparts . She said : ' I recently took part in the TV show The Big Reunion , which was a great success . 'But the following year all the female acts got dropped from the tour and all the male acts had yet another opportunity to bring home the bacon . ' Actress Emma Watson recently revealed that she tried to pay for the bill at the end of a date and it made the man feel very awkward . Natasha continued : 'There are so many expectations placed on women now . 'If shows like Ex-On-the-Beach are anything to go by , its common place for lads to think they can “ bang ” as many “ birds ” as they want , like we ’ re pieces of meat . 'This is the cultural shift that is openly part of the youth today . 'On top of this , now it ’ s being suggested girls “ pick up their own tab ” . Well , it just gets rosier for men doesn ’ t it ? ' Natasha Hamilton ( left ) with her Atomic Kitten band mates Jenny Frost ( centre ) and Liz McClarnon ( right ) in 2003 . In fact , Natasha believes that in the 21st Century , it is crucial that men be taught to look after the fairer sex . She said : ' I personally think that men should look after women . That is not a weakness . 'By allowing them to do that , it may create more empathy and stop some men viewing women as “ bangable ” pieces of meat . ' I fully expect my three boys to be respectful , kind and generous to their future partners too . '
Emma Watson tried to pay for meal on date and it made the mood awkward . Emma criticises the actress for 'emasculating ' the man . She believes men looking after women should not be seen as a weakness .