Is OTHER wrong in the post ? POST : I matched with a guy on a dating app, and we hit it off right away. We had a lot of interesting video chats and about 3 weeks after our first talk we decided to meet up.

Since he was happy to drive during rush hour just to meet me (which could easily double his travel time) I said I would be paying for the entirety of our date. This included tickets for 2 separate events (researched and agreed upon by both of us), and dinner in the evening (restaurant we both liked), which he insisted he would pay for. We also agreed to keeping it very casual.

He travels the 1h40m to make it here, and we meet at a local mall. Immediately I can tell something is off, he's looking half disappointed, half annoyed. After we exchange a "hello" hug, next words out of his mouth are "Just look at all these people walking around, is everyone is making more money than I am? I bet I'm the poorest person here". 

Things kind of went downhill from there.

In between any casual and familiar conversation we had, there were several comments like: 

* Oh we have the fancy seats? Oh wow, people will look at me and think I'm some kind of rich spoiled guy. *(I could afford "good" seats (not insane VIP ones, just good ones) so I went for it)* 

* Oh yea, of course you would be driving a brand new BMW, I don't know what I was expecting. I bet that's the least expensive car in your parking lot *(my car is not brand new, just... clean and scratch-free)* 

* Of course you would need a reservation for this place, I mean, why wouldn't you? Look at this, I'm scared I'd break a glass, and it will cost me a week's rent. I am definitely out-classed here. *(it was just a nice restaurant I would expect to find in any average-sized town)* 

* Your hair is so soft, and you smell so good. What kind of shampoo do you use? -Never mind, I doubt I can afford it. 

...and many, MANY more.

Just picture (if possible) someone having a half desperate, half smug expression, and quite the defeated tone while making them. I either chuckled, remained silent, or changed the subject after each one.

However much I liked hanging out with him, every time he would make a comment like that, I felt incredibly uncomfortable. We had discussed our jobs, and his income is average nationally, somewhat low for his area, which is significantly poorer than mine, mostly because mine is STUPID CRAZY expensive. It is also the home of many well-known companies, and the salaries are highly competitive, if only to compensate for the insane cost of living. For where I live, I make average money at best.

The next day, I messaged him that while I appreciated his company and think he is a great guy, I would not be pursuing another date with him, and wished him all the best.

So, in a way, it is not inaccurate to say I don't want to continue seeing him because of our difference in income, but more specifically t was his comments/behavior when it comes to said difference. 

Am I the asshole he, and some of my friends, say I am?