I just read the "Rate A Date" list. Honestly, none of that seems like bad advice to me. "Let him run things" might sound harsh to modern ears, but take step back- both of you want to have fun, but you're both human beings with preferences and desires. You both want to feel validated, and you have to allow him to be in control of certain things in order to feel that way. The ability to share control is a subtle and important aspect of a relationship. So long as no one feels trampled or taken advantage of, being comfortable enough to let him take the wheel and make some of the decisions is a good thing.