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Been in a relationship for three years, since high school and we never really went on dates. But now just to get him to even think about I date I offer to pay half, I just want a relationship where we go on dates, even once a month I'm cool with. I just don't think it's cool I pay for everything.
I think it's ridiculous that in 2013 men are sill expected to pay for dates. I don't date men, but if I did and he offered to pay I'd politely refuse, I would never insist he paid or accuse him of being unloving or a cheap-skate for not paying.
Sounds like he's taking you for granted and your relationship has fallen in a pretty stale routine. This is usually a death knell for a relationship, so if you'd like to save it you'll have to figure out how to inject some life back into it.
A suggestion might be to take him out to some place unusual, like a comedy club. There, others are talking, so you two won't be inclined to and an evening of laughter is great for the soul. Don't worry about who's paying for what, just go out and have fun together.
Maybe he's just a frugal homebody? There might be someone better out there for each of the two of you.