Poll Update: Dating and Finances
March 1, 2009 by Michelle Smith
Filed under Relationships
According to my last democracy poll, readers have put off dating for now, because they can no longer afford it.
Unfortunately, the current economy isn’t just affecting the housing market, gas prices, luxuries – it’s keeping some people from pursuing a relationship.
Here are some ideas for free or low-cost dating. If you have your own ideas, please leave them in the comments.
*If you are having trouble meeting people, take a look at this list. Have you tried any of these ideas?
*Free online dating services have an undeserved bad rap. If you don’t have the money to shell out for a paid membership, then chances are pretty good that other people are skipping them, as well. Give free sites like Plenty of Fish, Date.com, or the new Down to Earth.com.
*Take advantage of free date ideas like going for a walk, a hike, or a bike ride. Opportunities like this are free from distractions and allow you to really get to know someone, while firming your booty at the same time.
*With the coming of warmer weather, many communities will be offering special events like free weekly concerts in the park, chili cook-offs, or walking art tours.
*Make dinner together at your place (or his place). If you’ve been reading Dating Dames for very long, you might have read about how much I enjoyed my last boyfriend’s cooking. There is no denying the appeal of a well-made meal and making it yourself is so much cheaper and intimate than sharing a meal in a crowded restaurant.
Please take a look at my newest poll. What is your status? (Yep, I’m nosey).
great tips for times like this.Economy melt down really affect a lot of things huh?
for me,im still dating.You can always find ways to enjoy life;)
I think people may be using the economy as an excuse not to date. I think the highest unemployment rate in North America is 10% (California) which means there are still 90% of the population which is employed. 90% of the singles out there have no excuse to cheap out….although dating doesn’t need to be expensive.
I think that even when people are working everything seems to cost more. My last relationship broke up in large part because my boyfriend was out of work for almost a year. It really did a number on his self-esteem and as he lived in the next state, it made getting together pretty difficult.
I do agree that dating does not need to be expensive. I’m fairly cheap, so I like doing things simple anyway.
Thanks for commenting guys!
i never paid for online dating services…there is so many free out there!…you just have to look for it, but time is money…i know…