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re: Men vs women on How much should a date cost
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:44 am to BluegrassBelle
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:44 am to BluegrassBelle
quote:doesn't say anything about "casual", "first", or "every"
Every date in a casual dating situation shouldn't be a $170+ dinner. That's just a stupid expectation.
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This lines up with what respondents estimate a good date should cost: $196, but one in eight expect to spend even more, at least $300, on each date night.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 10:44 am
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Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:44 am to HeartAttackTiger
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I see not benefit for spending this kind of money on a date
Depends on the talent pool and where you live
I would not spend 220 if I lived in Slidell or Picayune. Some busted ran through high school grad with 2 or 3 kids working at circle k
Living in Honolulu, between the local Filipina, Korean, or Japanese crowd or the tourists that come in from all over including Australia, Europe...220 to smash what some of you guys would spend 20 dollars a month to subscribe to on OF...I'd say worth it
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:44 am to BluegrassBelle
quote:I mean that isn’t far off for the majority of restaurants these days. Bldg 5? Easy to spend $200
shouldn't be a $170+ dinner.
Can’t get out of superior for less than $120 with just a couple margs
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:45 am to fr33manator
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How about meet out for a coffee or a drink to scope each other out, make sure she isn't an axe murderer, and then back to the house for cooking together, some wine and a movie? Way cheaper and more fulfilling than spending a couple hundred on overpriced everything
Shoot, even that will run you. $30 for 2 standard cocktails + tip and $50 or so for a standard bottle of wine and cooking food
When I was on hinge, first dates were only coffee or one drink
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:48 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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doesn't say anything about "casual", "first", or "every"
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A survey of 2,000 general population Americans looked at the cost of dating and relationships within the past year — the average respondent has gone on eight dates in the past six months, costing $189 each.
Again, that's just absurd. If you're dating someone over the span of a year, you shouldn't be spending that every date. If you're dating multiple people you shouldn't be spending that every date.
People are clearly just not very creative or resourceful.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 10:49 am
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:48 am to dyslexiateechur
For all of my youth I was a musician, I didn't spend money on "dates".... 
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:48 am to dyslexiateechur
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Results showed that men have higher expectations, believing that good dates cost about $220, while the average woman believes a good date costs $170.
maybe after a couple of dates...but first date...no way. Now this was an NYP article so maybe up there that is common I dunno.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:51 am to GreatLakesTiger24
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meh. it's 2023. a decent dinner and some wine is going to be well over $100.
Each? I'm looking at Morts Steakhouse near me, and most cuts are around 60 bucks. Let's even argue 2 drinks, tax, and tip and you're getting over 100 each. I wouldn't think Morts or it's price level is where most people are going for dates.
If they are, insane.
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 10:52 am
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:52 am to fr33manator
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How about meet out for a coffee or a drink to scope each other out, make sure she isn't an axe murderer, and then back to the house for cooking together, some wine and a movie?
Way cheaper and more fulfilling than spending a couple hundred on overpriced everything
Depending on what you are cooking, the night you described is $100 at least.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:56 am to fr33manator
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then back to the house for cooking together, some wine and a movie
On a first date? Hello serial killer…
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:56 am to dyslexiateechur
3 for me from Chilis = $20 after tax and tip
$20 x 2 = $40
Upgrade the soft drink to wine = $6
$6 x 2 = $12
Out on a good date for $52
I make it even a better date cause I have the free chips and queso reward coupon too!!!
$20 x 2 = $40
Upgrade the soft drink to wine = $6
$6 x 2 = $12
Out on a good date for $52
I make it even a better date cause I have the free chips and queso reward coupon too!!!
This post was edited on 12/6/23 at 10:58 am
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:57 am to Jcorye1
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I wouldn't think Morts or it's price level is where most people are going for dates.
What about SoLou?
Crab dip $20
Chicken and waffles $22
Shrimp and grits $27
4 cocktails: $52
——
$145 with 20% tip
3 drinks a piece or moving to a bar for another one and you’re at the $170 mark in the article
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:57 am to dyslexiateechur
If she fricks on the first date, the cost doesn’t matter
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:58 am to Dire Wolf
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Depending on what you are cooking, the night you described is $100 at least.
I thought we were looking for a nice date? You want cheaper? Meet her at the grocery store, scope each other out, make sure you are comfortable and there is some chemistry.
Pick out some appetizer stuff and stuff for an inexpensive meal you know how to cook.
Cheap Bottle of wine or what have you.
Movie at prospective destination, have fun cooking.
The point is make the meal and prep an activity all its own and enjoy it.
Plus you'll get to see if she has any cooking skills
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:58 am to dyslexiateechur
A nice dinner out and drinks will run $175-$300. Especially if hitting a bar after dinner.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:59 am to Jcorye1
quote:I was thinking along the lines of a Superior or Solou like Proximo said. A steakhouse will obviously be a lot more.
Each? I'm looking at Morts Steakhouse near me, and most cuts are around 60 bucks. Let's even argue 2 drinks, tax, and tip and you're getting over 100 each. I wouldn't think Morts or it's price level is where most people are going for dates.
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:59 am to fr33manator
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Meet her at the grocery store, scope each other out,
This is not realistic and most girls would find it weird. Going to a restaurant for drinks then end up ordering food is typical
Posted on 12/6/23 at 10:59 am to Proximo
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What about SoLou?
Crab dip $20
Chicken and waffles $22
Shrimp and grits $27
4 cocktails: $52
——
$145 with 20% tip
3 drinks a piece or moving to a bar for another one and you’re at the $170 mark in the article
Are you doing this every single date for a year? The folks surveyed in the OP are saying they're doing $170+ for every single date in a year (an average of 8 dates).
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:00 am to fr33manator
quote:sorry but that is some weirdo broke boi shite
I thought we were looking for a nice date? You want cheaper? Meet her at the grocery store, scope each other out, make sure you are comfortable and there is some chemistry.
justify it how you want
Posted on 12/6/23 at 11:00 am to fr33manator
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How about meet out for a coffee or a drink to scope each other out, make sure she isn't an axe murderer, and then back to the house for cooking together, some wine and a movie?
Way cheaper and more fulfilling than spending a couple hundred on overpriced everything
Three of my wife's friends used the dating apps. All three wouldn't consider anyone who wanted to meet over coffee and such. All three were attractive, single and middle aged.
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