Romance fades into the background; now dating is increasingly becoming a way of survival. According to a new survey, almost a third of Generation Z representatives admit that they accepted a date not for love, but for the sake of a free meal.
As Your Tango reports, young people are feeling serious financial pressure: high rents, unstable jobs and the inability to save money make going to restaurants almost a luxury. Half of those surveyed (51%) said they were going to appointments less often because of rising prices. And 44% admitted they view their partner as a potential financial support and would only be willing to date someone who earns more.
It is interesting that Generation Z is not the most “insensitive” generation about money, despite their pragmatic approach. It turns out that millennials are more categorical; 38% are ready to end a relationship if their partner has bad financial habits. But talking about money in general is becoming more and more normal, even in the early stages.
The research found that 37% of respondents believe the right time to discuss salary is when the relationship has become exclusive. 54 percent of survey respondents admitted that they prefer to have separate bank accounts even after marriage. Generation Z chooses transparency and personal boundaries even in financial matters.
It’s also interesting how expectations from dating themselves have changed. Nearly half of Americans believe a first date should not cost more than $100. At the same time, according to the survey, 31% of Generation Z representatives admitted that they went to the meeting just for the free dinner. In an environment where every meal matters, the chivalry of a first date takes on new meaning.
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Source: People Talk
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