Dating in San Antonio is causing people to go into debt, survey says

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Dating in San Antonio is causing people to go
into debt, survey says,
It's hitting the pocket books the hardest among
millennials and Gen Zers.
You can't put a price on love, but these days,
dating in San Antonio is costing a lot more.
With the rise in inflation and gas prices
skyrocketing, it's no wonder some folks are
choosing the single life. However, cuffing season
is in full swing, and if you're looking to
secure a plus-one for holiday dinners then
there's some things you need to know before
jumping in feet first to the millennial-era of
courtship. First, if you may be asking yourself,
"what is cuffing season?" Well, Merriam Webster
dictionary defines it as "a period of time where
single people begin looking for
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short term relationships to pass the colder
months of the year." It usually begins in
October and lasts until just after Valentine's
Day, the definition continues. The hard facts
are nothing is getting cheaper, and it's hitting
the pocket books of millennials and Gen Z's the
hardest. In fact, 22 of millennials (ages 26 to
41) and 19 of Gen Zers (ages 18 to 25) have
gone into debt from what they've spent on
dating, according to a September Lendingtree
survey. Overall, survey respondents said they
spend about 91 on a night out, on average. Women
said they spend about 81 on a date and men
average 104. But don't feel like you need to
spend an arm and a leg to impress your date. I
spoke to local experts who say the best thing to
do, especially for the initial meeting, is to
keep it simple. "The first few dates should be
focused on building a connection and learning
more about your date," Melanie Shores, director
of Matchmaking at Modern Mingle, says. "You
should save the expensive dates for the big
occasions, once you are certain this is someone
you are interested in." The San Antonio-based
matchmaking service has seen its fair share of
clients, and goes beyond setting you up with a
checklist of attributes. Their success stories
lie within the discreet nature of learning about
who you are, what you're looking for and how you
measure your values. Shores says it's normal to
be nervous and anxious about a first date but
stresses not to overcomplicate things. "The
concerns we hear most often are about making a
good impression," Shores says. "That can range
from dressing to impress, what to talk about and
finding the
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best location for the date. It's important to
keep the first date simple because it really
takes the pressure off." Some date options are
grabbing coffee, taking a stroll at the Pearl or
on the River Walk, hiking, checking out a local
brewery, having a picnic at the park, and free
movies in the park. "Do your research before the
date," Shores suggests. "There are so many events
happening around the city and budget friendly
options that with a little planning, you can
have a great night out without breaking the
bank." If that isn't enough to convince you to
take it easy, then here's another fun fact
according to Lendingtree's survey Around 85 of
respondents said they wouldn't feel offended if
their partner took them on a low-cost date. So,
happy cuffing season y'all!