“68% of Americans feel stressed about cost when planning a date—here’s who they think should pay”
March 28, 2024
“…Nearly everyone, regardless of gender, who’s dating is stressed about the associated costs. Roughly 69% of U.S. adults admitted to feeling uncomfortable on a date because of how much it will cost, and 68% say they stress about money when organizing a date, according to a recent survey conducted on behalf of Self Financial…”
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/03/23/who-americans-think-should-pay-on-a-first-date.html
If you’re a man never pay for the first date. Choose a free dating option / meeting place. Traditional women are like unicorns in the west. It’s a waste of money to invest in a relationship that is most likely going to end. Don’t invest in women until they prove they’re faithful. Dating in this day and age has a low ROI. [return on investment] Be careful how you invest.