How much does it cost to date?

Based on the programmers’ discussion, the rough guideline is to spend about 2–3 times your normal expenses. If you’re spending significantly more than that, it may indicate you’re overthinking gifts or other extras. For most people, there’s no need to obsess over this (unless you’re like the commenter who spent over $100,000 a year on their partner before breaking up). Dating is a two-way street—you spend money, and they spend money on you too. Rather than keeping score, sit down and talk about building a financial plan together; you might even turn spending into earning.

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