In a Down Economy, Singles Look for Economic Dates
photo credit: JLStricklin
The economic slump has hit us all, and singles may feel the pinch more than others. It’s common for serious couples, married folks and families to stay in and watch a movie with microwave popcorn, but singles are supposed to tear up the town, frequent upscale bars and take their dates to on expensive outings. Now though, singles are looking for creative, inexpensive date ideas, hoping to stretch their dollars farther.
If you’re in this boat, not to worry; there are plenty of options. If you live in the city, museums are a cultured and inexpensive way to spend the afternoon, allowing you to save your bucks for a nicer dinner than you might otherwise have. And don’t overlook the fun of a casual date at a local bar or restaurant/bar - it may not have “classy” written all over it, but plenty of men and women would have just as much fun throwing darts and shelling peanuts as they would downing expensive wine at a stuffy restaurant. In fact, forget the formal dinner date and branch out into other formats - afternoon hikes, visits to the park or inexpensive cultural events. After all, the key to a good date is not how much you spend, but how much fun you have.
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