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Recession tips: Dating in recession

It might sound surprising, but dating during recession can be actually fun, so long as you
know what to do and where to go for your date. Think about it. If you are single and
looking, you probably spend anywhere between 1-2 nights a week to 1-2 nights a month to
once every six months (if you prefer your solitude) going to dates. An average date can
cost anywhere between $50 to $200. Here are a few date suggestions to lower your dating
costs during recession:

First date in a coffee shop: There is nothing wrong with having your first date in a
coffee shop. It tends to be shorter, so if you don’t like your date, you don’t come
out of the date thinking you just wasted hours of your life, and it’s inexpensive.
Meeting in a coffee shop is completely appropriate and allows you to get to know
your date before you start spending time or money.

Movie: That’s another good option. It’s inexpensive and having a source of
entertainment removes the tension that usually exists in the first date. All you need to
do is pick a movie that’s not controversial and works well for both sexes. If you
want to make it a little more fun, see if IMAX or 3D options are available.

Volunteering: Here is another option for dating in recession. If you are both into
social causes, volunteering together can be a lot of fun as a date. You can spend a
lot of quality time knowing each other. Again, just make sure the cause is not
something controversial or one that would offend your date.

Outdoor activities: Hiking, picnicking, or biking can be a lot of fun and a good
choice for dates in recession. They are usually inexpensive; everyone can do them;
and they allow the couple to spend some quality time together. The nature of the
outdoor activity, of course, depends on where you live and the weather. If you live
next to the beach, your choice is obvious; if not, you can enjoy a walk in the forest
or your local park or go for a hike.

Museums: Here is another option for dating in recession. You don’t have to be an
avid art lover to enjoy museums, especially if you are with your date. Museums are
usually free or have very small entrance fees, and they allow you to spend some
quality time with your date.

Wine Tasting: Wine tasting can be quite fun and inexpensive, even if you are not
much into wines and/or don’t know anything about them. And thanks to the buzz
that’s taken over the country in the past few years, wine bars and vineyards are
nowadays everywhere. Needless to say, pick the place based on your budget,
because wine tasting can become expensive if you pick a fancy place

University events: There are a whole lot of interesting events going on in
universities and colleges, ranging from guest lectures, music recitals, art exhibitions,
and plays. These can be quite fun and are often for free or have low entrance fees
and good choice for dating in recession.

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