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Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200 (fortune.com)
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[–] 8 points 4 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (9 children)

My first date with my husband, we went for a walk at a park..

Edit: whoever replied I have you blocked already, so have fun, I cant see your comments.

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  • [–] 5 points 3 months ago (7 children)

    Yeah, my partner of 10+ years went on multiple dates to museums, parks, and botanic gardens in the first month. We ate delicious Mexican food after, all super cheap.

    This was great because now it’s a tradition for us to go to museums on every vacation.

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  • [–] -1 points 3 months ago* (5 children)

    museum entry where i live is $50 now. yeah 15 year ago it as $15-20. i used to get a yearly membership for $60, now that membership is $200.

    mexican dinner used to be $10, sure, but now it's $15-20 for a burrito at a cheap place, and a nice sit down mexican place is going to be $25-30 for a burrito.

    so many people here are out of touch with how dating and going out costs are in 2026. you are living 10-20 years in the past.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (4 children)

    My museum dates were taking advantage of free museum Tuesdays for residents.

    You have stated you live in Boston, I was there last year. Beautiful city with so many inexpensive museum options, plus the massive park that had events going on every day that I was there and the historical walks were great. Try some of these:

    • Harvard Museum of Natural History: $15 per person, $75 individual membership
    • Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum: $22 per person, $75 individual membership
    • The Institute of Contemporary Art: $20 per person, $65 individual membership
    • Museum of African American History: $15 per person, $35 for basic individual membership with one guest, $75 for the same with 2 guests
    • The Sports Museum: $18.47 per person
    • USS Constitution Museum: $15 per person
    • Harvard Art Museum: free
    • Boston Public Library: free. This one was my absolute favorite, we spent 4 hours wandering the halls looking at paintings and sculptures, I could have been there all day

    Many of these have discounted admission for residents and members. There is also the Boston Aquarium, which is $39.95 per person, but that can easily be turned into a multiple hour event and membership is only $79 per individual. They aren’t all $50, you just have to look at their websites and check for discounts.

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  • [–] 6 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago) (2 children)

    Hi! I have a vagina and I identify as a woman, I am also a working professional in my 40s and I live in an urban area. I love museums and I think they make perfect dates and I often go to the same museums multiple times. The Boston Public Library was beautiful, there is an entire section that is dedicated to art and history. I didn’t see a single thing that you described during my walk through. There was a live taping for the local NPR station at the cafe though, that was pretty cool to watch.

    I’ve noticed your complaints up and down this thread, I’ve also noticed them around the threadiverse for a while and I am beginning to see a pattern. You tend to be aggressively argumentative, denigrate women as a whole/complain about “woke”, refuse to see things from other people’s perspectives, and don’t listen to anyone’s advice. Have you ever heard the phrase “if everyone around you is an asshole, then maybe you’re the asshole”? Perhaps part of the issue is your behavior and attitude.

    Anyway, you can look for ways to change or stay angry, doesn’t make a difference to me. Either way I hope you have a wonderful day ✌️

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  • [–] 4 points 3 months ago* (1 child)

    I am also a vagina holder! My First ever real date was, to the Wadsworth Museum in Hartford! It was very very fun! Ive been to them a few times, always a good expierence

    dkppunk, I have this person blocked from previous encounters, no doubt for the reasons you listed.

    Museums are a great date idea! Just sayin

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  • [–] 3 points 3 months ago

    Yeah, I don’t blame you for blocking lol. I don't block much because the threadiverse is pretty small, but I do tag folks often so I can remember things. I have this person tagged for misogyny and I typically ignore folks I have tagged for stuff like that. I decided to reply this time, but it’s pretty obvious why that guy hasn’t been able to hold a relationship for very long. Lots of negativity, complaining about women, and probably has his standards way too high, but oh well 🤷‍♀️

    Museums make great dates! As do aquariums and zoos!

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  • [–] -4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

    cool. every first date i have had in the past decade ended with the suggestion we go to a very expensive restaurant afterwards suggested by her, and when I decline or suggest a more modest place she gets very angry about how I have ruined our nice date.

    nice walks isn't a thing most single women are interested in anymore. it's regarded as 'not making an effort', and effort is regarded in the expense of the dates. even bowling, axe throwing, are now the 'casual cheap date', but those are all expensive now. renting a bowling lane in my city is $50 per lane per hour. add some cheap beers and food and boom it's over $100.

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