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Gen Z and Millennials have found a way around the soaring cost of dating

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15.09.2026

Gen Z and Millennials have found a way around the soaring cost of dating

Free dates are gaining traction among younger Americans as nearly half of singles say going out for a date is no longer financially worth it.

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Dating is tough, and not just because everyone is collectively burned out on dating apps. Searching for a potential partner also means spending money just about every time you meet someone IRL. But now, both Millennials and Gen Zers seem to be hacking the system by opting for free dates. 

According to a new survey of 5,400 Gen Z and Millennial daters in the U.S. from the dating app Hily, opting for no-cost dates is a popular idea with both generations. More than one in........

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