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Singles Are Ditching Expensive Dates for ‘Infladating,’ and a Dating Expert Has Thoughts

We’re all struggling so much that we combined a dating trend with a financial wellness trend.

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We all know inflation is adding more stress to our everyday lives, but what about its impact on dating? It’s so bad out there that there’s a new dating trend thought to combat financial stress.

“As costs rise due to inflation, there is a new trend that has been coined ‘infladating’ in the relationship space,” says Susan Trombetti, matchmaker and CEO of Exclusive Matchmaking.

In other words…we’re all struggling so much that we combined a dating trend with a financial wellness trend.

Trombetti describes “infladating” as “being more mindful about spending on dates due to rising costs.” I mean, that sounds quite rational to me.

“This doesn’t have to be a negative thing at all and can actually help people realize they can plan something probably more romantic for a date without spending a ton of money,” she explains. “Think going to get a coffee and walking in the park, having a picnic, etc.”

For example, because we’re trying to save money, my boyfriend and I........

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