A recent study reveals that Gen Z daters are ghosting their dates to avoid splitting the bill.

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52% admit to blocking or ghosting someone to dodge paying back after a date.

Rising costs are impacting dating lives, with 84% of Gen Z and millennials feeling the financial strain.

Financial compatibility now plays a crucial role in relationships, with 53% of Gen Z prioritizing it over romantic chemistry.

57% of respondents have used person-to-person payment services like Zelle to settle expenses during or after a date, with the number climbing to 64% among Gen Z.

42% of Gen Z adults surveyed were living paycheck to paycheck, with 51% spending nothing on romantic dates in a typical month, and 24% delaying moving relationships forward due to financial circumstances.

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The trend of ghosting over unpaid dates highlights the need for clear communication about finances before going out.

The study also shows that affordable and thoughtful dates are viewed more positively than extravagant outings.

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