Dating And The Failing Economy

 Years ago, dating was something that all couples eagerly anticipated. Going to a movie and eating out was the standard dating practice. The date back then was always covered by the guy. You may even find out about drive-in movie theaters, where admission once covered a full carload of people, if you go back far enough in time. Dual dating was therefore a big thing. Cheap popcorn and other simple foods like hotdogs and French fries were available at the snack bar. A $10–$15 date was simple to arrange back then.

It's harder to get a good, inexpensive date these days because the number of drive-in theaters has significantly decreased over the years. Nowadays, entrance fees to indoor movie theaters are exorbitant, and the pricing for ordinary snacks and sodas once inside are considerably worse. Previously affordable evenings out are now easily $50 and above.

Nowadays, it could seem nearly difficult for regular folks to actually go out and have fun.The traditional dating scenario can be expensive for individuals in the working class, but wealthy people have no problems with it. When it happens, imagination and innovation are needed.

To begin with, women of today understand all about the economy and usually expect to be footing their half of the bill on a date. So if money is stopping you from asking out that hot woman that you’ve been dreaming of for so long, you might just want to go ahead take the plunge. Granted, the first date should be one that you can afford to pay for completely because it IS a first date. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible, though. 

Save up as much money as you can to put aside for this first date. You can also use your imagination and create a different sort of date. Find out what she enjoys and build a date around that. Try doing something different. For example, if she enjoys riding bikes, plan an afternoon of bike riding in a nice location. You can even pack a picnic to enjoy in a special spot. Actually, picnics can be great ideas for many locations. The beach at night with a campfire can be a very romantic setting for a night time picnic. Just put your brain to work and you’ll come up with something. 

Once the first date is past, it can become easier to plan more affordable dates because she may feel safer in having you over to her place or in going to yours. Each of you can cook dinner for each other and watch a rented DVD or play games. Basically, there are many things that can be done at home that are fun and affordable. 

When you have formed a dating relationship with someone, it will most likely become quite common for her to offer to pay for her half of a date. In fact, SHE may even treat YOU on occasion. This is something that happens frequently when the lady does the asking.