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In This Economy? BMO Survey Reveals Half of Single Canadians Do Not Believe Dating is Financially Worth It
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[{"type":"text","content":"\n\n\nIn This Economy? BMO Survey Reveals Half of Single Canadians Do Not Believe Dating is Financially Worth It\n\n/* Style Definitions */\nspan.prnews_span\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\na.prnews_a\n{\ncolor:blue;\n}\nli.prnews_li\n{\nfont-size:8pt;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\n}\np.prnews_p\n{\nfont-size:0.62em;\nfont-family:\"Arial\";\ncolor:black;\nmargin:0in;\n}\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCanada NewsWire\n\n\nOn average, Canadians spend $174 per date Half of singles are dating less or planning more affordable dates; a third have changed plans for financial reasons55% of singles have not been on a date in the past year   TORONTO, Feb. 11, 2026 /CNW/ - The latest BMO Real Financial Progress Index reveals many Canadians are rethinking the price of dating amid concerns around the cost of living. Half of single Canadians do not believe dating is financially worth it (49%) and/or have gone on fewer or less expensive dates given concerns about inflation and the rising cost of living (50%).\nThe BMO survey examines how concerns about affordability and personal finances are influencing whether Canadians see dating as a cost or an investment. It reveals:Dating, in This Economy? Canadians spend on average $174 for each date, including the cost for transportation, preparation (such as grooming and attire), and expenses such as food, beverages and tickets.29% of singles feel pressured to plan expensive dates and more than a third (35%) say the cost of dating is affecting their ability to reach their financial goals.Two thirds (66%) of Canadians believe it is important to save money during the dating stage of a relationship to afford a better life after marriage.Single, But Not Ready to Mingle:While singles on average have gone on 4 dates in the past 12 months, over half (55%) have been on no dates in the past year.A third (33%) of singles admit to changing or adjusting plans for a date for financial reasons and one quarter (24%) cancelled a date to save money.Takes Two to Tango:Early expectations around who pays for the date continue to evolve, as 58% of men expect to pay for dates, including the cost of dinner, drinks, tickets, etc., while 72% of women expect costs to be split evenly. Fewer than a quarter (23%) expect the other person to pay for date.Cutting Costs, Not Standards: When...