The Money Gains Podcast Dating App CEO Reveals: Why Finding Love Has Never Been So Expensive
Oct 22, 2025
Is being single secretly ruining your finances? It turns out the average London date costs a staggering £260! Discover how social media and inflation have transformed dating economics, making single living approximately £10,000 more expensive each year. The conversation dives into the impact of dating apps on our expectations and mental health, and why financial talks in relationships can be tackled without shame. Plus, explore innovative ways to use the right dating app subscription to enhance your love life while being financially savvy.
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Dating Is Part Of A Larger Lifestyle
- Dating is one part of a single person's lifestyle and apps should consolidate offline and online needs.
- Matter aims to combine events, venues, discounts and safer digital connections in one product.
Rising Costs And Social Media Raise Dating Bar
- The cost of going out and hospitality has risen faster than wages, making dating increasingly unaffordable.
- Social media raises expectations about lifestyle and partner standards, worsening the affordability problem.
Use Low-Cost Dates Intentionally
- You can date cheaply and meaningfully by choosing walk, picnic or low-cost activities instead of expensive venues.
- Don't assume low-cost equals low effort; follow a cheap first activity with something else if needed.