Media Release: Looking for love? Flashing the cash isn’t the way to romantic success.

Romantics feeling the crunch needn’t worry about looking for love on a budget. According to a survey by Dateline Platinum, 72% of singles would find an ‘informal and relaxed’ venue for a date more impressive than somewhere ‘expensive or exclusive’ – this only topped the list for 13% of individuals.

Only 8% of respondents would consider spending more than £50 on a first date, with almost 40% believing that between £20 and £50 is generous enough to make a good impression. And even if more daters are keeping an eye on cost, the most popular location when meeting a new partner is still a romantic restaurant – where only 15% of daters would not expect to split the bill.

Dateline’s chairman, Eddy Ankrett, commented: “Equality is important in relationships, and I am not surprised to see that the majority of people would expect to share the cost of a first date. The current economic situation is affecting many people’s social lives, which of course includes dating. However, this doesn’t mean that dates can’t be romantic without breaking the bank – our survey shows that finding a relaxing venue which puts both daters at ease is more impressive than an expensive alternative”

Media contact via VHPR Ltd
Victoria Hedley
M: 0796 775 1219
E: victoria@vhpr.co.uk

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