zalgotext comments on Dating has gotten so expensive that nearly half of U.S. singles say it’s no longer worth it, as the average night out approaches $200

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[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 5 points 5 months ago (1 child)

So the first date is like a 3 to 4 hour affair minimum? Coffee can be as short as an hour, and I can dip after 15 if it's not going well. Much more time efficient

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[–] zalgotext@sh.itjust.works 3 points 5 months ago

Average feature film length has been 120 minutes since the 2000's, and it's been trending upwards since then. Even if the movie is only 90 minutes though, you're still gonna be in the theater for at least two hours anyways, between standing in line for popcorn/snacks/drinks and sitting through previews. And if you're gonna follow up with a drink or food anyways, you could just... skip the movie lol

Don't get me wrong, I'm not trying to police people's first dates, and if both parties want to go see a movie and get a drink after, great. In today's dating ecosystem though, for the majority of people, the prospect of sitting in a dark room with a near stranger for 90-120 minutes is uncomfortable, and usually not a very good first date idea.