Youth

Newsweek -   Rising prices and broader economic pressures are reshaping young Americans’ appetite for romance, with date-night inflation forcing many to step back from the scene altogether. According to the BMO Real Financial Progress Index, released in February, nearly half (47 percent) of singles in the U.S. say dating is no longer worth the price. This comes as the average “all-in” cost of a date has risen 12.5 percent from $168 in 2025 to now $189.  Separate research from the financial services firm JG Wentworth, based on a March survey of 1,538 U.S. adults, found that 86 percent have put off dating due to financial concerns, while 87 percent have gone as far as canceling a date due to cost pressures.