Tell us how much dating costs in the UK

We would like to hear from people who are dating and how much they pay when going out or using dating apps
Guardian community teamWed 16 Oct 2024 06.34 EDTLast modified on Wed 16 Oct 2024 06.35 EDTShareWe’d like to find out more about the cost of dating and how much people typically spend when going out. What are the expectations around paying for dates – do you always split the cost? If you subscribe to dating apps, which ones and how much do they cost you?
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