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Zelle Report: 1 in 10 young singles stopped dating due to cost
Zelle's report shows 11% of Gen Z and millennials stopped dating because of rising costs.
In brief
Zelle's report shows 11% of Gen Z and millennials stopped dating because of rising costs. 11% of Gen Z and millennials stopped dating due to financial constraints per Zelle's 2026 survey. Originally reported by Mashable.
Zelle's Dating Report
Zelle's Economics of Dating Report found 84% of Gen Z and millennials say rising costs affected their dating lives.
11% stopped dating
11 percent of Gen Z and millennials stopped dating because they can't afford it, according to a survey.
32% fewer dates
32 percent of respondents said they're going on fewer dates due to financial constraints.
Budget-friendly choices
40 percent choose less expensive activities, 38 percent prefer frequent economical dates, and 37 percent suggest free activities.
Frugal traits valued
38 percent judge someone positively for planning affordable dates, more than those who prefer extravagant ones.
Money red flags
47 percent found making someone uncomfortable about affordability or expecting full payment as money red flags.
The takeaway
11% of Gen Z and millennials stopped dating due to financial constraints per Zelle's 2026 survey.
