# 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.
- Title: Zelle Report: 1 in 10 young singles stopped dating due to cost
- Summary: 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…
- Keywords: zelle, gen z, millennials, dating, cost, financial constraints, survey, technology, culture, Report, young, singles
- Source: Mashable — https://mashable.com/life/zelle-economics-of-dating-report
- Author: Anna Iovine
- Published: 2026-09-22T13:00:00+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: zelle, gen z, millennials, dating, cost, financial constraints, survey, technology, culture
## 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.
## Key takeaway

11% of Gen Z and millennials stopped dating due to financial constraints per Zelle's 2026 survey.