I got $300. How many dates with women can I afford? Or should I forget about it and invest my money instead?

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Obviously i want a girlfriend. But then i get in the same situation as this fella here, which feels discouraging to say the least.  its Like dating feels like a waste of time and effort. Why bother?

biabyblue9 · Accepted Answer

I think you should invest.
I see you are trying so hard to get a girlfriend
I think you should just let it be, the moment will come, don't force it. I think every person is different but maybe... Maybe! Some women in those places look for too much in a guy... So yeah just let it be. You even might find the love of your life somewhere in the street, in a store or something like that.
Something like that happened to me... (I was so urged I was on so many dating apps and stuff but... I quit and then someone that passes by my house suddenly... We exchanged numbers and yey) (I need to mention that it has been a few years of seeing him pass by and buy stuff at my store (we sell stuff and food)
So yeah. Don't force anything just let it go with the flow, focus on yourself, have self love and then the right person will arrive at when it's time.
Take care! And good luck!!

Seinna · Accepted Answer

Getting a girlfriend is also an investment, especially at your age. It's easier to save and invest money when there's two of you. That being said, if you want to date seriously you need to focus on your career first because dating -> marriage -> kids. As for the cost of dating... I honestly don't think you need to go overboard. I think it's just an American thing to have that kind of expectation... first dates can be coffee shops, then walks, if you're into outdoors then a hike might be a good idea once you get to know one another. If not, museums, technology centers etc Besides, a girl who thinks seriously about you will not want you to overspend but rather save/invest for a future with her.

WindAtMyBack · Accepted Answer

You don't need any money at all to go on a date. Or maybe just enough for transportation.

$300 isn't much money. If that is all you have, I suggest that you don't spend more than a small part on dates. Living paycheck to paycheck is a bad habit.

I understand wanting to do things that cost money. But financial responsibility is also important. Developing good habits is even more important. People tend to be either spenders or savers. Both habits tend to last for many years, or a lifetime.

Save your money and go on cheap dates. Save your money and go on expensive cruises with your girlfriend or wife later in life. Find a woman with a similar mindset - there are plenty out there.

Telekinetic-Potato · Accepted Answer

Invest your money, stop thinking about how many dates you can get. Take a bartending class, go to the stock market and make all your free time about day trading, learn how to edit videos and buy a YouTube page.

Women will cost you not just money but time. Get your cash to a point where you're not worried about a date even if it costs you $300 for the night. You just need the discipline and patience to do it. Once you have 15k which is way more achievable than you probably think, you'll be in a whole different ballgame.

You can either stay stuck or take this time to give yourself something to work with.

Avicenna · Answer

I went on a date today and spent all of $30 for the two of us.  But I'd advise you to invest the money.

DryGermanGuy · Answer

"At Stratton, there were three kinds of hookers. The blue chips, top of the line. Model material. They cost between $300 and $500 and you had wear a condom, unless, you gave them a hefty tip, which of course, I always did. Then came NASDAQs, who were pretty, but not great, They cost between two to three hundred bucks. Finally there were pink sheets, skanks. They cost about a hundred or less, and if you didn't wear a condom you'd get a penicillin shot the next day, and pray your dick didn't fall off."

- Jordan Belfort, The Wolf of Wallstreet

Lynx122 · Answer

I would do cheap dates. All these standards are from times when every man would make more money than women or women wouldn't work at all. So it was obviously fair for the guy to be generous. But today things are very different. If a woman is judging you on materialistic things on date one and you're young, this relationship would probably not have a positive impact on your life anyway. So try and find someone chill who gets you as a person that's the best.

Anonymous · Answer

@telekinetic-potato

How does day trading, editing videos and buying a YouTube page make reliable money for someone? Why do you have to buy a YouTube page when you can just create one for free?

How does having $15,000 help? That would pay the bills for a few months only.

electromagnetic · Answer

Invest. Typically the best dates don’t actually cost a lot of money. Coffee days, movies, casual dinner, picnic..

Icaine702 · Answer

Until you find a female willing to go halves on the date cost FUCK EM. Don’t be a simp. Until you are super serious nearing the point on marriage DO NOT break your bank on these ho’s, they will use, abuse, and lose you if they have that entitled princess mindset

itsclearlynicholas · Answer

Lol if this is just a fantasy question, I'd rather one or two cheap coffee/movies/dinner at home or a cafe dates, and or I'd rather be single which I am and put that money to better use/savings interest, no financial advice. No advice. ☺️🫠

Truthatanycost · Answer

If a woman was interested in knowing who you are, it wouldn't matter where you went, or how little it cost. All that would matter is she was able to spend time with you...

Peridot25 · Answer

First of all, I highly doubt you have that much. Second, if you do, why would you announce it on here? And third, if you’re having doubts, just don’t bother with dating.

SolitarySolace · Answer

If you're smart you'd invest. Otherwise you won't have $300 and you probably won't have a woman either

Anonymous · Answer

Someone gave them mobile phones, superficial dating apps, and an abundance of superficial attention from guys. They struggle to differentiate for from bad, or maybe they just don't care. I hear it's pretty dire nowadays.

Lara_Croft · Answer

Are you Christian? If so start with the church, women there are literally praying to be found

sheikalana · Answer

It really depends on where you're going. With 300$ you can go to one date only or multiple dates.

BonzoInBitburg · Answer

First date should always be a coffee date. $10 max.

Likes2drive · Answer

3 good dates for dinner and drinks or several cheap dates, but you probably are better off using it for something else like invest it or save it for something you want

JacobJordan · Answer

Depends on the woman and the place. Generally 100 is sufficient for a date though

DextroShade · Answer

Invest it. Don't waste it on some thot who would probably just use you for a free meal and not put out.

Jersey2 · Answer

Spend it on new clothes, a hairstylist, maybe good cologne. Then get in shape.

jahaims · Answer

If you only have $300 you shouldn't worry about having a relationship

msc545 · Answer

Depending on where you go, you can probably afford almost two dates at most. Neither one of them will be at a really good restaurant.

JayBones2469 · Answer

Invest it instead. Investments appreciate. Females depreciate precipitously after 16

Anonymous · Answer

Probably 2 considering inflation since I last dated

Apple1996 · Answer

Each date 100 so I guess 3 dates

FunkyMonkee · Answer

It depends on how much you spend on them.

shortster · Answer

1-6 depending upon how classy you want to go.

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