But with the cost of living on the rise, the 27-year-old is getting creative. The balancing act — between impressing a potential sweetheart and staying on budget (without coming across as cheap) — has always been a part of dating. Casual dates gain popularityThe trend away from "fancy" dates and toward more casual ones has shown up in Bree Woolard's dating life this year. In dating app lingo, this could mean, for example, the option to pay money to boost one's dating profile and get it in front of more people. "I think you have to be in the right mindset to date, so [I'm] waiting till I feel that again."

Source: CBC News December 18, 2022 12:14 UTC