https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/nov/09/how-much-does-dating-cost-pay-bill-apps

From subscribing to apps to who should foot the cost of nights out, it’s worth getting your finances right

Putting yourself out there always comes at a cost: you have to be vulnerable, open yourself up and risk rejection. These days it can also come with a hefty price tag.