Soft clubbing Is a late-stage capitalist psy-op
When the economy feels out of control, we optimize everything — including connection. But what happens when the optimization itself gets monetized?
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Google searches for “same day flower delivery” spike every Valentine’s & Mother’s Day
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Saving money is the hottest Valentine’s Day gift of 2025, according to a Trustpilot survey
Splurging on gifts is out and saving toward long-term financial goals together is in, according to Trustpilot’s Valentine’s Day survey.
This dating app is for people with good credit scores
Score isn’t purely a stunt—people really are more likely to start serious relationships if they have high credit scores.
The economics of dating during high inflation
How much do people spend on dates? Where do they go? And how has inflation impacted dating life? The Hustle ran a survey to find out.
Marriage is on the decline in the U.S.
Fewer people are getting married, and marriage is happening later.
QoD (2022): What did 18-24y/o expect to spend Valentine's Day? - Blog
Question of the Day for teachers and Students (Updated in 2022): How much did 18-24 year olds expect to spend on Valentine's Day?
Pasta dinners and other Valentine’s Day reservation trends
Italian restaurants make up the biggest portion of reservations in US major cities on the holiday.
It's Now 40% More Expensive to Be Single and Dating Than It Was a Decade Ago
Singles are spending $117.4 billion on dating every year
FTC data shows ‘The Tinder Swindler’ is more common than you’d think
Romance scams hit an all-time high in 2021.
3 in 10 couples have experienced financial infidelity in the past year — here are the most common lies
The biggest money-related lies in relationships deal with spending, debt and income.
An economic lesson for Valentine's Day
It’s the holiday season once again! Perhaps you bought a greeting card? Some chocolates? A little jewelry? How about some flowers? There seems to be no shortage of different ways you can spend your hard-earned money on the ones you love the most, but it's the message that matters most.
Financial Security Becomes One of The Most Attractive Qualities in a Partner as Americans Enter 2022
/PRNewswire/ -- Americans in a relationship are talking openly about their finances before saying "I love you." According to a new study by Life Happens, a...
How to Date Like a Game Theorist - By Christina Gravert - Behavioral Scientist
What does online dating look like through the eyes of a game theorist. And could knowing a bit of game theory help you find “the one”?
