Nearly one third of Gen Z singles are going on dates just for free food: ‘A girl’s gotta eat’

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For members of Generation Z, romance can come with a price tag — and a budget, according to a new report. Nearly one in three singles (31%) born between 1997 and 2012 admit they’ve gone on a date just for the free meal,  according to an Intuit survey of 1,500 US adults conducted in September.  The study found that money is increasingly shaping relationships, from date-night budgets to deciding who pays the bill.  Overall, 51% of Americans said they’re  dating less due to economic concerns ,