bruce potterFinding the Right Person is a Difficult Business
February 22nd 2009 22:57
“You need to kiss a lot of frogs before you meet your prince,” or so the saying goes.
If that’s not bad enough, finding Mr or Ms Right is also a costly business. A market research agency in Britain, onepoll.com has even put a price on it, £2397.33. This is based on a survey of 4000 Brits, who claimed they went on an average of 39 dates, with 15 different people at a cost of £61.47 per date, before they found their mate.
This figure is even higher among women who spend between £31.62 - £1,233, on a new date outfit. I am guessing men do not get off lightly though, especially if they are the type who feel they should pay regardless of whether or not they are interested in pursuing it.
Of course, these figures are just averages. I have friends who found their mate in their early 20s so that saves a bit of time and money. Then there are others such as myself that date, get married, get divorced, date for another 5 years, then get married again. The dating world is tough for some, and I have to say I am glad to be out of it.
I remember those days of excitement leading up to a date with a new person, followed sometimes by disappointment when you realise that the person is not for you and you have to start again.
My guess that the price of finding true love in Australia is probably comparable, especially if you are internet dating. I know people that go on 3 or 4 dates per week, maybe it is better just to meet someone for a coffee first before splurging on an outfit.
It is human nature to want to find someone special, but is the cost of finding love too high? Or is it a worthwhile investment?
If that’s not bad enough, finding Mr or Ms Right is also a costly business. A market research agency in Britain, onepoll.com has even put a price on it, £2397.33. This is based on a survey of 4000 Brits, who claimed they went on an average of 39 dates, with 15 different people at a cost of £61.47 per date, before they found their mate.
This figure is even higher among women who spend between £31.62 - £1,233, on a new date outfit. I am guessing men do not get off lightly though, especially if they are the type who feel they should pay regardless of whether or not they are interested in pursuing it.
Of course, these figures are just averages. I have friends who found their mate in their early 20s so that saves a bit of time and money. Then there are others such as myself that date, get married, get divorced, date for another 5 years, then get married again. The dating world is tough for some, and I have to say I am glad to be out of it.
I remember those days of excitement leading up to a date with a new person, followed sometimes by disappointment when you realise that the person is not for you and you have to start again.
My guess that the price of finding true love in Australia is probably comparable, especially if you are internet dating. I know people that go on 3 or 4 dates per week, maybe it is better just to meet someone for a coffee first before splurging on an outfit.
It is human nature to want to find someone special, but is the cost of finding love too high? Or is it a worthwhile investment?
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