A date doesn't have to cost money. You can take a stroll at the park and have a conversation or meet at the library and play a board game.

Yes. There are many things that don't cost money.

I once saw someone who had nothing but money and power.....I can't imagine being that poor....

Dating is not necessarily a money issue. . I feel it`s more about spending time with someone and sharing interests. I would not complain about dinner or a movie on occasion but a, hike or long walk, a cup of coffee and a chat, lstening to music together, a picnic,even visiting and watching TV, etc to me is more enjoyable than a night of dancing ,sitting in a bar or going to a fancy supper club. Personally I love the outdoors, mushing my dog team, camping,fishing ,hiking over what most consider a date so being poor would not be a huge issue as long as transportation is not a problem. Traditional dating is way over rated

Im pretty cash poor at the moment and it's definitely a hinderance sometimes, not gonna lie. But if I meet someone interesting/interested enough I can usually come up with enough bread for a nice dinner sometime soon. When I get my kitchen rennovated and workable again I'll probably suggest that I cook dinner more often than not. If it's an online/blind date that doesn't feel comfortable comin over first thing, suggest meeting for coffee first. Go on walks in your favorite park or look for museums or great bands that often play local scenes for a 5 or 10 dollar cover. Make sandwiches and have a picnic and a walk, or go to a reasonable dinner before a movie (concessions are expensive, movies aren't as bad).

All kinds of free or cheap enough things to do if you get creative and know what public places are available. My state park has an observatory, paddleboats, a wolf exhibit, and a hiking trail around a reservoir. Find out what kinds of things like that interest her and suggest something she loves already. It'll mean more than any pricetags. Also don't assume you have to pay for the whole date. Try to come able to offer, but a lot of women will offer to go dutch on a first date, especially if sparks aren't flyin.

i am poor. if i were single and had an opportunity to date someone who appealed to me, why in the world would my being poor have any bearing on the matter? and no, i would not be gold-digging. this is a very weird question. why wouldn't a poor person date? is love, or even a fun evening, reserved only for certain economic classes?

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I think generally as people have gotten poorer, they have moved from dating to just hooking up. Not sure if it is all economically oriented, but I do see a correlation.

All the more reason to do it. Find some elderly billionaire, pretend you're interested, get married, wait a couple of years or so, sorted. I believe this is known as "the Anna Nicole Smith Method."

I am poor right now & have been before. We all need love & companionship. I don't see a conflict as I'm not into fancy dates anyway.

This almost sounds like "Should the poor date?" Why wouldn't they. Being financially limited does not detract from dating plans. There are so many fun and free things to do. This does not detract from the reason you are "poor". Is it a matter of where you started from, just graduated college, or bad luck? Or are you poor because you are financially irresponsible or have gambling problems? The later would be a red flag for the person you are trying to date.

The heart don't care about money, but the other person may.

I did almost all my dating as a poor college student.

It's one of the best reasons to date. When you find a person that can inspire you with their attention you will find the motivation to do incredible things. What's the point of working yourself to wealth or death if no one is there to appreciate it?

I'm making a conscious decision not to start dating again until I have my debt under control. That's a personal decision though. I don't have a problem with it in general, but I think it's a good idea to minimize baggage before pursuing a relationship.

I just pretend to be. The key to long term financial stability is not becoming partners with a materialistic parasite.

Define poor. Are you homeless? Permanently disabled and unable to find gainful employment? Or temporarily out of job but with prospects to find one? Or just in a poorly paid occupation? I think it all depends on what you consider poor. I am sure no matter where you are in life there are others in the same boat as you that you could build connections with so I wouldnt necessarily close off from finding dates during rough times. Dating isnt all about money and it doesnt have to lead to commitment and marriage. In casual relationships financial situation might not be as important as simply having a good time together without worrying about paying the bills.

I can read a local newspaper for free while nursing a coffee at the diner and find plenty of low-cost or free local things to do on every day of the week! Or invite friends over, BYOB & a dish to share, to play board games/cards/watch TV.
Imagination can easily take the place of $$$, Only If you hang out with people who value your company and not cash!

What? I'm not sure I understand the question, or what one's economic status has to do with looking for and finding companionship, acceptance, and love.

I sincerely hope that our society has not become this shallow and superficial.

Yes! I am poor too, but also independent (maybe even proud) and I always prefer to pay my own way. If someone is in a better financial situation and insists on paying, I will let them. But I don't want or expect them to all the time. It just isn't a comfortable situation for me. I also don't hide my situation. It's not always easy being broke but I'm generally happy with it. Plus you can always find plenty of things to do that are free or low cost. Meetup has a Free things to do category. ?

poor people need love too...however I understand where you're coming from, there's a whole bunch of women out there looking for bucks. Just has a woman on one of my sites answer the question, "who pays on your first date," he pays all of it. I like when they offer to pay half, it opens up my wallet but call it old fashioned or whatever but there's a bunch that won't offer to pay a dime ever.

Sure, why let money get in the way? There are lots of free things to do, and ways to stretch a dollar.

When I was in my thirties I was single parenting two children and holding down three jobs. I have a lot to say about what it's like to be poor. I had friends who were also single moms. We would take turns babysitting once a month so the other moms could get a break, have a little fun, or go on a date. Being poor doesn't mean we give up on life. It means we need to learn to be resourceful.

I'm a poor college student and full time single parent and in my experience, both of those aren't particularly attractive to most of the singles around me.

I think this is a good question, because i tend be the one who pays for everything every time i go out, when my resource are low I do not bother, in 8 years of dating only 1 woman has insisted on paying half and strangely we are still friends, i have dated rich and poor women and they nearly all expect me , so i have little choice. but it does feel wrong that a woman can date and enjoy a good time with no or intention of paying but guys not so much.