Recession Proof Dating

So in the wake of this recession we've all been feeling hit some way or another. What we aren't realizing is that there are a number of ways to get cut back without losing the lifestyle you've become accostomed to.

We all know that being in a relationship is not cheap so I'm going to let you in on 10 secrets to keep your love live going and your pockets in tact. Besides, recession dating will only score you points in the romance department.


Each week, I'll reveal a great recession proof dating secret and I'll even drop a few ideas in between. With my help, you'll be able to have a good dating life for at least 10 weeks.

You Can Call Me, I Won't Call You

Last week I wrote a post about being single and it came back to bite me in the butt. Today I found a new place to meet guys, the gas station. Naturally I did not come to this conclusion on my own; it was more of a forced revelation.

It happened when a man of maybe 30-35 years-old (always older) asked me what my name was and if I had a boyfriend. Because I knew how that convo would play out it I simply said, "Yes, I do". I then thought he'd go away (I should have known better).

This man proceeded to offer me his number and said I could call him but he won't call me because he knows I have a boyfriend.

It made me wonder if he is in marketing because he strategy was great. It leaves the door open for future connections and had I taken his number he would have had one foot in the door already.