The first date It is a moment that in many situations can be unforgettable. The first impression when meeting someone for a drink, dinner or just a walk, is something that usually gives us an idea of what that relationship will be like in the future if it goes ahead. But there is a moment that for many (not for everyone, obviously) is still uncomfortable and that is who pays the bill on that first date.
Money is something important and decisive in any area of our lives, but not everyone likes to talk about it. Some say that “money does not bring happiness, but it can help to achieve it” and others avoid talking about it as if it were taboo. When it comes to love, It can be a decisive factor when it comes to visualizing a future with another person. or determine the first impression on a first date in which you are looking for what is starting to work. The dating app Adopt has conducted a survey to find out To what extent money plays a decisive role in our relationships as couples.
First date, “in pairs”
First dates are full of emotions, nerves and even ‘awkward’ moments, since you don’t really know what you’re up against because you don’t know the person in front of you at all, and paying the bill can be one of them. Far from social conventions, for aIn 68 percent of Spaniards the decision is clear: the bill is paid in half, It is the perfect way to start a relationship on an equal footing. However, there is still a certain conservative belief that the man should pay on the first date (28 percent expect this), while only a crushing three percent think that it should be the woman who pays on the first date.
Among the main reasons for taking the initiative and paying, it is curious that 42 percent of those surveyed do so because they believe that This is how they can get a second dateOn the other hand, 40 percent simply go with their feelings or impressions if they are charmed by that person and decide to pay, without expecting anything in return. 18 percent, however, feel obliged to pay because they feel that it “looks good” to the other person.
Talking about money on a first date?
When meeting someone, seven out of ten people would have no problem talking about money on that first date to find out if there is affinity between them or not. 23 percent think it is in bad taste to have that conversation the first time that you are dating someone and would not mention it, and four percent find it essential to be able to take the next step.
Among the most attractive traits when it comes to money, 83 percent agree that they are looking for a generous person, but who knows how to set limits; 13 percent prefer someone who is carefree and doesn’t give too much importance to money; three percent are attracted to someone who is super committed to saving and two percent like spendthrift people who can spend money without worrying about anything else.
Money, does it matter?
Can two people from very different economic backgrounds form a couple? For 46 percent of those surveyed, yes, they can, as they do not care at all what kind of salary the person they are meeting has. Almost half, however, admit prefer a good salaryalthough he does not consider it a determining factor when it comes to taking a step further after a first date.
And nine percent think it is a completely key factor to continue getting to know someone after that first meeting. In this sense, sharing a similar mentality with money to start a relationship does seem to be important for half of Spaniards and, above all, for 35 percent who think that Sharing the same ideas about money is very important and affects all levels of the relationship. However, 15 percent believe that money is a matter for each person and should not be the key to having a good relationship.
A kiss is more important than bills
Although the issue of money is important to many people, as reflected in the aforementioned survey, the truth is that On a first date there are issues that influence more when it comes to taking the next step with that person or never meeting them again. It is striking that 20 percent of respondents prefer not to kiss on the first dayalthough 44 percent do not think it is very important that there is a kiss on the first date. However, three out of ten say that it is essential to have a first kiss when saying goodbye and 72 percent think that this moment of sweetness or passion is essential to know if they want to continue getting to know that person or not.
That first contact demonstrates the chemistry that exists between the two, an intimate moment capable of explaining without words the connection that may have been established. 85 percent of Spaniards agree, in this sense, that That kiss provides very valuable information about that person. That intangible and emotional part that can only be shown through the lips.
And what about when it comes to making the first move? Is there a certain amount of shame when it comes to doing it? Well, only five percent of those surveyed say they always go for that first kiss without fear or shame, while 36 percent decide to wait for the other person to do it.
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