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Written by India L. Trotter - Philadelphia Frugal Living Examiner
It is that time of year again. Everyone is all lovey dovey. At least it seems that way. February comes around and the first thing we see are visions of are hearts, cupids and other Valentine paraphernalia. The roses are red and pink. Love or [shall I say] extreme like is in the air. While the couples and soon to be couples are all kissy face what about those who are still single? What does Valentines Day yield for them? Well I am here to tell you.
Getting back in the love game can be scary but more importantly it can be pretty costly. One of the most popular gates of entry is via online dating. Most online dating sites, however, come with monthly membership fees which over time are not friendly to the frugal pocket. And, like with everything, there is no real guarantee that you will find a mate or even someone that you are remotely interested in. Many times online memberships go unused; similar to a gym membership. Money is just flying out the window and love is still no where to be found. There are those that do find someone of interest using the internet. Those finds then lead to the the first meet up which can be a pocket pincher depending upon the venue that is agreed upon. Will it be coffee, dinner, dessert, a show or a movie? Whatever the case may be it can become rather expensive to find the one who sparkles in your eyes.
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Written by India L. Trotter - Philadelphia Frugal Living Examiner
It is that time of year again. Everyone is all lovey dovey. At least it seems that way. February comes around and the first thing we see are visions of are hearts, cupids and other Valentine paraphernalia. The roses are red and pink. Love or [shall I say] extreme like is in the air. While the couples and soon to be couples are all kissy face what about those who are still single? What does Valentines Day yield for them? Well I am here to tell you.
Getting back in the love game can be scary but more importantly it can be pretty costly. One of the most popular gates of entry is via online dating. Most online dating sites, however, come with monthly membership fees which over time are not friendly to the frugal pocket. And, like with everything, there is no real guarantee that you will find a mate or even someone that you are remotely interested in. Many times online memberships go unused; similar to a gym membership. Money is just flying out the window and love is still no where to be found. There are those that do find someone of interest using the internet. Those finds then lead to the the first meet up which can be a pocket pincher depending upon the venue that is agreed upon. Will it be coffee, dinner, dessert, a show or a movie? Whatever the case may be it can become rather expensive to find the one who sparkles in your eyes.
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