CMB – Coffee Meets Bagel’s 2026 Dating Realness Report found that 86% of singles would prefer a partner earning $70K who saves responsibly over one earning $250K who overspends. Financial red flags include overspending (63%) and expecting financial support (58%). Rising costs have affected dating for 51% of respondents, with 86% of those going on fewer dates or becoming more selective. Meanwhile, 52% favour splitting relationship expenses proportionally rather than equally, and 54% believe whoever initiates the first date should pay. The report surveyed 3,388 US users.
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