Experts say the cost of dating is on the rise, with some studies suggesting single Americans are spending upwards of $2,000 a year searching for love.

Dating costs rise as cuffing season begins, with Americans spending over $2,000 yearly on romance

Right now, it's a very popular time to look for a romantic partner. It's the beginning of "cuffing season" in the dating world – when one hopes to find a special someone to get through the lonelier, colder months. But will the cost of going out prevent the possibility of finding a match?

Although the digital world offers lots of options, dating apps have some singles feeling exhausted in their search for romance.

"So, for me the apps are out," one woman said.

Logging out presents an opportunity for finding a match in a real-world scenario.

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