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For members of Generation Z, romance can come with a price tag — and a budget, according to a new report.

Nearly one in three singles (31%) born between 1997 and 2012 admit they've gone on a date just for the free meal, according to an Intuit survey of 1,500 U.S. adults conducted in September.

The study found that money is increasingly shaping relationships, from date-night budgets to deciding who pays the bill.

Overall, 51% of Americans said they're dating less due to economic concerns, with Gen Z hit hardest at 58%, yet many are redefining a "good" date around affordability and creativity.

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