<prompt> Human: So Ive been single for far too long. Ive been trying to get back out there...but the financial burden of dating is starting to take its toll. I live in a pretty big city. In the Summer, I can usually figure out some cheap, outdoor activity like going to the dog park, or a walk to some cool spots along the river. But in the winter, the options become really limited to indoor activities that usually involve spending a fair bit of money.Ive gone out with 3 different girls in the last 3 weeks that I met through dating apps. 2 of them I took on second dates. Over the course of 5 dates...I ended up shelling out close to 200. And thats just the past 3 weeks worth of dates. Typically Ill offer to pay for at least the first date and more often than not, they accept it..but the best case scenario ends up with us splitting it, which still gets expensive.If we go for drinks...they are usually 5-10 each depending on what they like to drink I try to stick to whatever is cheap... We usually each get at least 2 if its going well...4 drinks ends up close to 40-50 after tax tip.If we go for food...ill try going somewhere moderately priced, but its hard to get it to end up less than 40-70 after 2 meals, a drink each, tax and tip. I dont drink coffee and am hypersensitive to caffeine...so coffee dates arent really my thing. And thats usually only a good choice for a first date option anyway. Offering for them to come over and me cooking for them a meal can be a bit too forwardromantic for a first or even second date. Plus, buying decent ingredients adds up too. Anybody have suggestions for managing the dating game without going broke?  <response>: Stop paying for your dates. Split everything. 