MatureDJ
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I was reading this, and it got me interested:
What Life is Like When You Are $100,000 in Debt in Your 20s
My massive debt doesn’t just make me anxious. It's changed the way I date and spend time with friends.
www.vice.com
Beyond that, my debt sometimes even discourages me from dating, which can easily become very expensive. In New York, dating often means going out to dinner, or going to the movies. Sometimes, the thought of making romantic gestures by buying someone a nice meal—or even paying $50 or more for two movie tickets and two drinks—can feel unrealistic when I remember that I have this debt that is not only waiting to be paid off, but also constantly accruing interest.
There have been several times where I have wanted to ask someone out, but then have thought about how much not only the first date would cost, but going on follow up dates, as well, and then decided against it.