The Cost Of Having A Significant Other In Illinois

If you plan on getting into a serious relationship anytime soon, make sure you start saving up your money because it's not cheap to have a partner.

What Will A Relationship Cost You In Illinois?

I think most of us have at least one of those friends that have no desire to be in a serious relationship. They much rather be on their own to do what they want when they want. They don't want to have someone telling them what to do.

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That's understandable because relationships take up a lot of money and time. Parents should start teaching their kids if they want a significant other, to start saving up early in life because it's a big investment.

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It's no longer your money, it's now our money. It's not cheap to date someone, especially in the beginning because you want to wine and dine them. Then as you move deeper into a relationship there are things like kids, homes, and more.

How much does it cost to be in a relationship while living in Illinois? The average expense for a year is around $6,200. That fee includes going out on dates, purchasing presents, and any activities or events. By the time most couples have gotten married there's already been an investment of $20,000 made on your time together.

So which kind of couple spends more money, married or not married? My guess was not married because you're trying to win the other's heart but I was wrong. Married couples spend $8,100 while not married relationship costs $5,500.

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Is being in a relationship worth the money? Experts say that yes it is. They consider it an investment in your love. That means you're spending cash on yourselves to do activities and things together.