Since the purpose of dating is to get married, the ammt spent should be the same as you would spend on a “date” with your wife. Some dates are $100 trips to the city plus dinner, other dates are walks in the park with nothing more than a light lunch or snack.
It cracks me up to hear bocherim say, “dates cost me a fortune”.
Gee, if you’re balking at $100, how do you expect to cover rent? Diapers? Food?
Wake up, kids. Running a house costs loads of money. Think dating is costly? You ain’t seen nuthin’ yet.