The Cost of Love

CashNetUSA. EMoney's on the way The Cost Love When it comes to Valentine's Day, a wrong move could end a relationship. Along with that, a well-planned evening paired with a thoughtful gift can strengthen a relationship and even nurse a weak one back to health. Let's take a look at what love is worth to Americans. How much do we spend, anyway? PER-PERSON VALENTINE'S DAY 1,2 |SPENDING THROUGH THE YEARS 126.03 1.21 102.50 103 :119.67 1.98 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 AVERAGE П SPENDING 168.74 85.76 What we're buying 36% WHAT PEOPLE 189% ARE SHELLING OUT CASH ON... .. Jewelry - Flowers 50.5% . Candy L11180916 12 ONEIH OLLAR Gift cards 13.3% 35.8% . A night out AMERICANS WILL PURCHASE MORE THAN 58 MILLION POUNDS OF CHOCOLATE FOR VALENTINE'S DAY 'в MEN ACCOUNT FOR 73% 220.000 AVERAGE NUMBER OF WEDDING PROPOSALS ON VALENTINE'S DAY OF VALENTINE'S DAY FLOWER SALES, The objects of our affection 74:12% 25 х0 6.92% 4 52P% SPOUSES, SIGNIFICANT OTHERS GET LARGEST SHARE OF GIFTS 111809160 12 ONE1OL LARS fia2% SIGNIFICANT OTHER CHILDREN, PARENTS, OTHER FAMILY FRIENDS PETS A lovely meal... ABOUT 44% OF AMERICANS PLAN TO SPEND AN EVENING OUT WITH THEIR SWEETIE ON FEB. 14 (35% SAY THEY'LL BE STAYING IN). THAT COULD TRANSLATE TO BIG BUCKS FOR RESTAURANTS. G 11% $147 arbek for W Mr 89 Re VALENTINE'S DAY DINERS WHO I say yeu are lucey have a AVERAGE EXPECTED SPENDING FOR A RESTAURANT MEAL SAY THEY'LL SPLIT ON VALENTINE'S DAY, THE CHECK How can you save some cash? 65% 1%( VALENTINE'S DAY GIFTS THAT WILL BE e you. GREETING CARDS; THE CHEAP OPTIONS CAN DELIVER A HEARTFELT, HANDWRITTEN MESSAGE THAT PROBABLY WILL SAY MORE ABOUT YOUR RELATIONSHIP THAN A BOX OF CHOCOLATES Б THERE ARE OTHER WAYS TO SAVE MONEY IF YOU'RE LIGHT ON CASH BUT STILL WANT TO LAY ON THE ROMANCE BUY FROM GROCERIES MAKE DINNER AT HOME DON'T OPT FOR THE AVOID PURCHASING AND WAREHOUSE FANCY BOTTLE OF JEWELRY ONLINE; STORES (WHICH OFTEN BUBBLY; PROSECCO CAN COMPARING STONES HAVE FLOWERS OF BE JUST AS TASTY UNDER MAGNIFICATION SIMILAR QUALITY AS IS IMPORTANT FLORISTS) CHEAP DATE 7,8,9 IDEAS TAKE A WALK Shut off the cell phones and get out HIT THE ICE MAKE A SCRAPBOOK Rented skates are far cheaper than fancy restaurant meals. This will give you a chance to go through your photos and relive some of your fondest memories together. of the house; take a walk around the block or to a park together. It's a free way to have a distraction-free conversation. SOURCES Uhttp://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name-News&op=viewlive&sp_id=1304 2http://www.nrf.com/modules.php?name=News&op=viewlive&sp_id=1075 Dhttp://www.nielsen.com/us/en/insights/press-room/2009/nielsen_u_s_consumers.html "http://www.womansday.com/life/holidays/10-fun-valentines-day-facts-103385 Phttp://newsfeed.time.com/2012/02/13/valentines-day-2012-by-the-numbers/ Бn Phttp://blog.zagat.com/2012/01/valentines-day-survey-results-are-live.html http://www.rd.com/advice/saving-money/15-tips-to-save-on-valentines-day/ Ohttp://www.esquire.com/the-side/feature/fun-cheap-date-ideas last-slide http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/02/13/valentines-day-gifts-diy-cheap-green_n_1273045.html#s690788&title=Green_Date