Fast Food For First Date? Here’s What Singles Say

For singles who don't want to spend a lot of time or money on a first date, we have some good news for them. You don't have to plan an expensive dinner, nope, you can keep it very cheap and very casual.

We're not talking about a "coffee date' here, we're saying you can have a meal and not spend a lot of dough on someone that you might never see again. You can also offer to pay and not worry about going "Dutch" and splitting the bill, you can step up and pay for the entire meal and not even have to worry about a tip.

When you go on a first date these days you probably don't want to spend that much time either, just in case you don't exactly hit it off. With a fast food dinner, you can be out of the place in less than 30 minutes or so if you're not feeling it.

It's NOT uncommon to drop a lot of money on dinner for a first date.  It IS uncommon to drop a lot of money at Taco Bell for a first date.

A new survey asked 3,000 single men and women how they'd feel about a fast food first date.  54% of men would be into it . . . and, surprisingly, 66% of women would be down.

And 56% would be willing to split the bill . . . so, in this case, you both order separately at the counter.

When asked what their top choice fast food joint would be, the most popular option for a first date is Chick-fil-A.  It was #1 in 31 states.

McDonald's was next.  It's #1 in six states:  Alabama . . . Alaska . . . Idaho . . . Minnesota . . . New Mexico . . . and Washington state.

Dairy Queen was #1 in five states:  Colorado . . . Connecticut . . . Kansas . . . North Dakota . . . and Utah.

Wendy's was #1 in two states:  Oregon and South Dakota.

Subway was #1 in two states:  Maine and Vermont.

Singles in Wyoming prefer KFC . . . in New Hampshire the pick is Burger King . . . in Louisiana, it's Popeyes . . . and Hawaiian singles actually WANT to subject their date to Taco Bell, which is bold.

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Leave it to social media to remind you about your singleness. With "We’re engaged!" and "Celebrating X years together," posts, it seems like everyone you know is coupled up. But not everyone wants commitment or a relationship with someone. Some people prefer being single. And no, that doesn't mean that someone who prefers to be single is bad at relationships. There’s actually research that shows people are waiting longer to settle down or commit to someone.

Many people choose the single life for various reasons. Maybe you’re happy living it up as a single person or trying to find your internal happiness until you meet the right person. Either way, there are perks to being single.

Most couples figure out issues together or may even rely on their partner to take care of things. Meanwhile, single people are challenged to be more responsible for themselves. This not only builds your character, but it puts you in charge of your own well-being.

Being single can also put you in a great position career-wise. For instance, you’re free to pursue your career choices without having to consider another person. You don’t have to take into account what your partner thinks you should or shouldn’t do. Some research even suggests that single people value meaningful work even more than married people do.

It’s often said that once you’re in a relationship, you gain weight. Men's Health magazine reported that, on average, couples gain about 17 pounds within one year of finding love. ABC reported that newly married women in their early 20s gained 24 pounds in the first five years of marriage. They also said that newly married men gained 30 pounds in the same age group. Is this what happens when you trade in your morning Saturday walks for "staying in bed just a little longer" with your babe?

Check out some of the top reasons people love being single below.

You can dance to your own music when it comes to scheduling. Single people can create a routine that works for them. This includes consistent meal times, bedtimes, and events. You never have to consider your partner's schedule. You can even pick up more hobbies, like weekly trivia or a class you've been wanting to try. For better or worse, your time is your own.

If you're single, chances are that you don't have to worry about spending money on anyone else but yourself. You can keep your money for yourself and use it for a solo vacation or a rainy day fund. Not to mention, you no longer have the financial obligation of buying someone a nice gift for birthdays, and couple-y holidays like Valentine's Day, Sweetest Day, or Date-a-versaries.

Single people get more freedom. Without the obligation of another person in your life, you'll have more time for activities. One of the many perks of being single is just having space and time to focus on yourself and emotional needs. You even get a chance to know yourself better during the added free time. Use your time the way you want.

Married folks can go ahead and sit this one out for sure. The benefit of running to the dance floor to vibe out to Beyoncé's "Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It)" hit, is for those who are single. If you've been to a wedding chances are that this song was used to get all the unmarried or single ladies to the dance floor. Let's be honest, it was your moment to shine in all your singleness.

Single people don't have to deal with the phrase, "Let me try some" while eyes are glaring at their plate. That's right, you don't have to share a thing. Another food benefit of being single is taking advantage of not conforming to someone else's habits or preferences. You can try a new diet or completely indulge without the extra commentary or worrying about someone else's needs. You don't have to worry about if the food you like is off-putting to your partner.

Watch what you want, when you want without the worry. Many couples like to watch a new TV series or movie together. But Heaven forbid you tune in without your partner. That's one way to start an argument. So, if you're single go ahead and binge that new Marvel series without looking over your shoulder. Also, you don't have to sit through shows or movies that you don't care for, because your partner wants to. Watch what you want!