Valuable Valentine

In 2023, persons in a relationship plan to spend an average of $187 on Valentine’s Day gifts, down from a record $208 in 2022 but up from $144 in 2021. More interestingly, those in a dating relationship expect their partner to spend $148, while those who are married expect $111 in gifts from their spouse. Similarly, the longer the relationship the lower the financial expectations. Don’t take anything for granted.