I live in Melbourne and this is what dating is really like here – and the two surprising things you should never expect

A young woman has revealed a ‘proper guide’ for all those looking to date and find love in Australia and says you shouldn’t expect to be exclusive or for the other person to pay.

Jamie Wu, from Melbourne, shared the top dating apps everyone flocks to, what the dating culture is like, and what the perfect first date looks like in the popular city.

The Aussie local also touched upon taboo topics like splitting the bill and ‘casual’ hookups.

‘The dating culture here is laid back – so casual dating is common, and most times people aren’t exclusively talking to one person,’ Jamie said in a video.

‘Unless you’ve decided to only see each other, don’t expect it.’

Next, Jamie discussed dating apps and first dates.   

‘The most popular apps are Hinge, Bumble, and Coffee meets Bagel. 

‘Tinder is also really popular – but most young people use it as a hook up platform, so I don’t recommend it unless you’re into [something more casual].

‘If you’re thinking about places to go, coffee dates are a really popular first date option.

‘There are also a lot of other entertainment options you can pick like movies and bowling.’

Jamie expressed that people shouldn’t be shocked if their date asks them to go Dutch on the bill.

‘Don’t be surprised if you’re asked to split the bill – there’s no expectation here that one party has to pay, or the party who suggested the date has to pay,’ she said.

And for her last piece of advice, Jamie shed light of the city’s diverse population. 

‘I urge you all to be really open-minded and respectful because Melbourne is a really diverse city,’ she said. 

‘So just be respectful about cultural differences and be open to new experiences.’

Many women claimed that they had higher expectations than casual dates and paying for their own food. 

‘I won’t see the guy again if he ask to split the bill,’ a woman wrote.

‘I’ve never split bill with any of my dates – the person who invited the other to hang out should pay,’ another said.

‘As a Melbourne girlie, I don’t do coffee dates and you won’t get a second date if we split the bill,’ a third wrote.

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