When you go out on a date with someone you're not interested in to get a free meal due to the state of the economy.
Sure, he's ugly. But the economy isn't too hot right now, we all have to resort to recession dating.
by klopstock February 11, 2009
An event in which someone admittedly attracted to you asks you out, under the pretences of friendship. You will attend typically romantic settings and events, such as a candle lit dinner. Usually getting to know each other, with pleasant conversation, acting with good behavior, and dressing to impress, however, there is no expectation and has no obligation to pay for you. If so willing to become physical to the point of intercourse, then they are willing participant, but are still in no way obligated to spend the night, or pay for cab fare home.
John: I’ve like you for a while, you want to go to dinner with me tonight.
Jane: Sure, it’s a date. Pick me up at 7.
John: What? No, this isn’t a date; I just think you’d be a cool friend.
Jane: Oh, okay.
John: But, if you want to come home with me after then I’m up for that to.
Jane: Are you seriously trying to ask me out on a recession date.
Jane: Sure, it’s a date. Pick me up at 7.
John: What? No, this isn’t a date; I just think you’d be a cool friend.
Jane: Oh, okay.
John: But, if you want to come home with me after then I’m up for that to.
Jane: Are you seriously trying to ask me out on a recession date.
by style_D April 10, 2009
Lingering on in an unhealthy and often unsatisfying relationship due to fear of starting over or becoming single.
Sex is bad, he gets treated like germ and he continues to stay in the relationship. It's complete "recession dating"
by traderjosephine August 17, 2009