Toughing it out on an uncomfortable saddle might discourage longer rides.
My wife just got a new bike and I could not get a more comfortable saddle on there fast enough.
The last thing I needed was her going back to her old bike.
The new bike is 17lb lighter than the old one and I didn't want her to become disillusioned with it.

She is now very happy with the saddle.
I needed to find wider and with some serious padding, so I experimented with a Zeta Ultimate, it's a newer brand I saw at Sea Otter.
It won't win any races, but the price is right & it sure is cushy.

All the best

Barry