A Nigerian lady has sparked a conversation on social media after sharing her thoughts on the financial pressure men often face while maintaining romantic relationships.
The lady, who shared her opinion on X, formerly known as Twitter, said her current salary and other sources of income are barely sufficient for her personal needs.
Lady reflects on the financial burden of relationships
She wondered how difficult life would have been if she were a man expected to financially support a girlfriend while also taking care of herself.
According to her, the thought of using her current income to maintain a relationship made her better understand the financial expectations placed on many men.
She wrote:
“Honestly speaking, with the way I am as a girl and my salary & other sources of income are barely enough for me, I sometimes wonder what would have happened if I were a guy.
Because how do I even use this salary to maintain a relationship? 😂 Where exactly would I see the money to maintain a babe when I am still trying to sort out my own needs?
If I were a man with this kind of income, no girl would even agree to date me. I would just be somewhere minding my business because where would I find money to maintain babe, take her out, send her money, buy gifts, handle emergencies, birthday surprise and still have something left for myself and younger siblings? I would be seen as a “broke guy” who is giving her the bare minimum 🤭.
This is why I feel ladies should learn to appreciate whatever their boyfriend genuinely gives them, especially when they know the man is doing his best within his means.
You may not always get the amount you expect, but effort should count for something. A man should not have to destroy himself financially just to prove that he loves you.”
