A discussion on X began when a lady pointed out how many women in Nigeria expect their boyfriends to cover nearly all their expenses, unlike what happens in many other parts of the world. This already sparked debate, but another user’s response took the conversation in a more controversial direction: “It is Nigerian men with money who ‘destroyed’ the dating pool, because they ‘prove’ love for a woman by giving her ‘unearned’ money consistently.”
This viewpoint shifts blame entirely to men, suggesting that women’s increasing dependency or entitlement in relationships is a direct result of men who use money as their primary love language. While it is true that financial display is often used as a form of affection in Nigerian dating culture, placing full responsibility on men oversimplifies the issue. It ignores broader societal pressures, gender expectations, and the complex dynamics that shape modern relationships.
Such a comment risks polarizing the conversation rather than addressing the real need for balance, mutual effort, and realistic expectations in dating.
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