A man’s story about being called broke and uncaring for not buying a birthday gift for a woman he had only been talking to for five days continued to stir heated reactions online. Many users weighed in on dating expectations, entitlement, and the growing pressure on men to spend money almost immediately in new interactions.
One particularly controversial comment read: “E no concern me oo even if u meet me a day before valentine, u go get me val gifts oo talk more of birthday.”
Translated, the commenter insisted that even if a man met her just a day before Valentine’s Day, he would still be expected to buy her gifts, especially for her birthday. Critics argue that this mindset turns early-stage dating into a transactional obligation rather than a mutual connection. Supporters, however, framed it as “knowing one’s worth.” The exchange highlights ongoing tensions around money, boundaries, and unrealistic expectations in modern dating culture.
