A Man Must Buy Me A Dress Before Taking Me Out On A Date - Praiseoghre

The comment “Cancelling a date because he can’t afford to buy you a dress is valid” is both controversial and toxic. It promotes entitlement and transactional expectations in relationships, where affection is measured by material gain. Reducing a date to whether or not a man can financially provide for an outfit ignores the core values of connection, mutual respect, and genuine interest. This mindset fosters shallow relationships driven by what one can get, rather than shared experiences or emotional compatibility. Normalizing such behavior only fuels unhealthy dating standards and reinforces harmful stereotypes about women and money. It’s not empowerment—it’s exploitation.