A lady’s post on X stating, “I want a man who can give me 90% of his salary,” sparked shock because of what it implies about relationships and financial responsibility. The statement frames partnership as near-total financial surrender rather than mutual support. For many, it raises concerns about entitlement, control, and unrealistic expectations, especially in an economy where most people struggle to meet basic needs. Expecting 90% of someone’s income leaves little room for personal stability, savings, or emergencies, and reduces a relationship to a transactional arrangement. While people are free to set personal standards, such a demand ignores the balance, compromise, and shared responsibility that healthy relationships require. It also risks normalizing financial dependency rather than cooperation, which is why many viewed the post as extreme and out of touch.
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