The debate around dating expectations continued after a man narrated how a woman he had only been talking to for five days called him broke and uncaring for not buying her a birthday gift. While some users supported the woman’s entitlement to gifts, others pushed back strongly, arguing that emotional and financial obligations should not start so early.
One comment in particular drew attention: “Even if your birthday was next week if we never date reach one year. I no dey send you any birthday gift.”
This response rejects the idea that casual or short-term interactions should come with gift-giving expectations. Supporters praised the stance as setting healthy boundaries and resisting transactional dating culture. Critics, however, saw it as cold and unromantic. The clash of opinions highlights a deeper cultural tension between traditional gift-based courtship and modern views that prioritize gradual emotional investment over immediate financial gestures.
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