Being in a relationship with the girl you love is like living in a dream where you experience wonderful moments together, such as going on beautiful dates, witnessing her contagious smile when she's happy, hearing her sweet "I love yous," enjoying a cozy dinner while watching TV, and feeling the comfort of being in each other's arms.
However, as with any sweet dream, there often comes a cost that can bring you back down to reality. In this case, that cost can be the financial burden that comes with having a girlfriend.
For men, being in a relationship often means taking on the financial responsibility of paying for the expenses associated with dating, including romantic dinners, surprise dates, sweet gifts, and fun vacations, just to name a few.
While some women may take this for granted, it can take a significant financial toll on the man in the relationship, as he may feel pressured to sacrifice his own financial stability to be a good partner for his girlfriend.
The financial strain of being in a relationship can be even more difficult to handle when men feel like they’ve made significant sacrifices for their partner, only to have the relationship ultimately fail.
During a street interview conducted by Daniella Atkinson (@daniella_atk), one man was asked about the biggest financial mistake he had ever made, to which he admitted that it was his ex-girlfriend.
When asked to elaborate on his answer, the man explained that his relationship with his ex-girlfriend involved dinners and vacations, but it eventually didn't work out.
Despite feeling like he lost a significant amount of money in this past relationship, he wouldn't change much about what happened if he could go back.
“That was a good experience,” he said, “So lesson Learned.”
Having learned his lesson from his failed relationship, the man admitted that he wouldn't be as generous with spending on his future partner, and even advised viewers to simply "stay single," which may be a practical option to ensure you won’t make the same financial mistake.
@daniella_atk So stay single if you wanna be rich? #Vancouver #Vancouversnewsreporter #exgirlfriend #single #fyp ♬ original sound - Daniella Atkinson
The comment section was a combination of sympathy, advice, disagreements, and thought-provoking remarks.
“Bro holding back tears,” one viewer commented.
“He was hurt. you can tell,” a second remarked.
“When your investment starts to give you a negative ROI is time to run,” a third advised
“Too many financially stable women out there to settle for one that expects you to pay for everything,” a fourth argued.
“Dating Toronto women is like renting a dating experience,” a fifth joked.
“He only regrets it because it failed,” a sixth suggested.
Some commenters were against the idea of viewing women as a financial burden or loss, with one person writing that a girlfriend is never an “expense,” but rather an “investment."
Another added, “Finding a partner who has the same financial value could be your biggest investment.”
It's ultimately up to men to decide if they want to be financially generous with their girlfriends or take a more conservative approach to their spending habits.
Women, on the other hand, may want to be honest and open about their financial expectations in a relationship to decrease the financial burden on their partner, and maybe to avoid being called the "biggest financial mistake" in case of a breakup.
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