The cost of having a girlfriend: when she's only after your money
The debate over girlfriends who only ask for money reveals a majority stance: end the relationship. Stories from men who set boundaries and ended up alone.
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The cost of having a girlfriend: when she's only after your money
Is it worth staying in a relationship where the other person only seems interested in your wallet? Judging by the debate that has sprung up, for many the answer is a resounding no. Most see no solution other than cutting ties for good: "screw it and out the door," which is essentially the most repeated advice.
Some suggest setting clear financial boundaries: saying no to whims, splitting expenses, creating a fixed budget or proposing free plans. But the experience of those who have tried it does not invite optimism. A 41-year-old man says he has been applying those rules since he was 16 and today he is alone. "They're all whores," he concludes, with the bitterness of someone who has lost faith.
Things get even harsher when a psychologist is mentioned who, according to another comment, claims that in Spain there aren't more couples because men are really bad. The irony is obvious: if men are bad, women ask for money. And in the end, cynicism wins: "since the world began, tender shishi trades even in hell." In other words, there will always be someone willing to pay.
The profile of the "sugar daddy" – the man who pays for company in exchange for not being alone – seems more widespread than people think. Some point out that it is a growing legion. The question left hanging is whether the solution is to toughen up or to quit the game. For now, the majority option is the latter. Perhaps it's the cheaper one.
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Is it worth staying in a relationship where the other person only seems interested in your wallet? Judging by the debate that has sprung up, for many the answer is a resounding no. Most see no solution other than cutting ties for good: "screw it and out the door," which is essentially the most repeated advice.
Some suggest setting clear financial boundaries: saying no to whims, splitting expenses, creating a fixed budget or proposing free plans. But the experience of those who have tried it does not invite optimism. A 41-year-old man says he has been applying those rules since he was 16 and today he is alone. "They're all whores," he concludes, with the bitterness of someone who has lost faith.
Things get even harsher when a psychologist is mentioned who, according to another comment, claims that in Spain there aren't more couples because men are really bad. The irony is obvious: if men are bad, women ask for money. And in the end, cynicism wins: "since the world began, tender shishi trades even in hell." In other words, there will always be someone willing to pay.
The profile of the "sugar daddy" – the man who pays for company in exchange for not being alone – seems more widespread than people think. Some point out that it is a growing legion. The question left hanging is whether the solution is to toughen up or to quit the game. For now, the majority option is the latter. Perhaps it's the cheaper one.
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