The math comparing five years of prostitution with five years of a girlfriend

The math comparing five years of prostitution with five years of a girlfriend

Which works out more expensive: maintaining a stable relationship or paying for casual sens? The question, which some people quietly ask themselves, has a numerical answer that has been circulating for some time among men who have decided to give up conventional relationships. The starting point is a domestic scene: an ordinary man, with no particular charm, who fixes the water heater for three female flatmates and, in the process, becomes the center of attention. The anecdote illustrates a broader thesis: a man's real value lies not in his ability to seduce, but in his practical usefulness.

Calculating the real cost of a girlfriend

The exercise consists of comparing the monthly spending of a conventional relationship with the cost of paying for sensual encounters. According to the figures being used, an encounter with a young, attractive woman costs about **50 euros**. A girlfriend, on the other hand, requires continuous outlay: at the beginning, when sensual frequency is high, spending shoots up; over time, the frequency drops and the cost per encounter stabilizes. The estimated average is around **850 euros a month**, to which dinners, gifts, vacations and, where applicable, buying an apartment must be added. The conclusion is that a girlfriend is not free, not by a long shot.

The full calculation, itemized line by line, also includes the cost of a wedding, estimated at **60,000 euros**, and the risk of divorce. If there are no children, the financial loss can be half of everything accumulated; if there are, you lose it all. Add to that the intangible costs: arguments, mortgages, anger without sens and, in the worst case, a domestic violence complaint. The five-year balance, longer than most relationships last, shows a significant difference between the two options.

The profile of the man who gives up on relationships

The archetype portrayed is that of a man who has decided to prioritize his freedom and his assets. He is not an inexperienced young man, but someone who, after years of failed relationships, has done the math and reached a conclusion: the market of conventional relationships is not worth it for him. The water heater anecdote reinforces the idea that the useful man, the one who knows how to fix things, is valued by women, but that appreciation does not necessarily translate into a stable relationship.

The conversation turns to the figure of the **utility man**: the one who solves household problems and, in return, gets attention and, sometimes, sens. But the economic calculation goes further and raises a life dilemma: is it more worthwhile to pay for occasional encounters or to take on the cost of a relationship? The answer, according to the numbers being used, is clear to some.

Freedom as an economic asset

The final argument is that freedom has a price, but also a value. Giving up conventional relationships means having more time and money, and avoids the risks associated with divorce. The figure that keeps coming up is **1,835 encounters** with different women over five years, an amount that, according to the calculations, works out cheaper than maintaining a single relationship. The conclusion is ironic: love is expensive, and arithmetic does not lie.