Overtime, the question “who should spend more in a relationship?” has generated a lot of argument and whenever it is been discussed, it becomes a sort of debate. Now in a relationship should the guy or the girl spend more? Generally, the idea of the guy spending more is quite popular in the African setting. It is believed that it is the right thing for the guy to pay for dates, foot the bills on anything that is been purchased even to the point that it is only the guy that should shower gifts on girl. This is quite the opposite in the Western world, where both sexes believe that responsibilities in a relationship should be shared. Sometimes, it is believed that the guys spend more because of their ego. Below are few opinions from people on who should spend more in a relationship and why…
Although they should both contribute their own quota, it is necessary for the guy to do more because it builds respect for him and shows how capable he is to provide for her
, whatever family they would have in future. Besides the guy’s self-esteem will continue to be punctured if the girl conti nues to spend more. Guys always want to be in control and being capable financially puts them in that state most times.
OGUNDIMU OLUWADAMILOLA, 200LEVEL PHILOSOPHY.
Neither of them should be spending especially if they are students and in a relationship. They should call their parents when in need. The stat
us of studentship confers dependency so they should ask their parents.
SAY D TRUTH 300LEVEL PHILOSOPHY.
In the Nigerian setting, everyone feels is the man that should spend more. Especially if the guy has a source of income or he is from a wealthy background, but a relationship is about giving and it should not be one-sided. Giving in a relationship should be reciprocated by both parties in a relationship and not one-sided.
NOWOMOLA AJAYI, 300LEVEL RELIGIOUS STUDIES.
Hmmm, big question. Basically, I think both parties should spend for each other. There should not be a “Maga” or “Mugu” personality between the two. Relationships should be
purely based on love, support and care of which the money aspect solely deals with support. “I spend, you spend”. Although most of the times the girls love the notion that guys are meant to do most of the “nowo-nowo”. Thanks.
OLORUNFEMI TOLULOPE E., 100LEVEL ENGLISH.
Both of them should as long as they are in a relationship, because, if it is one person, then it is not fair.
ABRAHAM BUSAYO, 200LEVEL LARIS.
-Mz_|Timmy
