A Nigerian woman known as Linda has sparked a lively debate on X (formerly Twitter) regarding the topic of women relying on men for financial support in relationships.
Weighing in on the trending conversation, Linda shared her thoughts on the importance of financial independence for women.
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Linda asserted that when a woman is financially independent, educated, confident, and aware of her worth, she is less likely to depend on a man’s earnings.
“When you’re a woman who earns her own money, is educated, confident, and knows her worth, your hand will not be in a man’s wallet or what he earns,” she stated.
Her comments quickly attracted attention, leading to responses from other users on the platform.
One user, who disagreed with Linda’s perspective, argued that men often want to provide for their partners. “Well, we men want our ladies’ hands in our pockets. Just be real with your feelings, and we can literally do anything for you,” the user wrote.
Linda responded by sharing her own experiences in relationships, revealing that her financial independence has often led to her being treated exceptionally well by her partners. “In all my relationships, because I earned my own money, they spoiled me rotten because I wasn’t entitled,” she explained.
She also mentioned that she reciprocated the kindness, stating, “I also gifted them back too. They were pure and balanced.”
See the post below:
When you’re a woman who earns her own money, is educated, confident and knows her worth, your hand will not be in a man’s wallet or what he earns.
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— Linda🦋 (@iamlindagraham) September 4, 2024
Netizens react:
@Ekwor: “For me it is normal for a man to take care of his woman , but the woman should also be smart to know she shouldn’t 100% rely on the man and be always demanding something. Do something to support your man too , he might not ask for it but he will respect that.”
@Plato: “It’ll not be much in his wallet, it’ll still be there. Women are wired to expect provison from men even when they’re doing OK. It’s just natural and men love providing for women because it is natural too no matter the money she has.”
@Jacl: “Many women don’t like the truth. We are a very delusional gender 😌”
@Top boy: “Increase the volume sis”
@Sih; “Women won’t like this”