Why Love as a Man Depends on Financial Capacity

As a boy, you can find love without money. As a man, that grace slips away when you can’t cover basic needs. Last year my partner had a critical job interview in another city. I booked her bus ticket, reserved a hotel room, bought a new blouse, and spent hours helping her prep. That cost about ₦85,000, but it made the difference between arriving exhausted and confident. At home I keep the kitchen stocked with essentials. I pay for fuel when the power goes off, handle subscriptions, cover transport, data, airtime, and emergency medicine. Those small costs add up to over ₦2 million a year. Love can start without money, but sustaining it requires financial stability. This isn’t materialism. It’s about having the capacity to show up when it truly matters.

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