Is Faithfulness in a Relationship a Favour or a Personal Standard?

I came across a thread arguing that men should respect girlfriends who choose to remain faithful. My view is that faithfulness should not be treated as a favour to a boyfriend or husband. I believe a woman who stays faithful is protecting her own values and setting standards for herself. In my view, commitment and sexual boundaries reflect self-respect, not something society should reward as though it is extraordinary. The attached image also criticises some popular labels and relationship trends that, in my opinion, can hide unhealthy expectations about dating, money and commitment.

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