Should Men Be Expected to Support Their Girlfriends Financially?

Society often expects women to earn less, be submissive and rely on men in relationships. If men also want to be seen as providers and leaders, should financial support not come with that expectation? A woman may find it difficult to respect a partner who cannot offer any support when she genuinely needs it. Still, financial help in a relationship should be discussed openly, not treated as an automatic entitlement. Men will likely meet women who ask for money. The real question is whether both partners share the same expectations about care, responsibility and financial boundaries.

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