Toke Makinwa’s stance on relationships and financial support isn’t surprising, given her history of sharing bold opinions on love, dating, and independence. While she advocates for women being financially independent, she also acknowledges that some women desire a partner who provides for them—and she sees nothing wrong with that.
On the latest episode of Toke Moments podcast, Makinwa said, “You don’t need to lower your standard. There are over a billion people in this world. You can go and find somebody who has what you are looking for. Stop letting society dictate for you.
“If you say, ‘Oh, this girl is a money-hungry b*tch. All she wants is a man to pay her bills.’ If you can’t pay her bills, leave. There is another guy who that is what he is looking for.
“I feel like we make things harder than they are; fighting online with our opinions. If somebody is not what you are looking for, refuse the urge to start trying to pinpoint what is wrong with them because it is actually a reflection of you and not them.”
Her statement has naturally sparked debate. Some people agree, saying that traditional gender roles still hold value and that men providing for their partners is a norm in many cultures. Others argue that relationships should be about partnership, not financial transactions, and that both men and women should contribute equally.
It’s an age-old discussion: Should financial support in relationships be expected or should both partners share responsibilities equally? Where do you stand on this?
