Nollywood actress Bukky Wright has addressed the narrative of calling women gold diggers in relationships.
She shared her two cents while speaking on men, finances, and relationships in a recent interview. Bukky said it is a man’s responsibility to ensure his partner is well taken care of, adding that a woman should be a source of pride to the man she is with.
The veteran added that she would never advise any woman to settle for less, stressing that men who cannot afford the responsibilities of a relationship should either date within their financial capacity or avoid dating until they are ready.
“I hate it when I hear men calling women gold diggers. What do you expect her to dig? I won’t advise any woman to dig anything less than gold. If you can not afford a woman, don’t go for it; go for the one you can afford”.
Days ago, media personality, Toke Makinwa shared her thoughts on transactional relationships, saying she believes all relationships are transactional. Makinwa also said she believes people should date within their income bracket, arguing that financial differences can create challenges in relationships.
She had also advised ladies in relationships, telling them to marry the man who calls after an argument to make sure they are okay. Makinwa stressed that one should choose a partner who stays when things get difficult and seeks understanding rather than trying to win every argument.
Legendary actor Emeka Ike said love and marriage are not scams, revealing that the real problems lie with people who enter into them purely for selfish and financial gain. Emeka urged women not to let social media shape their expectations of relationships, stressing that every marriage is different.
Beverly Osu had kicked against the norm of blaming people for choosing the wrong partner, but never blaming the person who faked their personality. She admonished society to start holding the deceiver accountable for manipulating.
Comedian Funny Bone had advised ladies who are scared of relationships and marriages because of bad online examples to curate their algorithms and stop feeding their minds content that constantly triggers pain, fear, and resentment. He admonished them not to let others’ experiences shape how they view a man who hasn’t even entered their life yet.
