“I Can’t Afford That Either”: SA Woman’s Take on Broke Men Divides Mzansi

“I Can’t Afford That Either”: SA Woman’s Take on Broke Men Divides Mzansi

  • A lady shook the internet with her bold statement on why she never complains about broke men, and people were stunned
  • The post sparked a massive debate on social media and gained huge traction on Facebook
  • Most men, in particular, applauded the stunner on her revelation, while some ladies and men disagreed
  • Briefly, News spoke to lay counsellor and emotional support expert Astrid Diaries on how societal expectations of gender roles in relationships influence the dynamics between men and women when it comes to financial responsibility

A woman in Mzansi ruffled some feathers online with her statement that sent the internet into a media-feeding frenzy.

SA woman had Mzansi divided over her bold take on broke men.
A lady's bold take on broke men caused a massive debate in South Africa. Image: Regina Mokgara
Source: Facebook

Woman reveals why she does not complain about broke man

Facebook user Regina Mokgara shared with her social media followers her take as to why he does not complain about a broke man.

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The young lady said she does not pressure men without cars to take her out on fancy dates or places because she cannot "afford" that type of lifestyle either.

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"It's because I can't afford that either. I can't expect someone's son to take me on vacation that will cost him thousands. The only time I'll be able to say "indoda must" is when I know I can afford myself too," she wrote on the Facebook post.

Regina Mokgara's post grabbed the attention of many, gathering loads of views, likes and comments within a few days of its publication.

Take a look at hun's post below:

Societal expectations of gender roles in relationships when it comes to financial responsibility

Speaking to a lay counsellor and emotional support expert, Astrid Diaries told the publication that although society has evolved in how it views gender roles, people still experience "gender stereotypes," which she explains are deeply "rooted in traditional beliefs that men should be providers while women are expected to be nurturers."

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Astrid went on to say the following:

"With increasing economic pressures globally, men and women are now required to contribute equally to household responsibilities and expenses. Additionally, women are more career-driven than in the past, further challenging these outdated norms."
"As society evolves, the dynamics between men and women are shifting. Men are becoming more open about their feelings and the pressures they face as providers, while women are stepping into roles that involve both support and provision. This shift reflects a broader acceptance of shared responsibilities and a move toward a more balanced understanding of gender roles in modern life," she added.

Mzansi is divided over the lady's claims

The hun's post caused a massive stir on social media, and many people left with mixed feelings as they shared their opinions in the comments.

Themba Mooke clapped for the woman, saying:

"She's one in a million. I like her so much. I wish all women thought like her."

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Takali Mulovhedzi cracked a joke:

"Here comes my date with this woman a chesanyama."

Hamlet Sthembiso simply said:

"There is a post for likes and posts about what a person really thinks two different things."

Aubrey Mongau added:

"I love this lady."

Khutso Xylem Mothogwane shared:

"By just looking at her pictures, you can see a lot of decency in her. This is a real wife material guys not your girlfriends."

Kulani Shabangu gushed over the woman, saying:

"You are a bomb."

John Mashaba Ranki commented:

"Well said."

Married men share their biggest regrets about marriage

Briefly News previously reported that a young man challenged married men to share their regrets about marriage in the comments section.

Many guys on the internet took to a TikTok user @kingboiza's comments to share their regret about marriage with single men. @kingboiza asked this question in his video to the married men, saying:

Source: Briefly News

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Johana Mukandila (Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She holds a national diploma in journalism from the Cape Peninsula University Of Technology (2023). She has worked at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, PAICTA, BONA Magazine and Albella Music Production. She is currently furthering her education in journalism at the CPUT. She has passed a set of trainings from Google News Initiative. Reach her at johana.mukandila@briefly.co.za