"Mine Will Think This Is AI": Woman Shows Off 9 Months of Luxury Dating Spoils, Mzansi Reacts
- A TikTok user shared a video showcasing lavish gifts she received from her partner over nine months, including designer items and cash
- The clip went viral, sparking a debate about dating standards and luxury gift-giving in relationships, with some praising her for "dating smart" and others arguing that love shouldn't be measured by material things
- The gifts included luxury brands like Gucci, Burberry, and Alexanderwang, among others, leaving many South African women online in awe, with some jokingly asking to plug them with high-end men
- Briefly News spoke with certified relationship expert Paula Quinsee, who shared insight into the trend of luxury gift-giving in relationships, and how couples can ensure that materialism doesn't overshadow the emotional and deeper connections that should be at the core of a relationship
A woman on TikTok has left Mzansi buzzing after she shared a video showcasing all the lavish gifts she received over nine months of dating, and the internet can’t stop talking.
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In the video, the woman who goes by the TikTok handle @snakho__mp proudly displayed an impressive collection of designer items, each one representing months of what she described as "expensive dating spoils."
The clip that was uploaded on 12 October began with two Gucci gift bags, followed by a pair of sleek Burberry takkies and stylish Alexanderwang shoes. She then revealed more luxury pieces, including items from Armani Exchange, Michael Kors, and SKIN, which appeared in two separate gift bags.
If that wasn’t enough, @snakho__mp also showed off a stack of cash two Coach gift bags, and an Apple Watch. Her haul continued with a white Alexanderwang T-shirt, a bouquet of red roses, another gift bag from iStore, Gucci slippers, a Gucci handbag, and Tom Ford perfumes.
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The display of opulence quickly caught the attention of South African women online, many of whom flooded the comments section with playful envy and admiration. Some joked that they were ready to find her secret to dating, while others begged her to plug them with high-end men.
The TikTok user @snakho__mp's video, went viral, sparking a debate about dating standards and luxury gift-giving in relationships. Some praised her for "dating smart," while others argued that love shouldn't be measured by material things.
Either way, @snakho__mp's designer haul has set social media alight, and many in Mzansi are still talking about her soft life goals.
Expert views on balancing luxury gifts and true connection
While speaking to Briefly News with certified relationship expert Paula Quinsee shared the following:
"Luxury gift-giving can be a complex issue in relationships, but it can strengthen emotional bonds and create lasting memories. To avoid materialism, focus on thoughtfulness, understand your partner's values, and combine material gifts with experiences. Communicate openly about expectations and boundaries, and prioritise emotional investment. By striking a balance, couples can cultivate a deeper and more meaningful relationship."
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SA is in awe of a woman's luxury gifts from her man
People in Mzansi flooded the comments section, raving over the young lady's luxury gifts, while some expressed their thoughts, saying:
Annie Maka said:
"Does he have a friend."
️Sonder Bongwe stated:
"Honestly, this is the type of relationship I want."
Rato expressed:
"Mine will think this is AI."
Thulisile commented:
"Some girls are lucky struu."
Xo Tour Life replied:
"Yooh, you have to date him forever, we won't afford you."
Bonolo_CeeKay replied:
"May this kind of love locate me."
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Johana Mukandila (Human Interest Editor) Johana Tshidibi Mukandila has been a Human Interest Reporter at Briefly News since 2023. She has over four years of experience as a multimedia journalist. Johana 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
Paula Quinsee (Certified Relationship Therapy Educator and founder of Engaged Humans) Paula Quinsee is the founder of Engaged Humans, facilitating connection between individuals and organisations to create a more human-connected world. She is a certified Imago Relationship Therapy educator and facilitator, NLP practitioner, PDA analyst, coach and trainer. Paula is also the author of two self-help guides - Embracing Conflict and Embracing No - as well as an international speaker, advocate for mental health and activist for gender-based violence.
