Dating in the modern world is already complicated, but one woman just took it to another level—by insisting that men should shell out at least $200 just for the privilege of taking her out.
A video of the unnamed woman went viral after she was interviewed by thedesirabletruth on TikTok. When asked how much a man should spend on a first date, she confidently stated:
“$200. Minimum.”
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Her response left even her own friend stunned. But when asked why she believed this was a fair amount, she had a quick answer—her beauty routine.
The Cost of Looking Date-Ready? $1,000+
She explained that prepping for a date requires expensive skincare and makeup, breaking down the costs:
- $400 moisturizer
- $300 eye cream
- $300 serum
And that’s before factoring in makeup, hair, and outfit expenses. According to her, all of this justifies a $200 price tag for a first date.
But what does a man get in return for spending that kind of money?
Without hesitation, she answered: “My presence.”
Social Media Reacts
As expected, her comments set off a heated debate online.
One woman completely disagreed, saying:
“I want no money from a guy. All I want is for him to be sincere and generous—like taking me to McDonald’s. I know girls who just want that too.”
Another person pointed out:
“Guys get ready too and use products. They also bring their presence. Guess she should be dropping $200 too.”
Meanwhile, others defended her, arguing that everyone is entitled to their own standards. One person commented:
“That’s her preference—why do people care so much?”
Is Dating Becoming Too Expensive?
While some agreed with her, many felt that dating should be about connection, not dollar signs.
With rising costs and unrealistic expectations, one thing is clear—dating is getting harder than ever. But for those of us who don’t have $200 to spare on every first date, maybe love isn’t about fancy outings after all.
What do you think? Would you spend $200 just for someone’s “presence” on a first date? Let us know in the comments!
