Noida woman asks rs 1000 for coffee date

Over the decades, the concept of dating and love has evolved significantly, with a noticeable shift towards materialism and financial expectations. What once centered around emotional connection, compatibility, and shared values has, for some, become intertwined with material wants. Men’s rights activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj sparked a discussion on Indian dating norms with screenshots revealing WhatsApp conversations between a man and a woman where the woman demanded money from the man, two times.

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WhatsApp screenshots spark debate on money and dating norms in India

Men’s rights activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj recently ignited a debate on dating expectations in India by sharing revealing WhatsApp screenshots. These screenshots captured conversations between a man and a woman, highlighting financial requests with regard to their meet-up plans.

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In the first exchange, the woman agreed to meet for coffee but asked the man for ₹10,000 upfront to cover expenses like waxing, manicure, clothes, and makeup. She justified her request by suggesting that free dates lacked excitement in modern times. Providing her UPI ID, she set a precedent that drew attention to the evolving dynamics of dating.

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In another screenshot, the same woman approached the man for financial assistance after her spending spree in the Noida Mall

In another screenshot, the same woman approached the man for financial assistance again, this time seeking ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 after overspending at Noida’s Mall of India. The screenshot revealed that the man questioned about her purchases. She mentioned shoes and shirts.

When asked about needing more money, the woman explained she required it for commuting until her next salary, revealing her bank balance had dropped to ₹800. This added on to the screenshots shared by Bhardwaj which consequently have prompted reflection on how financial aspects increasingly influence dating dynamics in the contemporary world.

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Here have a look at the shared screenshot which hid the name of the woman

Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj shared the screenshot on X (formerly known as Twitter) with a bold statement. She wrote in the caption as we quote,

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Netizens have noteworthy opinions on this matter

Undoubtedly, the screenshots shared by men’s rights activist Deepika Narayan Bhardwaj have triggered a wave of outrage on social media platform X, amassing over 1.5 lakh views. Commentators have expressed a range of sentiments, reflecting deep-seated concerns about the intersection of money and relationships in modern dating.

CA Ankit, an X user, wrote that many men seemed willing to bear such financial burdens, highlighting a perceived imbalance in expectations. Several users voiced their opinions mentioning that these exchanges are more like a business deal rather than genuine dating.

One commenter opined that the situation revealed a troubling trend where women may exploit vulnerable or lonely men for their financial needs. Another user went as far as to reject the notion of such interactions as dating, instead characterizing them as instances of begging.

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The heated discourse underscores broader societal debates on expectations and the evolving dynamics of intimacy in an increasingly digital and transactional age. What are your thoughts? Do share via the comments below.

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Shivangi Kumar
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