Toke Makinwa: Every Relationship Is Transactional—Why You Should Date Within Your Class
Media personality Toke Makinwa says relationships have always been transactional, tracing this back to the Garden of Eden. She argued that financial gaps cause tension, so people should date within their income bracket and age group. Makinwa highlighted how some men chase partners beyond their means and then brand them materialistic. She also warned that money doesn’t change people—it only reveals their true selves when they become wealthy. Actor Emeka Ike added that love and marriage aren’t scams, but selfish motives in relationships are the real problem. Media star Beverly Osu urged society to hold deceivers accountable for faking their true personalities. Comedian FunnyBone advised women to curate their social media feed and avoid letting negative examples shape their expectations of new partners.
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