When it comes to relationships and finances, things can get pretty messy. This is because many people have different ideas about who should play what role in a relationship. Some believe that the man should be the provider, while others strongly believe in a 50/50 dynamic where everything is divided equally. South African musician Junior De Rocca (real name Junior Mzizi) has shocked locals by revealing that he is not 50/50.
The musician, who shares daughter Sbahle Mzizi with TV presenter and actress Ntando Duma, says doing 50/50 in a relationship “doesn't feel right” to him.
He shared this sentiment with content creator Lasizwe on his YouTube show, Awkward Date, this week.
evolution of human relationships
As women's roles in society have evolved, so have relationship dynamics and how couples navigate different roles within a relationship.
Traditionally, men were the “providers” and women were the housewives, but recently it is not uncommon for a stay-at-home husband and wife to be the provider.
Naturally, opinions are divided as to which method is correct, and this has led to a flood of opinions and opinions on social media.
A few weeks ago, American rapper Cardi B (real name Belcaris Marlenis Almanzar) made her views on relationships pretty clear.
by Like It Like That Hitmakers, women who expect a man to provide everything are unreasonable. The star said that in her opinion, for a relationship to work, efforts, and finances, need to be split 50/50.
Junior De Rocca is not a 50-50 kind of guy.
Many agreed, but back in his native South Africa, local musician Junior De Rocca says 50/50 is “not right at all” for him.
Father-of-one talks to award-winning content creator Lasizwe Dambuza on his YouTube show An awkward date.
One of the things they discussed was the date and who should pay. De Rocca said he likes to pay, and he would feel awkward if a woman he went out with decided to pay for the meal.
of Kataria The hitmaker went on to say that his money isn't just for when he's dating.
“This 50/50 doesn't work for me. Your money is your money, my money is our money.”
“I'm open to it, but it's going to be very troubling if the bill comes forward. It just doesn't feel right.”
SA was surprised
Many people were surprised by his opinion, as there has been a major shift in the dynamics of relationships these days.
They shared their thoughts online:
“I know men who make such promises at the beginning of a relationship, give you bombs, and then live off of you forever and ever. It's a trap,” one wrote, while another wrote: Some people were.
“This is why most black men don't reach their full potential in terms of success because of that mindset. Not letting your partner pay for anything means you're always doubling for everything. That means paying an amount of
