Relationships are meant to be two-sided. But men seem to always get the short end of the stick when it comes to having expectations weighed on them. Here are some of the most unreasonable expectations women have for men in relationships.

1. Massages

Boyfriend, not masseuse. Women will want massages at every inconvenience and you’ll begin to wonder if you’re in a romantic relationship or if they’re only with you to use you for your amazing massage abilities. Stay strong, king.

2. Sex

When you find out that she’s only in the relationship to do unreasonable things like having sex every day, the game changes. What happened to fulfilment and growth together? What happened to holding hands and staring into each other’s eyes? What happened to baking? Why sex?

3. Regular Gifts

Boyfriend, not Santa Claus. If a man gives you one outing to Coldstone on your birthday every year, what more do you want? Why are you looking for a new phone or scented candles? Women…

4. Quality Time

Idleness is the devil’s workshop. Why spend quality time, when can be out hustling and chilling with your guys?

5. Cuddles

You already know that when this guy wakes up, his entire arm is gone because the woman has cut off all the blood flow into the arm but women never learn. All they want to do is cuddle. But at what cost?

6. Doing chores

A man? Doing chores? Good lord!

7. A Sense of Humor

Please, I’m not a comedian. If you want comedy, go to the Nigerian House of Assembly. Thanks.


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