The trend is reportedly one of emotional manipulation: men are drawn by professed romance and commitment, yet the relationship turns into incessant demands for money, pricey gifts, or bill-paying— without any genuine long-term incentive.
When the men resist or ask questions about the requests, the relationship will shift or end, and the men feel manipulated and neglected financially.
This tension is symptomatic of broader social problems: higher cost of living, men's unemployment or under-employment, and changing gender roles all strain relational tension.
With the disintegration of old norms about men being providers, some counselors report that men are more vulnerable to emotionally labeled relationships in which financial support is expected in the near future.
The issue also speaks to gender concerns in Kiambu, with studies pointing to rampant cases of domestic violence and infidelity resulting from economic stress and relationship breakdown. People Daily
They invite men to exercise prudence—screen potential love partners for authenticity, not invest large sums of money at the outset, and exercise open and respectful relationship behavior.
They also call for the promotion of broader educational programs toward healthier relationships, money smarts and emotional competence to prevent exploitation on both sides.
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