A young Cuban woman on TikTok has sparked a lively discussion about relationship roles and expectations by sharing what she avoids doing when she has a boyfriend. In a video uploaded to her account, @daysg777, she lists several "rules" she adheres to in her romantic life.
“Things I don’t do when I have a boyfriend: first, I don’t respond to messages from other people on social media; second, I don’t fill up the car with gas; third, I don’t pay bills; fourth, I don’t have male friends, except for one who is gay; and fifth, I don’t pay for meals, outings, or anything like that,” she stated with a laugh.
She concluded the video by asking her followers, "Anyone else like me?" which ignited a storm of comments both supporting and criticizing her views. While some users praised her honesty and saw her stance as genuine, others labeled her statements as dependent or unrealistic.
The video has garnered hundreds of reactions on TikTok, highlighting the ongoing debate about relationship dynamics and economic independence on social media platforms.
Cuban Relationship Norms and Social Media Reactions
What sparked the debate on TikTok?
The debate was sparked by a Cuban woman's video listing things she avoids doing while in a relationship, challenging traditional roles and expectations.
What are some of the "rules" she follows in her relationships?
Her rules include not responding to other people's messages on social media, not filling the car with gas, not paying bills, not having male friends except for one gay friend, and not paying for meals or outings.
How did people react to her video?
Reactions were mixed; some users supported her sincerity and honesty, while others criticized her views as being dependent or unrealistic.