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Reverend Mpho Moruakgomo has cautioned women against excessive demands they place upon men, asking them to scale down and instead also provide for their men as well.
When speaking during a Men's Conference organised by InChrist Bible Institute University held at President Hotel, Moruakgomo said women should not rule out the fact that they should give men money as well.
"A relationship is supposed to be a two-way thing, all genders are supposed to appreciate each other, basadi ba tshwantse ba beche," Moruakgomo said.
According to Moruakgomo, all genders should contribute equally in relationships to relieve men the pressure of being sole providers. He observed that at times men are forced to do things out of the ordinary to provide for their families when they are financially weak.
"Go a bechelwana, ga go le monate re a abelana, not that the responsibility should be piled on men alone. Let us reduce demands on each other," he said.
The charged up Moruakgomo noted that women often think that they are the only ones who deserve to be provided for in relationships, adding that the toxicity that characterises relationships begins from the financial burden and pressure men are often placed under by their women.
He said societal expectations around traditional gender roles can create pressure for men to fulfil certain provider roles in romantic relationships.
"It is important to recognise that these roles are evolving, and many relationships today emphasise shared responsibilities and mutual support rather than strictly defined gender roles.
“Communication and understanding between partners are crucial to navigating such expectations," Moruakgomo said.
Members of the public shared mixed feelings regarding the issue when approached by The Midweek Sun.
Kentse Rantutu in Mogoditshane shares the same sentiments with Rev Moruakgomo. She believes that a relationship should be balanced and that women should equally give men money and provide for them in relationships as well.
"A relationship involves shared responsibilities and both men and women can contribute to providing for each other in various ways, fostering a balanced and supportive relationship," she said.
For 32-year-old Nametsegang Kethobogile of Serowe, only a woman should be taken care of in a relationship. "Women are special creatures and they should be well taken care of," that's all she could say.
Another resident from Kanye, Nicholas Gontse believes that both men and women went to school so that they are able to sustain their lives, therefore feels that women should be able to relieve men the financial pressure they face in relationships.
"Basadi a ba beche mma, some women often belittle men who are struggling financially, they should also contribute fairly in relationships," Gontse noted.
According to Bothile Bothile in Francistown, a love affair is not a job. He explains that no one is supposed to be paid for being in a relationship. He believes that a fair appreciation of the relationship should be shown by two partners.
When speaking during a Men's Conference organised by InChrist Bible Institute University held at President Hotel, Moruakgomo said women should not rule out the fact that they should give men money as well.
"A relationship is supposed to be a two-way thing, all genders are supposed to appreciate each other, basadi ba tshwantse ba beche," Moruakgomo said.
According to Moruakgomo, all genders should contribute equally in relationships to relieve men the pressure of being sole providers. He observed that at times men are forced to do things out of the ordinary to provide for their families when they are financially weak.
"Go a bechelwana, ga go le monate re a abelana, not that the responsibility should be piled on men alone. Let us reduce demands on each other," he said.
The charged up Moruakgomo noted that women often think that they are the only ones who deserve to be provided for in relationships, adding that the toxicity that characterises relationships begins from the financial burden and pressure men are often placed under by their women.
He said societal expectations around traditional gender roles can create pressure for men to fulfil certain provider roles in romantic relationships.
"It is important to recognise that these roles are evolving, and many relationships today emphasise shared responsibilities and mutual support rather than strictly defined gender roles.
“Communication and understanding between partners are crucial to navigating such expectations," Moruakgomo said.
Members of the public shared mixed feelings regarding the issue when approached by The Midweek Sun.
Kentse Rantutu in Mogoditshane shares the same sentiments with Rev Moruakgomo. She believes that a relationship should be balanced and that women should equally give men money and provide for them in relationships as well.
"A relationship involves shared responsibilities and both men and women can contribute to providing for each other in various ways, fostering a balanced and supportive relationship," she said.
For 32-year-old Nametsegang Kethobogile of Serowe, only a woman should be taken care of in a relationship. "Women are special creatures and they should be well taken care of," that's all she could say.
Another resident from Kanye, Nicholas Gontse believes that both men and women went to school so that they are able to sustain their lives, therefore feels that women should be able to relieve men the financial pressure they face in relationships.
"Basadi a ba beche mma, some women often belittle men who are struggling financially, they should also contribute fairly in relationships," Gontse noted.
According to Bothile Bothile in Francistown, a love affair is not a job. He explains that no one is supposed to be paid for being in a relationship. He believes that a fair appreciation of the relationship should be shown by two partners.
