Having specific criteria for potential life partners is a common practice, but when these criteria become excessively demanding, they often attract criticism. Such was the case for a woman whose high expectations for her future husband caused a commotion on the internet.
Despite her family’s annual income being Rs 4 lakhs, she was in search of a groom earning ‘at least’ Rs 1 crore annually.
The controversy arose from a picture shared on ‘X’ by user @Ambar_SIFF_MRA, revealing the woman’s unique requirements.
Alongside the usual preferences for a Mumbai residence and non-widowed status, she stipulated that her ideal partner should be highly educated, preferably an MBBS surgeon or a Chartered Accountant with their own firm, or someone in a senior position in any field. Furthermore, she insisted that the groom’s income should be at least 1 crore and that he should be open to living abroad, particularly in Europe.
Check out the viral tweet here:
Expectation of groom by a 37 year old female earning 4,00,000 per year, translated from Marathi. This is next level delusion. pic.twitter.com/0ohyDboqpd
— Ambar (@Ambar_SIFF_MRA) April 2, 2024
The post quickly gained traction, eliciting disbelief and debate among users. While some defended her right to choose, others pointed out the statistical unlikelihood of finding such a partner. Critics also noted the absence of qualities like understanding or family orientation in her criteria, emphasizing a focus solely on financial status.
Since its posting, the article has attracted attention, sparking conversations about the expectations in modern relationships.