Don’t lower your standards amid societal pressure – Toke Makinwa

Media personality, Toke Makinwa has urged singles not to compromise their standards when choosing a partner due to societal expectations.

 Speaking on her podcast, Toke Moments, Makinwa stated that it is perfectly fine for a woman to rely on a man financially.

She added that men who disagree should seek partners who align with their values instead of imposing their views on others.

She advised singles to focus on finding a partner who meets their criteria rather than settling or judging others for their preferences.

According to her, individuals should prioritize their own needs and desires instead of conforming to societal pressures.

She said: “You don’t need to lower your standard. There are over a billion people in this world. You can go and find somebody who has what you are looking for. Stop letting society dictate for you.

“If you say, ‘Oh, this girl is a money-hungry b*tch. All she wants is a man to pay her bills.’ If you can’t pay her bills, leave. There is another guy who that is what he is looking for.

“I feel like we make things harder than they are; fighting online with our opinions. If somebody is not what you are looking for, refuse the urge to start trying to pinpoint what is wrong with them because it is actually a reflection of you and not them”.