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Boyfriend's criticism of 700-dollar meal reduces girlfriend to tears; influencer urges women to flee

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A woman was criticized by her boyfriend for spending 700 New Taiwan dollars (about $22) at a restaurant, leading to her crying.
  • The incident sparked widespread online discussion, with influencer "Advertising Sister" advising women to leave such partners.
  • Critics argued the issue is not the cost but the partner's constant negativity and dismissal of her happiness.

A recent incident where a woman was reportedly brought to tears by her boyfriend's criticism of spending NT$700 (approximately $22) at the popular restaurant chain Chun Shui Tang has ignited a firestorm of online debate.

The couple's argument, witnessed by another diner, centered on the boyfriend's disapproval of the meal's cost. He reportedly suggested they could have eaten at a cheaper "potsticker" restaurant instead and questioned the value of spending over NT$100 on a coffee at Starbucks.

This is heaven giving you a hint, telling you to run quickly.

โ€” Advertising SisterThe influencer's advice to women in relationships where partners criticize spending.

Influencer "Advertising Sister" (ๅปฃๅ‘Šๅฐๅฆน) weighed in on the controversy, sharing her own relatable experience and offering strong advice to women in similar situations. "This is heaven giving you a hint, telling you to run quickly," she posted on Facebook. She emphasized that the core problem isn't the amount spent, but the partner's persistent nagging, which she warned would only escalate over time.

Men talk more as they get older. Today he'll nag you about spending too much at Chun Shui Tang, tomorrow he'll question why you buy similar-looking blush. After having children, the list of things to nag about will only grow, from morning till night.

โ€” Advertising SisterThe influencer's explanation of how nagging behavior can escalate in a relationship.

"Men talk more as they get older," she wrote. "Today he'll nag you about spending too much at Chun Shui Tang, tomorrow he'll question why you buy similar-looking blush. After having children, the list of things to nag about will only grow, from morning till night." Her advice was unequivocal: "Run, run without looking back."

The online reaction has been swift and largely critical of the boyfriend's behavior. Many commenters expressed solidarity with the woman, with some calling the boyfriend "poor and stingy" for his public display of frugality. Others questioned why he would agree to dine at a restaurant known for its higher price point if he couldn't afford it or was unwilling to accept its costs. The original witness who shared the story reportedly wrote a card for the woman, telling her she deserved better.

Run, run without looking back.

โ€” Advertising SisterThe influencer's final advice to women in similar situations.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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