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Man's $200,000 European trip proposal for honeymoon met with 'You're so poor' insult

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • A man who paid $200,000 for a European trip with his girlfriend suggested combining it with their honeymoon, but she rejected the idea, calling him poor.
  • The couple argued, and the man agreed to change the trip to Japan, with him still covering all expenses, while the European tour was postponed.
  • The incident sparked debate online, with some criticizing the girlfriend's reaction and others defending her stance on honeymoon expectations.

A man's offer to combine a lavish European trip, which he fully funded at approximately $200,000, with his girlfriend's honeymoon plans backfired when she insulted his financial status.

The man, intending to travel with his girlfriend to Europe on a budget he personally set, subtly proposed that the trip could also serve as their honeymoon. This suggestion was met with a harsh response from his girlfriend, who retorted, "No, you're so poor."

This remark ignited a significant argument between the couple. Ultimately, they compromised by canceling the European excursion for the time being and opting for a trip to Japan instead, with the man continuing to cover all costs. The initial plan for Europe was put on hold.

The online sharing of this experience led to a divided reaction. Many commenters expressed disapproval of the girlfriend's comment, with some advising the man to reconsider the relationship. Others, however, argued that the girlfriend's feelings about a honeymoon might be valid, and that the man's proposal could be seen as disrespectful to the concept of a honeymoon.

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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.