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People Stunned After US And Russian Men Share Views On 100% Financially Supporting Their Partners
Men in the US and Russia seem to have drastically different opinions about what a successful relationship looks like — especially when it comes to money.
When an interviewer on TikTok known as “World Opinion” took it upon themselves to ask American and Russian men whether they would “100% financially support their woman,” the contrast in their responses was strikingly obvious.
Highlights
- Russian men are more willing to fully support their partners financially than American men.
- American men emphasize equal contributions in relationships, sparking criticism.
- Viewers were shocked by US men's reluctance to fully support partners financially.
Many of the replies, especially on the American side, have left viewers shocked and disappointed.
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The clip began with the interviewer prefacing, “America versus Russia — asking men if they would provide for their women.”
The first candidate, from the US, started things off with a bang.
“Well, it just depends,” he said, hesitating. “Number one, what is she doing while I’m working? Each relationship now is a 50-50.”
Seconds later, the video panned to a Russian man stating, “If it’s my wife, then yes, because ultimately I’m responsible for her.”
“Nah, she has to provide for herself,” an American subsequently replied. “She’s an adult.”
Image credits: world.opinions
The next few interviewees followed the same pattern, as those from the US emphasized how important an equal contribution was to their relationship.
But the consensus for men from the European/Asian country was that they’d be comfortable with fully providing.
“If she doesn’t feel like working, if she doesn’t feel like self-actualizing and she’s comfortable being provided for, then why not? I can afford it,” answered a Russian.
Viewers were not impressed with the responses from the American men
Image credits: world.opinions
The comments were flooded with disappointed netizens, many who were seemingly women.
“‘[She] has to provide for herself, she’s an adult,’ then expecting her to cook and clean for him,” one user scoffed.
“So there are no husbands in America,” another added.
Image credits: Lucky Fenix/stock.adobe.com (Not the actual photo)
A few users seemed to pinpoint these as reasons why Russian men seemed to look better and more put-together than their American counterparts.
A third wrote, “Here’s the thing, American men say they want 50/50, but really what they mean is 50/50 financially and 100% her still taking care of the cooking, dishes, laundry, and everything else that comes with.”
Image credits: world.opinions
“Women in America are you ok?” someone asked.
“The obvious difference in levels of testosterone are insane,” a viewer pointed out, and many others agreed as they referenced the deep voices of the Russian men.
However, these stark differences in personality are not a new revelation
Image credits: world.opinions
Certain cultural norms are ingrained within people in a specific region, and it’s no different when it comes to Americans and Russians — but it is important to note that every person is different, so these mindsets are not set in stone.
According to Far West Credit Services, those from the US are more likely to prioritize “individualism” and “personalized independence” to a higher degree. Marriage is important to them, but for many, it isn’t the sole purpose of dating.
Image credits: Cavan for Adobe/stock.adobe.com (Not the actual photo)
On the other hand, Russians tend to approach their potential significant other with a more “hands-on approach,” and may express their adoration through material possessions, such as extravagant vehicles or homes, to mark their status and power.
Another startling contrast, as per Forward, is that the expectation in Russian culture, perhaps more so than others, is for the wife to stay home and take charge of household and child-bearing duties.
Dating standards in Russia seem to be much more “traditional”
Image credits: world.opinions
Stay-at-home fathers, while somewhat rare, would most likely not be frowned upon and ridiculed in America — but the same most likely can’t be said about Russia.
Gender roles are much more defined and men are expected to be more courteous, with behaviors such as holding doors, helping with coats, paying the bill, bringing flowers, etc. In response, women are viewed as more affectionate and supportive.
Image credits: world.opinions
@world.opinionsUsa vs Russia: asking men if they would 100% financially support their woman♬ original sound – World Opinion
In the show titled Russian Dolls, the mother of a 23-year-old girl emphasized how important it was for her to master the art of making borscht, a sour soup made with various seasonings if she wished to secure herself a husband and start a family.
The main reason so many viewers were disappointed was due to their insistence on being in a “50/50” relationship
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CanadianDimes 1 week ago
The comment about differences in testosterone smacked of andrew tate 🤮
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Michael MacKinnon 1 week ago (edited)
Holy c**p is this ever a load of hot stinking patriarchy, right down to the comments you selected there. Whattheheck are you doing validating this horsepucky, Bored Panda? Are there people in Lithuania actually nostalgic for Russian rule or something?
Rhett Magnum 1 week ago
Patriarchy... promoted by feminists. Did you check the commenters?
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Ellinor 1 week ago
An woman on tiktok said : "If you want a traditional wife then be a traditional man". Meaning that you can't expect your wife to take care of the house and possible kids if you can't provide for her to make it possible.
UpupaEpops 1 week ago
This is what I'm always saying in my conservative, right-wing Christian country. Boy, do the men get angry. I'm not signing up to have a full-time job, look after my house, kids, husband (bc what kind of a wife are you), parents (bc what kind of a daughter are you) and inlaws (bc what kind of a DIL are you) AND spend my hard-earned money on making myself appealing for him but at the same time, when a woman spends on herself she's vain and when it's a mom, then she's depriving her children. Meanwhile, daddy needs his rest and spends his money on his hobbies because again, he needs his rest.
Load More Replies... Coffee 1 week ago
People are conveniently forgetting there are typically expectations from the women that come with being taken care of. The whole idea of men as providers and protectors usually go hand-in-hand with women as submissive homemakers. If that's your thing, sure do it, but let's be above board with ALL aspects of these cultural differences.
Mary Lou 1 week ago
So much about Russian men being protectors: " February 2017, Vladimir Putin signed off on a law that partially decriminalized domestic violence. Attacks resulting in “minor harm,” such as small lacerations and bruising, were to be considered misdemeanors punishable by a fine of up to $500 or up to 15 days in jail. Since then, human rights activists say that domestic violence complaints have skyrocketed." https://time.com/5470166/domestic-violence-russia/
tameson 1 week ago
A woman with a career has a lot more financial safety and opportunities in life than someone dependent upon their husband's income. Russia's divorce rate is 70%, the 5th highest in the world. What happens to all those divorced women with no careers?
PeepPeep the duck 1 week ago
They send emails, mostly saying they are hot and in my area.
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OrangeStripey Hat 1 week ago
BP, are you just trying to educate us on how misogyny can take many forms because y''all need to make that clearer....... Or have ye just lost your minds......
LillieMean 1 week ago (edited)
I wouldn't agree to be supported financially by a man. I was raised to be a strong and independent woman and when I was single, I never let a man pay 100% of the dating expenses, but it was always 50/50. I have been in a relationship for over 20 years and the one who has always brought home more money and my husband is proud of my achievements. Savings targets and home purchases are discussed together. The accounts are separate and the bills are paid as agreed and I get to save where I want and spoil my husband with things he likes. I can't imagine doing it any other way. We are voluntarily childless and we no longer have pets, although my husband would really like to adopt a cat. By the way, it's quite vulgar to publish something like this on the same day as Russia's border neighbor Finland has Independence Day, considering Russia's actions in Ukraine and, well, anyway. Oh yes, during World War II, my great-grandfather fled to Finland with his young son, and that now-deceased son was my grandfather. Love goes further than hate, even though I'm not proud that my family roots reach Russia at the moment.
FreeTheUnicorn 1 week ago
Very grateful not to be marrying anyone in this weird video/article. Two of the biggest countries on the planet, hard to claim either is a monolith. But easy to believe these fellas are single.
CanadianDimes 1 week ago
I saw a comment ages ago that I think about all the time: I don’t need a significant other, I need a significant income.
Helena 1 week ago
No frickin thank you. I do not want to be 'provided for'. I do not feel like being owned and owning nothing is a good thing. I'm a grown adult and can make my own way in the world. It is far less fraught than being entirely beholden for my entire existence to one other human. I don't need a guy who thinks the only thing he need do is go to work.
zovjraar me 1 week ago
if a chick wants to be a SAH wife and/or mum, that is her choice. and dude then needs to provide for her financially and materially. if a dude wants a chick to be a financial 50/50 partner, then he needs to do EVERYTHING 50/50, including chores, shopping, other errands, emotional support, tokens of love, ect. my hubby and i have never sat down and said, this your share and this is my share. we just... share everything. i think being child-free helps, in our situation. if we both need a break, nothing gets done but it doesn't affect anyone but ourselves. if one needs a break, the other steps up, and there is no resentment or anything, because we both know we ARE a team. we're both working toward the same goal- to be retired and play video games LOL. no, it's not a lofty or amazing goal or whatever, but it's what we both want. so we work TOGETHER to get there.
CanadianDimes 1 week ago
The comment about differences in testosterone smacked of andrew tate 🤮
Load More Replies... Michael MacKinnon 1 week ago (edited)
Holy c**p is this ever a load of hot stinking patriarchy, right down to the comments you selected there. Whattheheck are you doing validating this horsepucky, Bored Panda? Are there people in Lithuania actually nostalgic for Russian rule or something?
Rhett Magnum 1 week ago
Patriarchy... promoted by feminists. Did you check the commenters?
Load More Replies... Ellinor 1 week ago
An woman on tiktok said : "If you want a traditional wife then be a traditional man". Meaning that you can't expect your wife to take care of the house and possible kids if you can't provide for her to make it possible.
UpupaEpops 1 week ago
This is what I'm always saying in my conservative, right-wing Christian country. Boy, do the men get angry. I'm not signing up to have a full-time job, look after my house, kids, husband (bc what kind of a wife are you), parents (bc what kind of a daughter are you) and inlaws (bc what kind of a DIL are you) AND spend my hard-earned money on making myself appealing for him but at the same time, when a woman spends on herself she's vain and when it's a mom, then she's depriving her children. Meanwhile, daddy needs his rest and spends his money on his hobbies because again, he needs his rest.
Load More Replies... Coffee 1 week ago
People are conveniently forgetting there are typically expectations from the women that come with being taken care of. The whole idea of men as providers and protectors usually go hand-in-hand with women as submissive homemakers. If that's your thing, sure do it, but let's be above board with ALL aspects of these cultural differences.
Mary Lou 1 week ago
So much about Russian men being protectors: " February 2017, Vladimir Putin signed off on a law that partially decriminalized domestic violence. Attacks resulting in “minor harm,” such as small lacerations and bruising, were to be considered misdemeanors punishable by a fine of up to $500 or up to 15 days in jail. Since then, human rights activists say that domestic violence complaints have skyrocketed." https://time.com/5470166/domestic-violence-russia/
tameson 1 week ago
A woman with a career has a lot more financial safety and opportunities in life than someone dependent upon their husband's income. Russia's divorce rate is 70%, the 5th highest in the world. What happens to all those divorced women with no careers?
PeepPeep the duck 1 week ago
They send emails, mostly saying they are hot and in my area.
Load More Replies... OrangeStripey Hat 1 week ago
BP, are you just trying to educate us on how misogyny can take many forms because y''all need to make that clearer....... Or have ye just lost your minds......
LillieMean 1 week ago (edited)
I wouldn't agree to be supported financially by a man. I was raised to be a strong and independent woman and when I was single, I never let a man pay 100% of the dating expenses, but it was always 50/50. I have been in a relationship for over 20 years and the one who has always brought home more money and my husband is proud of my achievements. Savings targets and home purchases are discussed together. The accounts are separate and the bills are paid as agreed and I get to save where I want and spoil my husband with things he likes. I can't imagine doing it any other way. We are voluntarily childless and we no longer have pets, although my husband would really like to adopt a cat. By the way, it's quite vulgar to publish something like this on the same day as Russia's border neighbor Finland has Independence Day, considering Russia's actions in Ukraine and, well, anyway. Oh yes, during World War II, my great-grandfather fled to Finland with his young son, and that now-deceased son was my grandfather. Love goes further than hate, even though I'm not proud that my family roots reach Russia at the moment.
FreeTheUnicorn 1 week ago
Very grateful not to be marrying anyone in this weird video/article. Two of the biggest countries on the planet, hard to claim either is a monolith. But easy to believe these fellas are single.
CanadianDimes 1 week ago
I saw a comment ages ago that I think about all the time: I don’t need a significant other, I need a significant income.
Helena 1 week ago
No frickin thank you. I do not want to be 'provided for'. I do not feel like being owned and owning nothing is a good thing. I'm a grown adult and can make my own way in the world. It is far less fraught than being entirely beholden for my entire existence to one other human. I don't need a guy who thinks the only thing he need do is go to work.
zovjraar me 1 week ago
if a chick wants to be a SAH wife and/or mum, that is her choice. and dude then needs to provide for her financially and materially. if a dude wants a chick to be a financial 50/50 partner, then he needs to do EVERYTHING 50/50, including chores, shopping, other errands, emotional support, tokens of love, ect. my hubby and i have never sat down and said, this your share and this is my share. we just... share everything. i think being child-free helps, in our situation. if we both need a break, nothing gets done but it doesn't affect anyone but ourselves. if one needs a break, the other steps up, and there is no resentment or anything, because we both know we ARE a team. we're both working toward the same goal- to be retired and play video games LOL. no, it's not a lofty or amazing goal or whatever, but it's what we both want. so we work TOGETHER to get there.
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