I don't know of the other side of the World, but in this side of the World, men are responsible for every financial responses in both marriage and the boy/girlfriends relationships.
The demands of financial expenses is being too much at the men sides.
Here, my friends girlfriend who is a university scholar that faces financial challenges is keeping my friend worried,
On the 14th Februarys which marks the "Valentines day"(lovers day) as it may imply, it is usually a special day here in this side of the World where couples and those in intimate relationships or even relatives do have it a remarkable day to spend together. It was likely a tradition that they must gift each other with what is affordable but gifted on a special offer.
The guys (men) are most expected to play this gifting role but here at this edge, my guy thought of having his girlfriend the sum of $50 cash believing she has more of financial issues to tackle than acquiring materialistic items (gifts). This is so she can utilize the money and add up to her educational fees or otherwise.
Now, she said the guy is not being caring and romantic simply because other persons to her notice are being gifted of materialistic items instead of money. She expected me to purchase her items with the gifted money.
This is just how awkward and lack of financial sensibilities some women could be who just sits, makes demands and gets what they wanted without having the compassions of how hard it is to make the money's they spends so carelessly.
Generally this is humans for you, I think in this story you narrated, I will say that the girl doesn't necessarily love his boyfriend considering the fact that the young man has a good plan for his girlfriend but she isn't contented with what the guy offer her, this is mind blowing, how will a girl that is of know economic value at the moment show this kind of ingratitude, though I can see how concerned the young man is, but as it stands he should be very careful because the sign are clear that his girl friend does not not value his input in her life, though I wouldn't be the one to decide for him but I believe that he knows what to do.
Sure a man is meant to provide for his family with the help of his wife not his girlfriend, I know girlfriend graduates to wife but not in all cases, an ungrateful fellow does not deserve to be part of some good stuffs, all the burden of the family should not be shouldered by the man alone.