Another classic comment from Dettol.

I don’t deny relationships happen from time to time but for the most part, they are a figment of the guy’s imagination or fantasy playing out. Are you still paying her for sex? If so, it’s likely a fantasy. If you’re not, then your problems have just begun.

A lot of girls lead guys along picking up substantial gifts and cash along the way. MLs are absolute experts at this with the “I only do this with you” line

It’s also pretty pathetic because the elephant in the room here is that for some of the active posters on this and that wife/partner thread, their only hope of finding a relationship seems to be in a shop.