Woman who describes herself as an 'investment' makes her boyfriend pay for everything

A woman who describes a relationship with her as an 'investment' has opened up about why she makes her boyfriend pay for everything.

Hannah Chan, 27, said that she realised she was worth a financial investment when she went on dates with men who didn't pay for her enjoyment too.

She said this made her realise that she wanted someone who would 'dominate' in this way as she believes that she should 'be provided for'.

The stars eventually aligned for Hannah, who is a business owner, when another business owner, Ed Reay, 22, got in touch with her in May 2021.

They proceeded to hit it off online and Ed, who is from Vancouver, Canada, flew to London to meet her in July before moving over to be with her full time in September last year.

She explained that they're now at the point in the relationship where Ed pays for everything, including their rent and bills, but it began with him simply paying for all their dates.

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Hannah explained that she does her bit in the relationship by keeping their home in tip-top condition and 'making him feel relaxed and supported'.

The London-based business consultant said: "I started to realise that in a relationship I didn't want to be the dominant one and I wanted someone who could provide for me.

"Before I had always viewed my business success and money I earnt as my value in dating, but I realised I didn't want that.

"After meeting Ed, he told me he wanted to provide for me.

"We have a 100/100 relationship - he provides financially, and I give him 100 percent when it comes to support and love and little things like bringing him a smoothie after a stressful day.

"There is no right and wrong in dating, the most important thing is that your values align between you and your partner for what you want in a relationship."

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Hannah said that when she discovered that Ed wanted to provide for her, she knew that they were a match made in heaven.

"It naturally came up that he wanted to be someone who could provide," she said.

"So, it was perfect.

"At the beginning he would just pay for dates, and then he started paying for me to get my nails done and now he covers our rent and bills.

"My value comes from supporting him and balancing the masculine energy."

The 27-year-old went on to explain that her partner doesn't value money most in a relationship, although she credits her influence with his salary increasing over the course of their relationship.

"Ed doesn't value money the most - he values being supported and cared for," she said.

"But Ed makes most of our plans and now sorts and pays for our holidays.

"He thinks of me as an investment as I've supported him, and it's meant he now makes three times what he used to earn."

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Ed said: "Being a provider gives me a sense of responsibility and gives life meaning.

"I love being able to spoil someone I love but you don't need to have lots of money to do that.

"In our relationship I see it as the man's job to provide the house and the woman's to make the home."

Hannah said that as she is being well looked after by Ed, she doesn't work as much as she used to because she doesn't want to be defined by her job.

"I work about three hours a day because I still love what I do," she said.

"I choose to work and in the past, I used to see being successful in my business as what defined me.

"Now it doesn't, and I do it because I genuinely love it.

"Money shouldn't be an indication of what someone brings to a relationship.

"Ed supports us financially, but I equally bring value to our relationship."