Japanese government classifies "not paying dating expenses" as domestic violence.
The Gender Equality Bureau in Japan defines various types of violence, stirring debate over whether not paying on dates constitutes economic violence.
Let’s talk about being abusively cheap. The Gender Equality Bureau in Japan is tackling all types of domestic violence, not just the physical stuff. They’ve got a chart on their website that includes “economic violence,” which at one point lists not paying for any dating expenses as an example. Yeah, you heard that right. Now, this has folks on Twitter scratching their heads. Some are even asking if saying “You should pay for everything” is a form of domestic abuse.
The Bureau clarified that it’s not about being stingy; it’s about forcing someone else to pay. If both parties are cool with how they split the bill, then it’s not an issue. So, chill out, because cheapness alone doesn’t make you an abuser! It’s more about the intent and the power dynamics in the relationship. With all this buzz, it might be time for a little update to that chart to avoid further confusion.
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