AN influencer has ignited an online debate after she announced that she always asks to see a man’s bank balance on the first date.
Her followers were left divided after she clarified that she “only wants to date a wealthy guy.”
Content creator Sofia Franklyn revealed on her podcast that she asks to see her date’s bank balanceCredit: Tiktok/https://www.tiktok.com/sofiafranklyn
Content creator Sofia Franklyn (@sofiafranklyn) made the divisive revelation on a recent episode of her podcast Sofia with an F.
Speaking with her guest and fellow social media star Leo Skepi, she shared: “I’ve asked the last three dudes I’ve dated for their bank account info on the first date.”
When Leo probed her further about her reasoning, she explained: “I have a job, I’m very successful.
“So I think I have every f**king right to be like ‘Hi, are we on the same level or am I wasting my time?'”
Sofia told her podcast that as she got older her attitude towards dating changed.
“I’m 30, I don’t have time to date and f**k around,” she explained.
Sofia pulled up one of her previous date’s bank balances to show her guest.
She clarified that the unnamed man is 27 but she was still underwhelmed by his financial status.
The influencer joked that she required any man under 5-foot-10 to shoe her receipts when it came to his bank balance.
Sofia explained that she would go on a second or third date with a man even if he refused to share his bank details with her.
However, she stressed that the issue remained for her and she would bring it up again.
“A lot of people think that’s just crazy of me to do, I don’t think it’s that crazy,” the New York-based creator said.
Sofia’s statement received mixed reactions from her podcast viewers who took to the comments section to share their thoughts.
“When you talk to an old married couple at no point do they talk about money. Memories, kids, possibly grandkids, friends, trips, funny stories,” pointed out one person.
Another TikTok user said: “[I] could have a billion dollars, if she asks this I’m leaving and not paying for the date.”
“I’m betting she and the wealthy partner would throw one big expensive wedding and separate within a year,” wrote a third viewer.
On the other hand, some followers voiced their support for Sofia’s stance.
“Same level is key now. Not wasting my time on guys that can’t pay their way!” wrote one person.
Another viewer said: “She’s right. Like if she got bread why would she be with a brokie??”
“Not sure love comes in the form of a dollar bill but at least you’re straightforward,” another follower pointed out.
The influencer explained that she only wants to date a man with moneyCredit: Instagram/sofiafranklyn
