Omotoyosi Ogunbanwo: “I’d Rather Be Single Than Split Bills 50/50”

Omotoyosi Ogunbanwo, a US-based Nigerian finance and data expert, shared her personal take on the subject. Her bold stance has sparked discussions online, as she unapologetically explained why she prefers not to split household bills equally with her partner.

Ogunbanwo stated emphatically that she would rather remain single than engage in a 50/50 financial arrangement with a man. For her, such a setup doesn’t align with her values or expectations in a relationship. However, she clarified that her stance is personal and not a critique of how others choose to manage their relationships.

“This is my personal preference and not in response to anyone’s relationship or how they choose to run their relationship. Every family is different and should do what works best for them,” she explained.

Currently, Ogunbanwo and her partner follow a 70/30 split in financial responsibilities, with her contributing 30%. This arrangement works for them, and she is open to adjusting her contribution as circumstances change. She explained that if her income increases significantly, she might raise her share to 40%, but she does not see herself ever agreeing to an equal 50/50 split.

“The best I can do is 60/40. Right now, it’s 70/30. If I get a new job with more pay, I’d raise it to 40,” she said.

Ogunbanwo highlighted that women already bear a substantial burden in relationships and households, particularly if children are involved. She believes that expecting women to contribute equally to household finances while managing other responsibilities is too much.

“In my opinion, women already do too much. If I have kids, it’s down to 80/20 or 90/10 or even 100/0. Again, my preference. Do your own as you like.”