A Shocking Revelation: Buying a Luxury Car for an Unemployed Partner
Over the past weekend, a South African woman caused a stir on social media when she shared a jaw-dropping story about buying a luxury car for her unemployed and abusive husband.
The Expensive Gift: A Mercedes Benz for Her Husband
The woman, known on TikTok as @DrCeliweDada, went viral after revealing that she had bought her husband a Mercedes-Benz GLB worth R1.2 million.
The surprising part? While her husband enjoyed the luxury vehicle, she was walking to work herself.
A mother of three and a qualified doctor, Dr. Celiwe explained that she was paying a whopping R23,000 per month to cover the car payments for her husband’s Mercedes-Benz GLB.
Meanwhile, she was driving a KIA and making do with less.
The Costly Mistake: A Cycle of Financial Strain
The situation wasn’t always like this. Dr. Celiwe mentioned that she had previously been paying R15,000 per month for a different Mercedes-Benz model, a GLC, which her husband crashed.
When finances became tight, she suggested they downsize to a more affordable car.
However, her husband refused to consider any option other than another Mercedes.
This lavish spending, despite their constant financial struggles, eventually led to their separation.
Dr. Celiwe decided she could no longer sustain the financial burden of funding her husband’s lifestyle. In response, he left her.
Reactions on Social Media: South Africans Speak Out
Once Dr. Celiwe’s videos went viral on TikTok, South Africans flooded social media with strong reactions.
Some questioned whether her husband had ever contributed financially to their household, with one user asking, “Did the man even bring in any money to the home, even a cent?”
Others pointed out how Dr. Celiwe’s actions seemed to defy biblical teachings or shared opinions about self-esteem and personal responsibility in relationships.
One comment criticized her for allowing her husband’s behavior, while others expressed frustration over the dynamics of South African women dating foreign men.
Dr. Celiwe responded to these reactions by posting more videos, hoping to help others who might be in similar situations, particularly those struggling with abusive marriages.
The Big Question: Would You Buy a Luxury Car for an Unemployed Spouse?
As the story of Dr. Celiwe’s financial struggles and separation continues to circulate, it raises an important question: Should you ever buy a luxury item, like a Mercedes, for a spouse who isn’t contributing to the household? The debate continues, with some siding with her decisions and others criticizing her choices.
What are your thoughts? Would you ever make such a big financial sacrifice for an unemployed partner?