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UK woman who believes in "being provided for" lets her boyfriend pay 100 percent of their rent, bills and holidays

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A woman believes in "being provided for" and lets her boyfriend pay 100 percent of their rent, bills and holidays - and says he tells her she's "an investment". Hannah Chan, 27, realised she wanted someone who could provide for her when she was finding herself on dates with non-assertive men who couldn’t take the lead. As a career-driven woman, she realised that in a relationship she wanted someone who could "dominate" and provide for her. When fellow business owner Ed Reay, 22, reached out to her in May 2021 the pair hit it off and realised their values aligned. Ed, who is originally from Vancouver, Canada, flew to meet Hannah in July 2021 and after the couple became besotted, he moved to London, UK, in September 2021. Gradually as their relationship progressed, Ed started taking on more financial responsibility and now pays for all their dates, rent, bills and holidays - while she treats him to smoothies and does the housework. Hannah "gives value back" by looking after the house and "making him feel relaxed and supported". Hannah, a business consultant, from Canary Wharf, London, 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.” Ed reached out to Hannah after seeing her on a client's website in May 2021. The pair instantly hit it off and he booked a flight two weeks to come and visit her in London. Hannah was quick to work out that Ed wanted to be a provider in a relationship - and that their values aligned. “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. “It’s about what the money represents. “There’s no right and wrong in dating and what you want in a relationship. “Some want a 50/50 relationship, but Ed and I like the dynamic we have. “It works for us.” 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 is amazing at encouraging me of my goals and keeps me on track to making me a better person. "She pushes me to give us the kind of life we both want."

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