Reverse Dowry”? Social Media Buzz: Woman Rejects Engineer with 8 LPA Salary, Seeks Groom Earning Over 25 LPA

A recent post on X has sparked a conversation after a man shared his friend’s experience of being rejected by a potential bride due to his salary.

According to the post, the engineer, earning 8 LPA, was turned down by a woman who deemed his salary inadequate. The rejection, based solely on income, has stirred debate on social media platforms.

One of my engineer friend who is earning 8LPA and it's been only two years of his job and belongs to a well to do baniya family got rejected for arranged marriage by a girl who left her job last year because she felt exhausted and not she's not doing anything now…reason for

— IMG🩺 (@peacehipeace) April 3, 2024

The X user further elaborated that the woman, who had left her job due to exhaustion, rejected the engineer for an arranged marriage. Despite his stable income, the woman’s family sought a groom with a minimum salary package of 25 LPA, highlighting the importance placed on financial status in marital decisions.

Since the post surfaced, it has garnered significant attention, accumulating over 5.1 lakh views and garnering more than 3,900 likes within a day. 

Users commented and said,

” Bhai sab uske hisab se thodi na chalenge …there are many good girls existing aur do saal ke experience me how u can expect someone can earn in crores ….what he is doing some engineers can’t get one percent of him still such girls are mad for such people “

” Now you know how it feels about dowry expectations”

“8 LPA is way too low if they have to live in a metro city. At Least 15 LPA is mandatory”

The widespread engagement indicates a strong reaction from the online community, with users sharing diverse opinions on the matter.

While some empathized with the engineer’s predicament and criticized the emphasis on material wealth in partner selection, others defended the woman’s right to seek financial stability in a potential spouse. The post has ignited discussions on societal expectations, gender roles, and the evolving dynamics of arranged marriages in contemporary society.