Johannesburg man swears off dating after Valentine’s Day gift flop goes viral

Valentine’s Day saga

A Johannesburg man has gone viral after sharing his Valentine’s Day disappointment on TikTok.

The clip, posted by user @doubleooo, shows the man explaining why he is officially done dating women in Joburg.

He had gifted his girlfriend a coating machine designed for making screen protectors, along with flowers to keep the gesture romantic.

His goal, he said, was to help her start a side hustle so she wouldn’t have to keep asking him for money.

Despite his intentions, his girlfriend’s lukewarm reaction left him feeling unappreciated.

“I thought I was giving her a long-term solution rather than just a temporary luxury,” he said, noting that her lack of excitement was the final straw in their relationship.

The post quickly racked up over 213,000 views and hundreds of comments, with social media users weighing in on the unusual gift.

Many praised the man’s forward-thinking approach, saying they would have loved a present that encouraged entrepreneurship.

User @bongiqueenb_gsa commented, “This was going be the best gift 😩😭 for a business-minded person like me.”

Another viewer, @mamiwiththehair, shared, “My boyfriend bought me a washing machine 😍❤️ flowers die, and this is forever 😂.”