A viral video revealed a woman explaining she charges her husband £10 (about ₹1,167) daily for taking her homemade lunch to work. She defended it by saying, “If he's going to spend £10 on McDonald’s or other takeaways, why not put money in my pocket instead?” The clip concludes with her urging: "Pay the woman you love for your lunch. That way, everyone's happy."

The post quickly sparked online debate. Supporters praised her for recognizing and monetizing domestic labor - traditionally undervalued - while detractors questioned the impact on marital intimacy, saying love and cooking shouldn’t come with a price tag.

The core of the discussion has been about valuing unpaid household work and whether financial transparency strengthens or complicates relationship dynamics. Her approach challenges conventional ideas about spousal roles and reciprocity in household settings. Whether seen as empowerment or overly transactional, this story has ignited a broader conversation on how modern couples assign worth to everyday tasks—and whether love is best demonstrated through labor, money, or something else.