Girlfriends now charging their partners a 'boyfriend tax' – MAFS' Evelyn Ellis just hit hers with a $1400 bill
The cost of a night out with the boys used to just be a headache the next day.
But now? It could cost a lot more.
Former Married At First Sight bride Evelyn Ellis shared the funny (and very expensive) cost of partner Duncan James' boys' night – which left him sleeping the day away while unknowingly racking up a huge credit card bill.
"Collecting my 'boys' night' tax,'" she began a video, showing her with his card while he was in bed none the wiser.
Our dream day out... TikTok @evelyn.ellis
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From skincare to sushi, Evelyn celebrated a shopping day most of us can only dream of.
She humorously showed the total price of her trip accumulate with each stop, including an impressive $756 spent in Mecca and $314 in Victoria's Secret.
Success! TikTok @evelyn.ellis
Plus, there were a couple of quick additions as she enjoyed sushi for lunch ... and it was all courtesy of sleepy Duncan's American Express.
"All because I didn't get taken for my walkie!" she joked.
Later, once he got out of bed, Evelyn surprised Duncan with her receipts – and his face said it all.
What hurt more - this or the hangover? TikTok @evelyn.ellis
In the comments, Evelyn educated her followers on the "boys' night tax" rules:
"My accountant never told me about this tax!? 😤" one fan said.
Evelyn replied: "In clause 2.5 it states that: boys' night tax refers to the hidden cost, extra money spent, or unspoken social obligation incurred when a man goes out with his friends".
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"We can do this? *goes for the platinum Amex," another joked.
"Acceptable for anytime after 4am (double points if you're in another state/country)" Evelyn shared.
Duncan and Evelyn met during MAFS Season 10, when they were matched with other people. Instagram @duncan__james
Judging from how many women said they were taking notes, it's clear Evelyn's got a trend on her hands!
"You are my new financial adviser," one fan said.
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Evelyn's video plays into a couple of humorous TikTok trends, with "boyfriend tax" usually referring to men having to share their food or hoodie as "tax" in a relationship.
There is also a "woman tax" trend, where men give their partner money to use on things like getting her nails done, hair dyed or clothes shopping, to offset or compensate for the cost of being a woman – like mental load, monthly periods, pregnancy and childbirth.
Married At First Sight Season 13 premieres Monday, February 2 at 7.30pm on Channel 9 and 9Now.
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