Rob doesn’t seem to like Sophie right? His digs about bringing her down to earth, his comment of seemingly punishing her by living in that studio unless she asks family for money, him arguing with everything she says and always having to be right, and him having 0 tolerance for any conversation that matters to her. Either he just doesn’t like her, or there is one of those weird manosphere mindsets about her being young and needing to be directed.
Also though their relationship highlights a problem I’ve had with the 90DF universe for a while. Producers and edits heavily focus on the problems a couple has, and we have very few moments (if any) of seeing the good in any of these couples relationships which makes it impossible to root for almost anyone.
As a woman who likes nice things, their whole dynamic struck a nerve. Men will see you spoiling yourself and want to waste your time only to degrade you to distract from the fact they can’t provide the same for you that you’re providing. He knows what the deal is with her, why is he disturbing her peace and acting like she’s entitled for wanting the minimum? Men shouldn’t bother women if they’re not within the same or higher income bracket. This is why it doesn’t really work to date outside of your income
Tbh dating outside your income is fine. Being an ass about it isn’t.