FORMER 'STAY-AT-HOME GIRLFRIEND' SHARES THE 1 MAJOR DOWNSIDE THAT COMES WITH IT

A social media influencer who branded herself a "stay-at-home girlfriend" has revealed the lifestyle isn't nearly as glamorous as it appears - even whilst dating a man featured on Forbes' under 30 rich list. Diana Sidva, hailing from Lisbon, Portugal, disclosed she received a "monthly allowance" from her Italian boyfriend, whilst he jetted around the world for business.

The 23-year old had been showcasing her lavish existence of Pilates sessions, fine dining, luxury motors and brand collaborations on Instagram, but she's now questioning if such a life is worthwhile. "The Pilates and matcha lifestyle is so overrated, don't you think?" she posed to her 12,000 followers in a clip.

Diana went on: "I don't want to be anymore a trophy wife, stay-at-home girlfriend... I'm done. No judgement at all, but I have been there and done that and now I'm sharing my experience as it could save you years of therapy."

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She also revealed she witnesses numerous girls on social media and in "real life" who claim they "don't want to do anything", but this proves detrimental to their mental wellbeing over time.

"Yes, I agree it is great fun when you are young, but when you come to your 30s or 40s with no achievements in life, I think it's kind of sad," she elaborated.

Nevertheless, she highlighted this isn't the "real problem". Instead, she identified that wealthy partners who are "providing for you or your whole family" are grappling with their own issues "every single day in their business".

"This means they are evolving every single day as a person and their brains' capacities are at their fullest," Diana continued.

"On the other hand, the Pilates matcha girls stop evolving in their 20s. Whereas he had 20 years of using his brain every day dealing with problems and challenges, what she did for the last 20 years was going to Pilates and choosing nail colours - imagine how different these two people will be."

The problems for these female influencers doesn't end there, however, according to Diana. "Even if you decide to have a career, you are always going to be in second place because he's the one who is providing for both of you so his job will always be the priority," she pointed out.

Diana used her own past situation as an illustration, acknowledging that her social media income "couldn't compare" to her boyfriend's. "All of the holidays, all of the activities were based on his income, but not mine" she added. "I personally think it is a great idea when both of the partners are evolving with their own challenges, they listen to each other, and they try to help each other grow."

Reacting to her post, one Instagram user exclaimed: "Raising kids and being a wife also counts as an achievement... I don't know why we underestimate the wife job, because IT IS."

Another asserted: "When you depend on a man financially, you are trapped, you are not free even if you think you are."

A third woman chimed in: "It's overrated when I wasn't working I honestly got so bored it turned into depression. Most people are busy working, taking care of kids and can't hang out. It's lonely bent that Pilates matcha girl. It's only glorified on Instagram and TikTok because they're projecting and validating their purpose."

Whilst a fourth Instagram user confessed: "True, I have this with my daughter now that I've work less and that he's providing for us, but I need to evolve in other things in order to feel complete. I still have my small business but I need to do new things, now my things are motocross and pole dance... I need this to evolve and match his frequency."

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2026-01-16T14:22:07Z