Hi, I met a pretty girl on an online dating app and we started talking. She looked genuine and we had many things in common. After a week, we exchanged numbers and I was excited to talk to her over a call. Honestly, she is very good looking and I had already fallen for her.But I got a rude shock when she texted me saying that she would only talk to me if I transfer 500 bucks to her account. I am really interested in understanding her better as a person but how can someone ask for money! I know it is very foolish to send her money but I feel like doing it. I know it is wrong but I am tempted to talk to her. What should I do?First of all, thanks for writing to us. A lot of men and women face a similar issue where providing finance becomes a pre-requisite to maintain a relationship.You clearly have two choice in this situation—to give her 500 rupees and continue talking to her or not give her the money, which would mean the end of these conversations. The choice you make would depend on what purpose you have to be in this relationship. Are you looking at a fling or a fun thing? Or are you looking at a serious and committed involvement? Also, to what extent are you willing to trade money to talk to her? There is a possibility that the amount may increase in future from 500 rupees to more. At this stage you are physically attracted to her but later might get more involved.If your idea of what you want from this relationship matches what she expects from this relationship, then you could go ahead and pay her. But if there is a risk that you foresee right now, then it’s the best to stop now.Want expert advice for your relationship? Send us a mail at expertadvice.toi@gmail.com