Cuban content creator Arguelles Positivo launched a TikTok video with a straightforward reflection on what he calls "the curse of broken couples" in the United States. His video, which is already generating hundreds of comments and reactions, discusses how many couples who emigrate together end up separating shortly after arriving in the North American country.
In his message, Arguelles asserts that money and economic pressure are the main factors that strain relationships. “Many couples come from their countries for four or five years, and when they arrive in the United States, they separate,” he says, adding that, in his opinion, “it’s all about that blessed money.” According to the Cuban, many people find it easier to start a life with someone who already has financial stability, and he emphasizes that the situation can be even more challenging for newly arrived men, who, without money, “find life becomes a bit harder.”
The creator warns those who are building a life as a couple in the United States: “If both of you aren’t on the same page, believe me, it won’t last long.” He concludes with a strong statement: “Many say that money doesn’t bring happiness, but trust me, money is very important for life.”
His reflection has resonated deeply with his followers, many of whom shared personal experiences or supported his viewpoint. Some users confessed to having gone through something similar: “It’s true, I was left with nothing”; “When you meet your partner, if they leave you when you’re down, it’s the best thing that could have happened to you”; “Even love can fade if there’s no financial stability, and it’s not that we are bad people, it’s the system.”
While some support Arguelles' perspective, there are also those who disagree. "It's not the United States. It's that when hunger walks in the door, love jumps out the window." Others asserted that this isn't always the case: "That's false; I've been with mine for 30 years." There are also those who believe that the real issue is the lack of time in relationships in the United States, as one user pointed out: "A couple is formed under different conditions; when you arrive here with two jobs and exhausted, there's no time for them."
The video also elicited reactions from those who experience migration firsthand. A person who emigrated a year ago acknowledged the challenges but expressed a determination to stay with her husband. Another user explained that people sometimes "arrive with the wrong expectations" and desire wealth from the outset, which leads to conflicts in relationships.
This is not the first time a message like this has gone viral on TikTok. Other creators have already reflected on how changing countries affects couples and whether the United States is truly a "cursed" ground for love, or if economic pressure and expectations are the real causes. The debate remains ongoing, and more and more people are adding their testimonies.
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