he couldnt...he was a student and the family paid. Thats what she requested and he agreed. We thought he shouldnt have agreed. Mehr has become a bragging thing for somali women, so they [ut a price on themselvesHe isn't buying her. He gave her a gift.
Usually the word 'ripped' off is used when indicating something isn't worth the price.
Plus, some men can afford to give expensive gifts some can't.