"I spend $37k a year on my appearance and would never settle for a 'low-effort' man"
- 7 months ago
A self-confessed high-maintenance woman says she gets the "very best out of life" - splashing $37k on her appearance each year and never settling for "low-effort" men.
Koko Slunjski, 32, says she has been high maintenance all her life, and doesn’t think it’s anything to be ashamed of.
High-maintenance is defined as a person needing a lot of work to be kept in good condition - or someone who demands a lot of attention.
Koko splashes $37k on her appearance alone every year - and has a seven-step skin routine.
Before meeting her partner, Koko says she faced a lot of criticism from men who thought she was "too much" and she believes it’s harder than ever to be a woman entering the dating world.
Koko, a content creator, from Miami, Florida, US, said: "High-maintenance just means you want the very best from life - and you’re not afraid to ask for it.
"My whole life, trolls told me I was asking too much - and I’d be 'lucky' if I got taken out to McDonald's on a first date.
"I don’t expect men to do things for me - I’m likely already doing them for myself. But I will only date a man who wants to level up - who strives for bigger and better things.
"I'm trying to be the best version of myself - putting the work in, doing my workouts, reading self-help books - it can be hard to keep up.
"So, if you’re not able to keep up with that, why would I want you in my life?"
Koko says she's been slated for being high-maintenance her whole life - even after moving to Miami from Croatia at the age of 22.
Her friends and family told her she "didn’t have to prove anything" by moving to the other side of the world - and she could have a happy life in her country.
But she wanted to strive for "something more than a nine-to-five" - which she says wouldn’t be possible in Croatia.
She said: "I moved to the US when I was 22 - my whole family is in Croatia. They said I didn’t have to prove anything, and I could be happy there.
"A lot of people asked me 'why are you doing this? Why can’t you just be happy with what you are?'
"Which is just not correct - I think you can be perfectly happy but strive for bigger and better things."
Koko says she originally moved to Miami with $1,000 [£819] and just two suitcases.
Now, she spends thousands of pounds on her nails each year, has a seven-step skincare routine - including acid peels and regular facials, and aspires to be a "female CEO".
In just one year, Koko spends $1,300 on Russian manicures, $600 on pedicures, $3,00 on hair maintenance, $2,000 on skincare and at least $30k on clothing.
As well as her appearance, Koko sees her six-month old micro Bernedoodle, Rocky, as an extension of herself.
She’s even been told by the doorman in her apartment that he "smells better than every other dog in the building".
Despite investing into her appearance, career and friendships, Koko struggled to date before finding love with her partner - a 34-year-old equity consultant.
Koko Slunjski, 32, says she has been high maintenance all her life, and doesn’t think it’s anything to be ashamed of.
High-maintenance is defined as a person needing a lot of work to be kept in good condition - or someone who demands a lot of attention.
Koko splashes $37k on her appearance alone every year - and has a seven-step skin routine.
Before meeting her partner, Koko says she faced a lot of criticism from men who thought she was "too much" and she believes it’s harder than ever to be a woman entering the dating world.
Koko, a content creator, from Miami, Florida, US, said: "High-maintenance just means you want the very best from life - and you’re not afraid to ask for it.
"My whole life, trolls told me I was asking too much - and I’d be 'lucky' if I got taken out to McDonald's on a first date.
"I don’t expect men to do things for me - I’m likely already doing them for myself. But I will only date a man who wants to level up - who strives for bigger and better things.
"I'm trying to be the best version of myself - putting the work in, doing my workouts, reading self-help books - it can be hard to keep up.
"So, if you’re not able to keep up with that, why would I want you in my life?"
Koko says she's been slated for being high-maintenance her whole life - even after moving to Miami from Croatia at the age of 22.
Her friends and family told her she "didn’t have to prove anything" by moving to the other side of the world - and she could have a happy life in her country.
But she wanted to strive for "something more than a nine-to-five" - which she says wouldn’t be possible in Croatia.
She said: "I moved to the US when I was 22 - my whole family is in Croatia. They said I didn’t have to prove anything, and I could be happy there.
"A lot of people asked me 'why are you doing this? Why can’t you just be happy with what you are?'
"Which is just not correct - I think you can be perfectly happy but strive for bigger and better things."
Koko says she originally moved to Miami with $1,000 [£819] and just two suitcases.
Now, she spends thousands of pounds on her nails each year, has a seven-step skincare routine - including acid peels and regular facials, and aspires to be a "female CEO".
In just one year, Koko spends $1,300 on Russian manicures, $600 on pedicures, $3,00 on hair maintenance, $2,000 on skincare and at least $30k on clothing.
As well as her appearance, Koko sees her six-month old micro Bernedoodle, Rocky, as an extension of herself.
She’s even been told by the doorman in her apartment that he "smells better than every other dog in the building".
Despite investing into her appearance, career and friendships, Koko struggled to date before finding love with her partner - a 34-year-old equity consultant.