Hyper-independent ladies will tell you it’s the opposite. Asking a man for money means he’s made us feel safe enough to believe it won’t come with strings. Comfortably asking for anything / relying on ppl requires a vulnerability we struggle with. We do that when we LOVE someone.
Man to man, I highly encourage you to find out what areas in life your woman is really into. Dudes assume if she's not into designer she low maintenance. Some women are into food. Some women are big on travel. Some love home decor. Some women have a passion in plants. Learn her