English Expression

✅high-maintenance

Adjective: high-maintenance

1. needing a lot of work to keep in good condition.

*Informal*
(talking about a person) demanding a lot of attention.
“I freely admit to being a high-maintenance girl.”

The phrase “high maintenance girl/woman” casually refers to a girl/woman who places exceptionally high standards on herself and her dating partner. She spends an excessive amount of time and money on herself and she expects her boyfriend/husband to spend a lot of time and money on her.