r/NigerianRelationships Jul 24 '24

r/NigerianRelationships Community Rules. PLEASE READ BEFORE POSTING AND COMMENTING.

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Welcome to r/NigerianRelationships: Community Guidelines and Expectations

Hello and welcome to r/NigerianRelationships! We’re delighted to have you here and look forward to fostering a supportive and respectful community. To ensure that everyone can engage in a positive and constructive manner, please carefully review our detailed community guidelines below.

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These guidelines are designed to maintain a respectful, supportive, and focused community environment, ensuring that r/NigerianRelationships remains a valuable space for discussions about Nigerian relationships while upholding high standards of inclusivity and respect.


r/NigerianRelationships 1d ago

advice Nigerian man

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Hello,

Im talking with a Nigerian man, we are in our begin 30's.

I am living in Netherlands. We have good conversations and I start to like him. Im not sure can I trust this? I like the person, but I know some Nigerian man only talking with woman because they want to leave Africa. He is not financially instable.

Need some advice to follow this or stop


r/NigerianRelationships 2d ago

In your culture, do people do hugs when they are in love ?

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I have the impression that ouest africans people don't like to cuddle when they are in a relationship.

I would like to know what meaning a hug means to you? The hug is reserved for what occasion? Do you do it often? If you haven't hugged for several weeks or months, do you miss it? Is hugging something frowned upon in your culture (can you tell me your culture)? Is this something you secretly want to do? Is this something that both men and women don't like? How do you express your affection for your partner? If your partner hugs you, how do you feel? Embarrassment, boredom, disgust, nothing? How do you keep couples from cuddling?
I've noticed this in all Africans people I meet for a while, and it's something I don't understand, and would really like to understand. I want to understand how it is possible to love differently. It's very far from my culture and it seems very complicated to understand for me.


r/NigerianRelationships 22d ago

Why are African Parents so against friendships & relationships?

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r/NigerianRelationships Jun 06 '26

Hi guys

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I'm new here, kindly follow me and I will follow back ❤️🥺🙏🥺🙏


r/NigerianRelationships May 07 '26

Real or beening used

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Me and my nigerian girlfriend been in a relationship since october she wont get intimate or want to move in together we do touch and she moves away she allways saying i want to meet your family and doesnt she wont introduce me her family!

And another thing she blocks me from her social media is she embarrassed of me and blocks me from her whatsapp and then unblock me on social media messages puts her profile private so i cant see what she posts so what shall i do i told her im not messaging her on social media she has to use my number to contact me

Every time i friend request her on instagram she rejects it

What shall i do finsh with her ?


r/NigerianRelationships Apr 21 '26

I lent my women leader 600k and now I don’t know how to ask for it back

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r/NigerianRelationships Apr 09 '26

’m at my limit. Husband ignores me for months, took another wife, and I can’t even contact him to divorce him

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r/NigerianRelationships Mar 30 '26

Relationship advice

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im a white english guy im dating a nigerian girl we been in a relationship for 5 months we never been intimate or kiss is this normal for nigerian women she likes to pull away from a hug in public she doesnt want me in her videos for her socials she called me a english man not her boyfriend i caught her on many lies shes telling men she single and it getting back to me she afraid to meet my family she refuses to tell me where she lives or work im thinking its a trust issue


r/NigerianRelationships Mar 18 '26

Nigerian diasporans dating app pictures.

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r/NigerianRelationships Feb 27 '26

discussion 6 Years Together & My Nigerian Husband Doesn’t Celebrate Valentine’s Day

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youtu.be
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r/NigerianRelationships Feb 24 '26

Raising Confident Children in Nigeria

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r/NigerianRelationships Feb 13 '26

Don't have a Val? Share yours with us this 15th. No fee, everything is free 🤭🥳

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💘 Rotaract Valentine Fellowship 💘 Rotaract Club of Apo & Rotaract Club of Abuja Maitama invites you!

🎁 Bring a gift, get a gift – Valentine gift exchange. 👗 Dress code: Wear your heart on your sleeve.

📅 15 Feb 2025 ⏰ 4:00 / 4:30 PM 📍 Suite G3, Alrbro Altrium, 32 Street, Utako.

Come ready for fun, friendship & good vibes. Don’t forget your gift 😉

You don't need to bring it if you want, just come, let's vibe, and have fun 😊


r/NigerianRelationships Dec 07 '25

The toxicity and pressure regarding marriage from Nigerian parents

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r/NigerianRelationships Nov 21 '25

advice Friends and Relationships

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r/NigerianRelationships Nov 20 '25

I am searching for a Nigerian wife

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I live in the United States and I am a 60 year old white male. Financially. Stable. I am so attached to Nigeriian ladies so ladies if you are interested for a lifetime relationship dope me a note. thank you


r/NigerianRelationships Nov 09 '25

Are Women Really "Materialistic"?

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Ever heard men say women are materialistic? Does it resonate with your beliefs and observations, and how do we strike a balance between genuine needs and materialism? Hang on as we examine briefly this assertion.
https://youtu.be/0b1wdiDbJJc
#MaterialismVsSpirituality #relationshipgoals #moderndating #emotionalintelligence #spiritualconnection #LoveAndSacrifice


r/NigerianRelationships Nov 06 '25

Should guys kneel when proposing?

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Let’s talk tradition, meaning, and modern twists!

In this video, we dive into one of the most debated engagement traditions: the knee-down proposal. Where did it come from? Does it still matter today? And if you do kneel, which knee is "correct"?

https://youtu.be/HGGJlk-rd6o


r/NigerianRelationships Oct 23 '25

Will I be able to see this guy again?

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Hi! I am a Filipina. I met this gentleman on October 18, 2025 at Flotsam and Jetsam in La Union, Philippines. I only got his first name, which is Pedro. He is with his friend. He said he is a mechanical engineer, studying here in the Philippines (I’m not sure if I understood him that night). We didn’t exchange social medias and even phone number. When I went back to Manila, I regret not getting his phone number. I don’t know, that moment felt real and genuine for me. Is Nigerian studying here in Philippines so many? Will I be able to see him again?


r/NigerianRelationships Sep 13 '25

Help with Marriage/Relationship

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Ndewo friends! I have a particular issue Ive been dealing with.

I’m a Nigerian-American thats been struggling with many challenges lately but my parents have been pushing me to find someone to marry. Whether it’s someone in my local area or someone back in Nigeria, there’s always some push for whatever the girl of the day is.

Truth is, Im a bit of nerd and I fear that whatever Nigerian woman Im introduced to will reject me or mess with my space on that basis. I try to explain this to family but they either ignore it or ask if I’m gay. Really, I developed a certain peace with were Im at and don’t want just anybody to ruin it.

How do you think I should go about this with dating? I heard Atlanta is a good spot for meeting all types of women especially those who I share similar interests. And how can express this to my family thats pressuring me to just take anyone?

Biko, nyelụ mụ aka!


r/NigerianRelationships Aug 20 '25

Does anyone know this lady’s name in the nollywood movie pleasee

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Can someone please tell me her name


r/NigerianRelationships Aug 16 '25

can long-distance friendships really survive, or are we just fooling ourselves? 🤔

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We all have that one padi from secondary school, uni, or NYSC who moved abroad or to another state. At first, you call, chat, laugh on WhatsApp, even send memes… but after some time, the vibe just dies. • Is long-distance friendship even real, or is it just vibes until it fades? • Do you believe social media “maintains” the bond, or is that just fake closeness? • Nigerians in diaspora — do you still talk to your Naija besties regularly, or na once in 6 months? • And for those back home, do you even feel like your abroad friends rate you the same way?

Let’s be real: is distance the true friendship killer, or is it just lack of effort?


r/NigerianRelationships Aug 02 '25

Why its difficult for a nigerian to obtain a visa to other countries?😩

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r/NigerianRelationships Apr 18 '25

Am I being used

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Hello, Im a 22 year old female I've been talking to this guy from back home 25? (That how old my parents say he is ive asked him myself but he never answers the question) that me parents introduced me to things with us have been fairly well, but I'd say about 2 weeks later he asked me if I could get him an apple gift cardand not to tell my parents about it he didn't mention what it was for or why he needed it and I felt uncomfortable giving it to him without knowing what it's being used for he said that was fine and that he'd figure something else out, so he dropped it then about then another two weeks later he asked me again if I could get him an apple gift card again but this time he told me that's hes using them for school to do his practicals and things like that so I obliged and got him a $100 apple gift card like he'd asked for and I thought that be the end of it but obviously It wasn't and now he been asking more frequently it been about 3 months since we've started talking and hes asked me 4 times since the last time and ive given it too him each time. As of right now I've given him about $550 worth of my money considering the gift cards have spaned form $50-$200 which isn't great because im also a student and money like that can help me out alot. I just want to know is this normal to student in Nigeria usually need apple gift card to access program in order to do their practicals for classes and stuff or am I just being used for my money because im in the US.


r/NigerianRelationships Jan 31 '25

Nigerian joke

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Been dating a Nigerian guy since last year September. I had him meet my mom and sister on Whatsapp video. He jokingly said that my sister looks better than me. He got yelled at by my mom. But then said that it's a Nigerian thing to joke about the sibling being better looking. Is this true?

Also he trades. I've had some accounts shut down. Trying to recover them. He says he's in love want me to marry him. We have a deep connection. I have since stopped trading and he still gives me his time. He's not working now and says it's hard to find work for him. He says he's never been this connected before. It's this a good situation?