“Marriage Is Not for Broke Men”: Nigerian Lady Says She Turned Down 10 Proposals
LAGOS – A Nigerian businesswoman has sparked widespread debate after revealing she turned down ten marriage proposals this year, citing financial instability as the reason.
Anthonia Umerah, who shared her views on Facebook, said she believes a man who lacks financial capacity is not ready for the responsibilities that come with marriage.
Umerah explained that while the men she rejected were not bad individuals, they could not support the lifestyle she expects in a committed relationship.
She emphasized that her decision was not due to a lack of suitors, but rather their inability to meet her financial expectations.
“This year alone, I have rejected up to 10 men who want to marry me. Not because they are bad, but because they don’t have money for marriage responsibilities and the lifestyle I want to maintain. Husbands aren’t scarce. What’s scarce are men who are financially ready,” she wrote.
Her statement quickly went viral, triggering a wave of reactions across social media platforms.
Some users defended her stance, arguing that financial stability is a legitimate concern in marriage.
“She’s being realistic. Marriage comes with responsibilities, and money is part of that equation,” one user commented.
Others criticized her remarks, suggesting she was more interested in wealth than love.
“This sounds like she’s just after money. What happened to building a future together?” another user posted.
A few took a more balanced view, saying both emotional and financial readiness are important.
“She has a right to her standards, but relationships need more than just money. Shared values and emotional maturity matter too,” one user noted.
Umerah’s post has reignited conversations around gender roles, financial expectations, and relationship dynamics in modern society.
While opinions remain divided, her story reflects a growing trend where economic readiness is increasingly seen as a prerequisite for marriage—especially among urban professionals.
-Tori.ng
