A Nigerian woman has advised women to place love and genuine affection above financial considerations when choosing a life partner.

In a video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the woman reflected on her parents’ marriage while describing how her father has been caring for her mother, who has reportedly been ill for the past week.

Woman Shares Parents’ Marriage Experience

She explained that although her father has health challenges affecting his legs, he has continued to care for her mother during her illness.

The experience reminded her of advice a friend gave her in 2021 about finding a partner who would genuinely love and care for her.

She said:

“My mom has been sick for the past one week. And my dad is someone that has issues with his legs. If you see the way my dad has been treating my mom for the past one week.

It is now that I remember what my friend told me 2021. She said, ‘Steph, if you don’t meet a man like your dad, I don’t think you will marry.’” she added.

The woman said her father’s commitment made her realise that the importance of love and companionship often becomes more evident as couples grow older and depend on each other for support.

“Marry for Love”

She urged women to choose partners they genuinely love and to nurture that love throughout their marriages.

She said:

“See, marry for love. Marry for love. Don’t go and deceive yourself and go and marry for money. Anyway, if you marry them for money, make sure that all throughout your life you both fall in love with each other,” she said.

Her comments have sparked conversations online about love, financial stability and the qualities people should consider when choosing a life partner.