In a recent social media uproar, a relationship expert ignited controversy by admonishing women who choose to marry in their 20s.
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societal expectations
Growing up in Nigeria, I was constantly reminded of the importance of marriage. It was seen as the ultimate goal, the ultimate achievement, and the ultimate fulfilment of one’s purpose. Whether at family gatherings or social events, no one cares about personal privacy. Everyone seemed all too eager to ask the same question: “When are you getting married?“. It wasn’t until I began dating seriously that I realised just how much pressure there was to tie the knot.