A Nigerian lady has gone viral on social media after revealing the shocking reason she cancelled her wedding, explaining that her decision was triggered by a deeply hurtful and disrespectful comment from her would-be mother-in-law.
The full story, which she shared on X, has since sparked massive reactions from Nigerians online, with many users weighing in on family interference, classism, and the importance of setting boundaries before marriage.
Why I Called Off The Wedding
The lady, identified as @kenkenlewu on X, revealed that she had already begun serious wedding preparations when she made the difficult decision to call everything off completely.
According to her, what initially seemed like minor issues gradually escalated into serious red flags, particularly stemming from her interactions with her former partner’s family, especially his mother, whose behaviour she found increasingly troubling.
She explained that her former partner was extremely close to his mother and frequently shared every detail of their relationship with her, leaving little to no privacy between the couple.
Mother-in-Law’s Hurtful Comments About Her Family
The lady disclosed that her would-be mother-in-law repeatedly made condescending and dismissive remarks about her family’s financial status, comments she said were both unnecessary and insulting.
She added that these statements cut deeply, especially given her family’s background and values, and made her question what her future would look like if she went ahead with the marriage.
In her words:
“I called off my wedding in 2022 because of my then mother-in-law. My ex was practically her only child (the other one didn’t really care and had been away for years), and this my ex always tell his mum absolutely everything about us. There was nothing she didn’t know.
Before our introduction, this woman would constantly make snide remarks about my family: ‘You people don’t have money like us o. See the car your dad is using, he needs to change it before the wedding because our guests are high-caliber people.’ (For context, both my ex’s parents are judges, while my dad is an academic doctor and my mum is late, was also an academic doctor).
Then came the final straw. They fixed the introduction date, and this woman said my family and I would need to come to their side for the introduction and that they would ‘pay family money’ for us to do so. Honestly I was so angry with that statement. I ended everything right there and then. Four years later, a 40-year-old man is still not married.”
Her revelation has since generated intense discussion online, with many users applauding her for choosing self-respect and emotional well-being over societal pressure to marry.
Others shared similar experiences, stressing the importance of addressing family dynamics early in relationships to avoid future conflicts.
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