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Social media is buzzing after a Nigerian man called off his engagement because his fiancée refused to quit a job that would pay her three times more than his salary.
The story was shared on X (formerly Twitter) by a friend of the woman, and it quickly gained attention after being reposted by popular entertainment and current affairs blogger @instablog9ja.
According to the friend, identified as @StarBede on X, the couple got engaged earlier this year, with their traditional wedding planned for next month. However, things took a turn when the woman landed a new job in September with a significantly higher salary—three times more than her fiancé’s earnings.
@StarBede explained that the man felt threatened by her new income and gave her an ultimatum: either quit the job or he would end the engagement. The woman refused to resign, leading the man to follow through on his ultimatum and call off the wedding. Despite efforts to reason with him, he remained firm in his decision.
Here is a full narration of the events:
“My friend got engaged in May this year and their traditional wedding was meant to be in November. She called me yesterday in tears to tell me the engagement had been called off.
She got a new job last month and the salary is so huge that she will earn three times more than the guy.
He was uncomfortable with it and asked her to reject it or the engagement would be called off. He said she won’t respect him if she earns that much.
All efforts to convince him proved ineffective and she agreed to call the engagement off.
I can’t believe this is happening in 2024!”
The story sparked heated discussions on X, with many users sharing their opinions on the situation. While some dismissed the story as made-up, others expressed their frustration at men who expect women to contribute financially but can’t handle it when they do well for themselves. (iharare.com)
Online Reporter