A woman has set social media abuzz after sharing her blunt and controversial take on marriage standards and modern dating expectations among single women.
In a video that quickly went viral, the woman argued that any single woman who insists on marrying only a tall, dark and handsome man may not truly be ready for marriage. According to her, such rigid physical preferences reflect unrealistic expectations rather than genuine preparedness for lifelong commitment.
She went further to criticise women who reject potential partners over body features such as potbelly, suggesting that these standards ignore the realities of life, ageing, and marriage itself.
In her words, she said:
“If any single woman still says she needs a tall, dark-skinned and handsome man, that woman isn’t ready to get married. Some would even say they don’t want a man with potbelly. I am past my prime and I would marry any man.”
Her remarks immediately triggered intense debate online.
While some users agreed with her perspective, arguing that marriage should be based on character, emotional maturity, responsibility, and financial stability rather than looks, others strongly disagreed. Critics insisted that physical attraction still plays an important role in relationships and that people should not be shamed for having preferences.
Another group took issue with her “past my prime” comment, with many women pushing back against the idea that age should pressure anyone into settling. They argued that no woman should feel compelled to lower her standards out of fear, societal expectations, or timelines imposed by others.
The viral clip has once again reopened an age-old discussion:
Should marriage be primarily about personal preferences, or is true readiness about compromise and realism?
As expected, opinions remain sharply divided.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
