A young lady, Obianuju Ritanwa Anaeto, has opened up about the end of her marriage after her ex-husband reportedly collected his bride price from her family.
The emotional post, shared on Facebook, attracted reactions online as she reflected on her journey from marriage to separation and the formal conclusion of the union.
According to her, she got married after an engagement she had proudly shared online and had also posted moments from her wedding.
However, the marriage later broke down, leading to a separation that reportedly began on May 20, 2023.
She revealed that the bride price was officially returned on June 13, 2026, marking what she described as the final stage of the dissolution of the marriage.
Expressing her sadness, she noted that what she once hoped would be a lifelong relationship eventually came to an end.
In her words:
“BRIDE PRICE RETURNED.
Today being 13th June 2026.
My Ex husband collected his Bride price at my father’s.
Separated since May 20, 2023.
Got engaged posted here.
Got married posted here.
I care to also let you guys know that something that I wished to be forever didn’t last forever.
It’s nothing to be happy about but it happened, anything that happens in my life it’s God’s wish.”
Mixed Reactions
The post triggered a wave of reactions from social media users, with many sharing differing opinions on the situation.
Some sympathized with her and wished her well:
“It takes courage to share this publicly. May God give you the strength to move on.”
“Sometimes things don’t work out despite our best efforts. Wishing you peace and happiness.”
Others encouraged her to see it as a new beginning:
“The end of a marriage is painful, but it doesn’t mean the end of your happiness.”
“Better to leave a situation that isn’t working than remain unhappy forever.”
Some commenters reflected on the reality of relationships and marriage:
“This is a reminder that not every marriage will last forever, no matter how promising it looks at the beginning.”
“Social media only shows the highlights; people rarely see the struggles behind closed doors.”
A few users also debated the tradition of returning bride price after a marriage ends, discussing its cultural significance and what it symbolizes in different communities.
The discussion continues to generate conversations online about marriage, divorce, healing, and the expectations people place on lifelong relationships.
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
