In a dramatic twist that has set social media abuzz, a 36-year-old Nigerian woman has called off her much-anticipated wedding after discovering that her groom-to-be lied about his true age.
The revelation, first shared on X (formerly Twitter) by user @educatedtug01, has ignited heated debates online about trust, deception, and the place of honesty in relationships.
According to the viral post, the groom had claimed to be 33 years old to appear closer in age to his bride. However, his mother inadvertently let the truth slip during a casual conversation with the bride — he was, in fact, 28 years old, a full eight years younger than her.
Though the bride had no issue with what she thought was a manageable three-year age difference, the discovery of his dishonesty was too much for her to bear. With the wedding just weeks away, she reportedly made the painful decision to cancel the entire arrangement.
“Was It About the Age or the Lie?”
The incident has sparked a storm of reactions online, with many Nigerians divided over the woman’s decision.
One user commented:
> “A lady called off her wedding because her fiancé lied about his age. He’s 28, she’s 36… but he said 33. She was fine with the 3-year gap… wedding was next month! 😳 The worst part? She found out from the guy’s mom. So… did she call it off because of the age or because he lied?”
Social Media Reactions
The story has since opened a floodgate of opinions:
TowFunFun: “She’s meant to have accepted that guy like that. Women should know they can’t get everything after 30. Who will marry her at 36? She’ll soon turn 37, that’s almost 40.”
boye4christ2006: “The man made the best decision. A home built on lies can never last.”
OlaiboO: “Marriage is never about age. The real issue is the lie. If she settles just because she’s 36, she may walk out at 37. Integrity matters more than numbers.”
itzchristunique: “She alone knows why she cancelled, but from my perspective, it’s because he lied. Transparency is a must before marriage. Without it, that’s a huge red flag.”
savvymoneygirl: “It’s the lie. The fact that people are more concerned about her age than a grown man’s dishonesty is disturbing.”
Trust Over Numbers
While critics argue she overreacted, supporters insist that honesty is the foundation of any relationship and that age was never the real problem — it was betrayal.
For now, the cancelled wedding remains a hot topic, raising an age-old question: Can love survive a lie?
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