“Don’t marry a handsome man, marry a man you’re better looking than” — Mother advises daughter
A mother has sparked widespread debate online after advising her daughter never to marry a handsome man, insisting instead that she should marry someone she is more attractive than.
Mother warns daughter against marrying attractive men
In the short viral video, the woman, popularly referred to as “Mumzy,” is seen gesturing emphatically as she delivers her blunt advice, warning that marrying a very handsome man could come with challenges.
According to her, a woman should choose a partner she feels more secure around.
The clip, which has since gained traction on social media, has divided opinions, with many questioning whether physical appearance should influence marital decisions, while others argue that attraction, confidence, and compatibility matter more than perceived beauty balance.
Social media reactions
@Banjy47: “Why should a woman have to dim her light or settle for someone she isn’t attracted to just to feel secure?”
@AbiolaAb: “If that’s the case then many women will stay unmarried because Nigerian men are handsome”
@Eyindae:“Sometimes, happiness in marriage comes from balance, compatibility, and mutual respect, not just who looks better on paper.”
@flourish_empire: “Marry whoever you want to marry, as a woman respect your husband, make sure you’re very neat and support him financially in some areas at home. You don’t need too much work to have a successful marriage.”
Watch the video below…
“Don’t ever marry a handsome man. You have to marry a man that you’re good looking than.”
— Nigerian mother advises her daughter. pic.twitter.com/Dy0mPnQSP0
— 𝐀𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐲𝐆𝐑𝐍 (@AsakyGRN) February 12, 2026
