“I for just dey with him since 2018” — Lady regrets leaving ex-boyfriend over money
A lady has publicly expressed regret over ending a relationship with her boyfriend in 2018, claiming that leaving him for financial reasons has led to years of personal struggle.
Speaking candidly on social media, she recounted how she left a man who could barely afford basic expenses, believing other men would offer her a better life.
She explained that since ending the relationship, she has experienced ongoing hardship and disappointment.
Reflecting on her decisions, she advised others to carefully consider what they leave behind in the pursuit of perceived “better” opportunities.
Regret over leaving for money
“If I had known life go be like this, I for just dey with that one boy I was dating in 2018. Since I left him, na so so suffer I dey suffer. I don’t know if he swear for me, but he no suppose swear because I left him thinking other boys are better. Even if he had only N5,000, make he give me N4,500, I for just dey with am build with am. E sure me say we for don make am and now like this e don dey be like things don dey better for the boy.”
Advice to others
The woman added that external advice encouraging her to leave the relationship for something better proved misleading.
“People wey dey advise person say anything you want dey outside, e no dey oh! Things we want fit be say na our imagination, e no really dey,” she lamented, emphasising that chasing illusions of a better life can sometimes cost more than it offers.
Personal reflection
Her story has resonated with many on social media, sparking debate about love, financial expectations, and the consequences of decisions made in youth.
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