“You are still single until he marries you or pays your bride price — Mother advises daughter on relationship
A mother has sparked discussions online after sharing her advice to her daughter about dating and marriage.
According to her, “As long as a man hasn’t married you or paid your bride price, you are still single and free to follow other people while dating him.”
Modern debate on traditional guidance
The mother explained that women should maintain their independence until a man formally commits, encouraging young people to prioritize self-development and financial stability over rushed romantic attachments.
While some see the advice as practical and protective, others have critiqued it as outdated or too restrictive for modern dating norms.
Social media reactions
@Vr3ch commented: “In this generation you can’t get love if you aren’t financially buoyant, you always need money to be in a stable dating relationship which is being stated aside she mentioning paying her dowry. Let love be, work hard on yourselves first goes.”
@unsatisfie48317 wrote: “This is what their mothers is teaching them. Now you can see their mama is their role model tell me how you expect them to do better. Nonsense.”
@SamaDoelduy added: “My mother told me same thing and I told my daughters same thing. Single till married!”
@PillsThinker remarked: “A good advice that might keep you single all through your life.”
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“ As long as a man hasn’t married you or paid your bride price, you are still single and free to follow other people while dating him”
——— mother advices her daughter pic.twitter.com/GTtTZGQpFB
— honest30bgfan (@honest30bgfan_) January 25, 2026
