A lady has gone viral on social media after revealing that she gave her boyfriend an ultimatum to marry her before the end of the year or risk losing the relationship. According to her, financial challenges should not prevent couples from taking the next step, as genuine commitment matters more than having everything in place.

The lady argued that many women simply want to see their partners making an effort and are willing to build a future together from humble beginnings. While she said she is ready to support her future husband financially, she maintained that she would not embrace a 50/50 arrangement in the home.

Her comments have triggered mixed reactions online, with some Nigerians supporting her stance against prolonged courtship, while others argued that marriage decisions should be based on mutual understanding, financial readiness and what works best for both partners.

“I’ve already told my boyfriend that if he doesn’t marry me this year, the relationship can’t continue because he’s trying to delay me. We can start from somewhere. Money is not everything to women; what matters is seeing that our man is doing something. I’ve never said I won’t… pic.twitter.com/VXbERN4NSd

— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) August 7, 2026