Jobs/Vacancies › Re: FRSC Begins Nationwide Recruitment Exercise For 2026 by Darkandhandsom(m): 7:25pm On Jun 26 |
I will trust God and apply. Make i do my part at least. |
Celebrities › Re: From ₦691 Million To Under ₦20 Million? VDM NGO Account Raises Questions by Darkandhandsom(m): 5:08am On Jun 26 |
I go lie for you?  If na me same thing Dzzzz: I done watch videos of him building schools and donating to people..He’s doing some work with the money so don’t blame him if he takes a lil pinch from it..VDM na human being and not an entity..If na me be VDM I go chop some too..Don’t be stupid to think that those who credited the aza are not aware some money will be miscellaneous.. |
Crime › Re: Franklin Nwadialo: Anambra LG Chairman Jailed For 5 Years In US For Romance Scam by Darkandhandsom(m): 5:19am On Jun 25 |
The guy learn the work well but why travel to u.s. Image |
Car Talk › Re: How Long Does It Take To Get A Driver's Licence In Nigeria? by Darkandhandsom(m): 3:59am On Jun 17 |
Hello please i need the officers number. I need a drivers license annford: Can I give you the FRSC guys number? |
Christianity Etc › Re: What Does It Mean To Be Seated Together With Christ? by Darkandhandsom(m): 11:09am On Jun 14 |
To be above fear. Having the mind and nature of Christ. Can you kill God? Just like you can't kill God, same way you can't kill the man that has positioned themselves like christ. No evil shall before them. |
Romance › Re: One Broke Week Revealed What Four Years Could Not by Darkandhandsom(m): 10:47am On Jun 13 |
You dey use those stupid gender play? The moment there is lack and a sign that you don't have or no longer fund their mumu stlye, they'll look for another olooku Kalatium: The story is not really about shawarma.
The shawarma is simply the evidence. The real issue is what it revealed.
For four years, one person had quietly made it a habit to think of two people every time he bought food. He never saw generosity as a transaction. He never calculated whether he would get the same treatment in return. He simply shared because he cared.
Then one difficult week arrived. This is not a year, not even a month o, just a week and it revealed a lot about her.
When she bought food only for herself, turned her back, and ate alone, what hurt was not the shawarma. It was the realization that the spirit of the relationship might not have been as mutual as he believed. In a single moment, he discovered that what he saw as "us" may have been viewed as "you and me" all along.
This is why people are reacting so strongly to the story.
Most people are not imagining themselves missing a shawarma. They are imagining all the sacrifices they have made for others, only to discover that the same energy disappears the moment circumstances change.
One of the hardest lessons in life is realizing that some people appreciate your effort without ever intending to match it. They enjoy your generosity, your kindness, your loyalty, your support, and your consistency, but they never see those things as responsibilities they should reciprocate. To them, receiving becomes normal while giving remains optional.
The truth is that relationships are not built during seasons of abundance. Almost anyone can be loving when everything is going well. Character reveals itself when sacrifice becomes necessary, when convenience disappears, and when somebody must choose between their own comfort and showing up for another person.
A relationship does not become one sided overnight. It usually happens gradually, through hundreds of small moments that seem insignificant on their own. One person keeps giving. The other keeps receiving. One person keeps understanding. The other keeps expecting understanding. One person keeps making adjustments. The other keeps benefiting from them.
Eventually, a moment arrives that exposes the imbalance.
The shawarma was simply that moment.
Men can learn something from this. Consistency is admirable, but generosity should not blind you to reality. The goal is not to find someone who enjoys what you provide. The goal is to find someone who values you enough to stand beside you when you have little or nothing to provide.
Women can learn something from it too. The strongest relationships are not built on what someone can do for you. They are built on reciprocity, consideration, and the willingness to show up when circumstances are less than ideal. Sometimes the smallest gestures communicate the deepest loyalty.
At the end of the day, everybody wants to feel chosen, appreciated, and valued. Nobody wants to discover that their importance in a relationship was tied primarily to what they could offer.
The saddest relationships are not the ones where love ends.
They are the ones where one person eventually realizes they were investing in a partnership while the other was simply enjoying the benefits.
What do you think? Was this story really about shawarma, or was it about something much deeper? |
Phones › Re: Best-selling Smartphone Brands In The World(2025) by Darkandhandsom(m): 10:42am On Jun 13 |
If i have money, the only phones I would buy will be IPhone and Samsung
IPhone - For personal only Samsung - Strickly for business.. |
Autos › Re: Get A Toyota Car For Uber,pày Little By Little by Darkandhandsom(m): 8:58pm On Jun 09 |
This is a cheap scammer. Don't fall for it. We are currently tracking his location and he'll be arrested
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Politics › Re: 2027: X-raying Tinubu, Atiku, Obi’s Strengths, Weaknesses by Darkandhandsom(m): 9:41am On Jun 09 |
I'll give Atiku a try. Let's vote for him |
Family › Re: Ever Since I Got Married To My Husband 5 Months Ago, I Noticed Something Strâñğè by Darkandhandsom(m): 9:57pm On Jun 08 |
This girl fit no fine ooo. You've been a customer on nairaland for long. Men no dey see you? Samantha125: I am married... As an introvert, I prefer keeping my circle of friends small, so I'm gonna unfortunately have to turn your offer down, but thanks.
I'd rather keep annoying Nigerians on a faceless forum than be making real life friends that are gonna be disturbing my peace...😅😅😅 |
Family › Re: Ever Since I Got Married To My Husband 5 Months Ago, I Noticed Something Strâñğè by Darkandhandsom(m): 9:54pm On Jun 08 |
For maximum sex pleasure and enjoyment. After all if he doesn't knack you well you will run |
Crime › Re: Married Woman Who Staged Her Own Kidnap Found In Delta Hotel With Her Lover by Darkandhandsom(m): 7:44pm On Jun 08 |
She went for doggy Chai women and sex |
Jobs/Vacancies › Re: “I Was Disqualified Because I Didn’t Have Bum-bum” – Abuja Job Seeker Laments by Darkandhandsom(m): 7:31pm On Jun 08 |
But why woman no go get backside. Watin man Wan to knack |
Business › Re: How Much Is Needed To Start Up A Gas Refilling Business? by Darkandhandsom(m): 10:08am On Jun 07 |
Thunder fire Jagaban and his family |
Celebrities › Re: iG Model Given Lifetime Airline Ban After Chain-Smoking In Plane Bathroom (Pics) by Darkandhandsom(m): 8:58am On Jun 06 |
This babe go sweet walahi. See ass. 1 Hr riding i won't be tired fk |
Christianity Etc › Re: William Kumuyi Celebrates His 85th Birthday Today by Darkandhandsom(m): 8:53am On Jun 06 |
Happy birthday daddy. My lord spiritual |
Nairaland General › Re: Your Life Is Shorter Than You Think by Darkandhandsom(m): 2:20pm On Jun 03 |
Who cares about life? Life is meaningless. Some of us are just surviving. Fk life |
Food › Re: Feeding Becoming Difficult – FCT Residents by Darkandhandsom(m): 11:03am On May 29 |
Thunder fire Jagaban and his family |
Family › Re: My Husband Earns ₦280k, Gives His Parents ₦80k And Me ₦150k, Won’t Help My Paren by Darkandhandsom(m): 11:03pm On May 23 |
Aunty thunder fire you |
Crime › Re: Young South African Pharmacist Shot Dead Days After Opening Her Pharmacy by Darkandhandsom(m): 9:03am On May 22 |
I rather remain in Nigeria than go to SA. Nothing good to write about. Mirasteel: Nigerian that is languishing with insecurities, cultism, terrorism isn't? |
Crime › Re: Young South African Pharmacist Shot Dead Days After Opening Her Pharmacy by Darkandhandsom(m): 3:24am On May 22 |
South Africa is cursed. God forbid bad thing. I pour spit for all of them |
Politics › Re: Wike Praising God After Fubara's Withdrawal From APC Guber Race (Video) by Darkandhandsom(m): 12:52pm On May 21 |
Dey play jaxxy: U said he has power to do and undo and i corrected and gace u examples and u are crying? 
Anybody who enters power and acts like abacha will understand power doesnt belong to him. Period! Emphasis on Anybody! |
Politics › Re: Wike Praising God After Fubara's Withdrawal From APC Guber Race (Video) by Darkandhandsom(m): 11:34am On May 21 |
Oga even you will kpai. Whether good or bad. So let Wike enjoy it while it last. Who knows if you get into power you may do worse. jaxxy: Abacha did more than this but where is he today? where is his legacy? Many of u don't know power is transient and only belongs to God.
But u will learn the hardway. |
Politics › Re: Wike Praising God After Fubara's Withdrawal From APC Guber Race (Video) by Darkandhandsom(m): 10:05am On May 21 |
Sowore is a thief. Na when he gets into power you will know. But he cannot get into power. Let him continue his activism. HustlingHustler: Na Sowore fit this country I swear. Make him deal with all this corrupt politicians |
Politics › Re: Wike Praising God After Fubara's Withdrawal From APC Guber Race (Video) by Darkandhandsom(m): 10:02am On May 21 |
Wike Wike Wike. He is a politician and has everyone in his palm. You can doubt but cannot deny. That man is powerful |
Romance › Re: 3 Types Of Women You Should Never Marry by Darkandhandsom(m): 9:02pm On May 13 |
There are good single mothers and i don't mind marrying one. |
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Career › Re: I Just Lost My Job by Darkandhandsom(op): 2:56pm On May 08 |
I don't have a car sir. Bolt would have been better. I'll try and get a drivers license soon when i have the funds. Last person i spoke with said 35k. ayoncox: Abuja is okay. This is my advice switch into becoming A Real Estate Agent, if you know how to drive seek for how to add using bolt or uber even if you have to work for someone. Third hang around politicians this is their period of spending money, provide services. If you need more clarity chat me up on 08089456258 |
Career › Re: I Just Lost My Job by Darkandhandsom(op): 2:49pm On May 08 |
No sir. I'm currently in FCT. But i don't mind Relocating sir. ayoncox: Are you Lagos based. |
Career › Re: I Just Lost My Job by Darkandhandsom(op): 10:06am On May 08 |
How do you mean please? Olawrites: Enter street |
Career › Re: I Just Lost My Job by Darkandhandsom(op): 8:17am On May 08*. Modified: 2:53pm On May 08 |
Life is just not fair to some of us.  I worked for 4 years with nothing to show for. Sacked with nothing to fall back to. What do i tell landlord when he comes knocking. light bills, feeding/gas etc.. What a life. Is it worth living at all?  |
Career › Re: I Just Lost My Job by Darkandhandsom(op): 2:06am On May 08 |
See me awake by 2:5am thinking. Can't even sleep  |