₦airaland Forum

I just became engaged to the most wonderfully loving and compassionate man I have ever met.  He is half African American and Nigerian (Ibo).  It has been a whirlwind affair.  We have known each other four months and we have been together basically every day since our first hello until two weeks ago.  His mother fell ill and like any good son, he left to be by her side in Nigeria.  His parents had a terrible fight when he was young and she returned back to Nigeria, sending him letters conveying her love for not only him but his father.  I have only had the chance to speak to her from time to time via the phone prior to her being ill and I did not feel as if she approved of him being with me.  It is very important to me that we are able to build a good relationship as his mother is his everything.  I must admit I am ignorant of her culture and hope that I have done nothing to offend her.  Any advice is greatly appreciated.  I would love to be able to tell her in her native language exactly how much I care and love her son.  He truly is every thing to me. Will some one please find it within their hearts respond to me, please.