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Husband Shortage by Asavivian(op): 4:18pm On Jun 05, 2024
Let me share with you a story from my perspective as a Nigerian lady, about the pressure we face to meet unrealistic standards set by Nigerian men.

In today's society, it feels like every Nigerian man has a laundry list of requirements for the "perfect" woman. She must be beautiful, slim, educated, respectful, and of course, able to cook like a gourmet chef. It's as if we're expected to be superwomen, capable of fulfilling every desire and expectation thrown our way.

As a result, many of us feel like we're constantly falling short. We're bombarded with images of flawless women on social media, in movies, and in magazines, and we can't help but compare ourselves to these unattainable standards.

It's not just about physical appearance either. Nigerian men also expect us to be submissive, obedient, and always put their needs before our own. We're expected to sacrifice our dreams and ambitions for the sake of our partners, without question or hesitation.

But the truth is, it's exhausting trying to live up to these unrealistic expectations. We're human beings with our own hopes, dreams, and flaws. We have bad days, insecurities, and moments of weakness, just like anyone else.

And yet, we're constantly judged and criticized for not measuring up to some arbitrary standard of perfection. It's enough to make you want to scream, to demand to be seen and appreciated for who we truly are, flaws and all.

But despite the pressure, we persevere. We refuse to let society define our worth or dictate our value. We embrace our imperfections, our quirks, and our individuality, and we demand to be loved and respected for exactly who we are.

So to all the Nigerian men out there with their unrealistic standards, I say this: we're not here to fit into your narrow mold of what a woman should be. We're here to shatter stereotypes, break barriers, and live our lives on our own terms. And if you can't handle that, well, that's your loss.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNoFXD4Bjo
Re: Husband Shortage by jude1a: 4:25pm On Jun 05, 2024
it's not anybody fault to have spec
This spec of a thing it was a ladies that started it
Re: Husband Shortage by Albertone(m): 4:33pm On Jun 05, 2024
Asavivian:
Let me share with you a story from my perspective as a Nigerian lady, about the pressure we face to meet unrealistic standards set by Nigerian men.

In today's society, it feels like every Nigerian man has a laundry list of requirements for the "perfect" woman. She must be beautiful, slim, educated, respectful, and of course, able to cook like a gourmet chef. It's as if we're expected to be superwomen, capable of fulfilling every desire and expectation thrown our way.

As a result, many of us feel like we're constantly falling short. We're bombarded with images of flawless women on social media, in movies, and in magazines, and we can't help but compare ourselves to these unattainable standards.

It's not just about physical appearance either. Nigerian men also expect us to be submissive, obedient, and always put their needs before our own. We're expected to sacrifice our dreams and ambitions for the sake of our partners, without question or hesitation.

But the truth is, it's exhausting trying to live up to these unrealistic expectations. We're human beings with our own hopes, dreams, and flaws. We have bad days, insecurities, and moments of weakness, just like anyone else.

And yet, we're constantly judged and criticized for not measuring up to some arbitrary standard of perfection. It's enough to make you want to scream, to demand to be seen and appreciated for who we truly are, flaws and all.

But despite the pressure, we persevere. We refuse to let society define our worth or dictate our value. We embrace our imperfections, our quirks, and our individuality, and we demand to be loved and respected for exactly who we are.

So to all the Nigerian men out there with their unrealistic standards, I say this: we're not here to fit into your narrow mold of what a woman should be. We're here to shatter stereotypes, break barriers, and live our lives on our own terms. And if you can't handle that, well, that's your loss.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNoFXD4Bjo
Virtually nothing you listed there is unrealistic and unattainable. Our fore mothers did it and it's no biggie.

Everyone have standards. Virtually every lady wants to be Odogwu's wife, Oga's wife. What of those men that are not Odogwus, Ogas?
Re: Husband Shortage by Hadija1a: 4:47pm On Jun 05, 2024
if every guy marries the shapy girls, who will marry the slim girls/
if every girl marry a rich guy, who will marry the likes of the plumbers and electricians and the likes of the capenter?
i feel most people need to watch this videos
Re: Husband Shortage by muyico(m): 4:54pm On Jun 05, 2024
okay!
Re: Husband Shortage by olayemi1a: 6:05pm On Jun 05, 2024
smiley smiley
Re: Husband Shortage by obinna58(m): 7:49pm On Jun 05, 2024
Any thread coming with video post is just a make up content created through imagination
Re: Husband Shortage by Auxtan(m): 7:58pm On Jun 05, 2024
Well, Nigerian ladies started the spec trend and men took it a level above.

As for me, I am not gonna settle for what I do not want.

There are gazillion of Nigerian women waiting to fit into being a man's taste and the loss of one egomaniac to this regard doesn't change the fact that we men deserve better and won't settle for less.
Re: Husband Shortage by pansophist(m): 7:59pm On Jun 05, 2024
It is mutual my sister.

I can tell you for free that the average man is very self-conscious about his broke state, and the unrealistic material needs of women exacerbate it. Being a good man doesn't cut it anymore. You have to 'not be broke' first, then she will care if he is good.

Also about looks, women are far more selective in looks than men. Of course, a woman will be with a man who doesn't turn her on lookwise, but that raw feminine sexual desire that burns like a furnace is something she will not give to him.

And sadly, he will never know he is missing that from her because he has never experienced it.
Re: Husband Shortage by ItisWell22(f): 8:01pm On Jun 05, 2024
obinna58:
Any thread coming with video post is just a make up content created through imagination
Exactly.

And there’s so many of it here today. 😢
Re: Husband Shortage by Gerrard59(m): 8:50pm On Jun 05, 2024
Women are more brutal in their choices of partners than men.

Anyway, none of these social media rants about marriage show in real life. I see wedding and childbirth pictures every day on my timeline.
Re: Husband Shortage by okoroemeka(m): 9:21pm On Jun 05, 2024
Hadija1a:
if every guy marries the shapy girls, who will marry the slim girls/
if every girl marry a rich guy, who will marry the likes of the plumbers and electricians and the likes of the capenter?
i feel most people need to watch this videos
even the electricians and plumbers are hard to get these days
Re: Husband Shortage by Kaczynski: 9:21pm On Jun 05, 2024
I don't need much in a woman


Just be slim with no shape , cute and intelligent


Let me be the one to carve out the shape in my woman
Re: Husband Shortage by LexngtonSteele: 9:42pm On Jun 05, 2024
Women don't want to be housekeepers anymore.

You can't cook, can't wash clothes, can't clean the house...

I don't share bills AT ALL. So don't expect me to share chores.
Re: Husband Shortage by Farfalla(f): 11:08pm On Jun 05, 2024
jude1a:
it's not anybody fault to have spec
This spec of a thing it was a ladies that started it
Really?

So men didn't have preferences until they came across women? grin

They were just there dating innocently until women came into the scene with their different specs, so men decided to follow suit? You just have to blame women for everything, eh? Everything. grin

"It was ladies who started it..." You sound just like Adam - "It's the woman you gave unto me that gave me the fruit from the tree and I ate it...".

The woman must take the blame. Issorite.
Re: Husband Shortage by goran3310(m): 12:27am On Jun 06, 2024
Asavivian:
Let me share with you a story from my perspective as a Nigerian lady, about the pressure we face to meet unrealistic standards set by Nigerian men.

In today's society, it feels like every Nigerian man has a laundry list of requirements for the "perfect" woman. She must be beautiful, slim, educated, respectful, and of course, able to cook like a gourmet chef. It's as if we're expected to be superwomen, capable of fulfilling every desire and expectation thrown our way.

As a result, many of us feel like we're constantly falling short. We're bombarded with images of flawless women on social media, in movies, and in magazines, and we can't help but compare ourselves to these unattainable standards.

It's not just about physical appearance either. Nigerian men also expect us to be submissive, obedient, and always put their needs before our own. We're expected to sacrifice our dreams and ambitions for the sake of our partners, without question or hesitation.

But the truth is, it's exhausting trying to live up to these unrealistic expectations. We're human beings with our own hopes, dreams, and flaws. We have bad days, insecurities, and moments of weakness, just like anyone else.

And yet, we're constantly judged and criticized for not measuring up to some arbitrary standard of perfection. It's enough to make you want to scream, to demand to be seen and appreciated for who we truly are, flaws and all.

But despite the pressure, we persevere. We refuse to let society define our worth or dictate our value. We embrace our imperfections, our quirks, and our individuality, and we demand to be loved and respected for exactly who we are.

So to all the Nigerian men out there with their unrealistic standards, I say this: we're not here to fit into your narrow mold of what a woman should be. We're here to shatter stereotypes, break barriers, and live our lives on our own terms. And if you can't handle that, well, that's your loss.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNoFXD4Bjo
You will be alone.
Re: Husband Shortage by 1Sharon(f): 1:05am On Jun 06, 2024
LexngtonSteele:
Women don't want to be housekeepers anymore.

You can't cook, can't wash clothes, can't clean the house...

I don't share bills AT ALL. So don't expect me to share chores
.
That's the thing. Alot of women don't mind as long as the bills are taken care of, they'll handle the house.

The women that you see complaining about chores are those that also work. If you and your wife both work, why should the chores be on one person? That's why 50/50 is a scam.
Re: Husband Shortage by 1Sharon(f): 1:13am On Jun 06, 2024
Auxtan:
Well, Nigerian ladies started the spec trend and men took it a level above.

As for me, I am not gonna settle for what I do not want.

There are gazillion of Nigerian women waiting to fit into being a man's taste and the loss of one egomaniac to this regard doesn't change the fact that we men deserve better and won't settle for less.
Thats how men miss their blessing.

Men of today. Our fathers of old could never. They had multiple wives and sired many children. Men of today talking about silly standards.

You will grow old with regret. Find an ugly woman and grow with her. Good looking women are heartbreakers.
Re: Husband Shortage by LexngtonSteele: 2:05am On Jun 06, 2024
1Sharon:
That's the thing. Alot of women don't mind as long as the bills are taken care of, they'll handle the house.

The women that you see complaining about chores are those that also work. If you and your wife both work, why should the chores be on one person? That's why 50/50 is a scam.
I can NEVER share rent or school fees.

I hate laziness in women but if she contributes a significant chunk of finances, no reason why the man shouldn't contribute significantly as per chores.

God forbid I lose source of income and she's the breadwinner.. na to enter YouTube learn recipes oo.
Re: Husband Shortage by KingLennon(m): 6:18am On Jun 06, 2024
Women have tripled the number of men in Nigeria. That's why I tell my fellow gender to always know that they are the prize. All the make-up and Silicon is just to impress us sad
Re: Husband Shortage by EmmyMaestro(m): 9:20am On Jun 06, 2024
Husband no scarce, na you de find spec
Re: Husband Shortage by virginboy1(m): 9:36am On Jun 06, 2024
During the days of MTN Xtral cool when i used to lover boy like Ramsey Noah them...So i called this my crush 12 am free call.

The girl picked.

I said "Hello Dear".

The girl replied 'Your mate dey use this time hustle, you na mtn free call dey your head, abeg go sleep'...

ME: cry



Well: Now wey bar dey my hand plus understanding the hypergamies nature of women...i over vent and select... grin
Re: Husband Shortage by bisola1a: 11:52am On Jun 06, 2024
sad
Re: Husband Shortage by tundebasic(m):
Sometimes you read some things online and wonder what the writer was thinking while writing them.

Anyways, I began to know humans are funny beings who will complain at everything, after a guy advised some adults to brush their teeth before eating, they refused, while arguing that their teeth was whiter than that of the advisor .

So, you mentioned unrealistic expectations, and you said they are:

" She must be beautiful, slim, educated, respectful, and of course, able to cook like a gourmet chef ".

Let's flip the statement.

She must be ugly, uneducated, disrespectful, and of course, a bad cook!

You don't even want the above as your sister, let alone, a mother!

In the AI age, where machines and robots are even increasing their IQ, a woman, a supposed wife, wants to remain uneducated?

The international community, women organizations, and nonprofits are fighting for women education and empowerment, this one, a Nigerian woman, is saying education is unrealistic for women?
Re: Husband Shortage by Gerrard59(m): 7:26pm On Jun 06, 2024
KingLennon:
Women have tripled the number of men in Nigeria. That's why I tell my fellow gender to always know that they are the prize. All the make-up and Silicon is just to impress us sad
There are more men than women in Nigeria and almost every country on earth.
Re: Husband Shortage by pansophist(m): 7:31pm On Jun 06, 2024
Gerrard59:
Women are more brutal in their choices of partners than men.

Anyway, none of these social media rants about marriage show in real life. I see wedding and childbirth pictures every day on my timeline.
If lots of men know this, they won't worry about toasting or spending, they will go and work on their appearance.

Men are compensating with cash, simping and toasting when they can just ignite that raw, burning desire in her if he puts that effort into his appearance.

But being fit is very hard when all the foods you love do the opposite of keeping you fit. But if a man can defeat his taste, then women wont be as difficult compared to before.

Of course I a speaking in general terms. When one have enduring issues like being short, dwarfism, then the rules above does not apply lol
Re: Husband Shortage by Gerrard59(m): 8:12pm On Jun 06, 2024
pansophist:
If lots of men know this, they won't worry about toasting or spending, they will go and work on their appearance.

Men are compensating with cash, simping and toasting when they can just ignite that raw, burning desire in her if he puts that effort into his appearance.

al terms. When one have enduring issues like being short, dwarfism, then the rules above does not apply lol
Appearance in Nigerian dating parlance is for the man to have money. No romance without finance. Sure, a fit and trim dude who is financially comfortable will be attractive, but if he does not show workings, ladies would say he is doing cho cho cho.
Re: Husband Shortage by pansophist(m): 8:15pm On Jun 06, 2024
Gerrard59:
Appearance in Nigerian dating parlance is for the man to have money. No romance without finance. Sure, a fit and trim dude who is financially comfortable will be attractive, but if he does not show workings, ladies would say he is doing cho cho cho.
Mehn, e be like say the rules in Naija different sha. I am done grin
Re: Husband Shortage by zanshi: 11:14pm On Jun 06, 2024
Asavivian:
Let me share with you a story from my perspective as a Nigerian lady, about the pressure we face to meet unrealistic standards set by Nigerian men.

In today's society, it feels like every Nigerian man has a laundry list of requirements for the "perfect" woman. She must be beautiful, slim, educated, respectful, and of course, able to cook like a gourmet chef. It's as if we're expected to be superwomen, capable of fulfilling every desire and expectation thrown our way.

As a result, many of us feel like we're constantly falling short. We're bombarded with images of flawless women on social media, in movies, and in magazines, and we can't help but compare ourselves to these unattainable standards.

It's not just about physical appearance either. Nigerian men also expect us to be submissive, obedient, and always put their needs before our own. We're expected to sacrifice our dreams and ambitions for the sake of our partners, without question or hesitation.

But the truth is, it's exhausting trying to live up to these unrealistic expectations. We're human beings with our own hopes, dreams, and flaws. We have bad days, insecurities, and moments of weakness, just like anyone else.

And yet, we're constantly judged and criticized for not measuring up to some arbitrary standard of perfection. It's enough to make you want to scream, to demand to be seen and appreciated for who we truly are, flaws and all.

But despite the pressure, we persevere. We refuse to let society define our worth or dictate our value. We embrace our imperfections, our quirks, and our individuality, and we demand to be loved and respected for exactly who we are.

So to all the Nigerian men out there with their unrealistic standards, I say this: we're not here to fit into your narrow mold of what a woman should be. We're here to shatter stereotypes, break barriers, and live our lives on our own terms. And if you can't handle that, well, that's your loss.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNoFXD4Bjo
and they have
My sister sit this one out.

Your generation of women disenfranchised men from the dating sphere thereby leaving young men high and dry without no dating experience, no female attention and told them to their face they aren't your type. And now that you are ready you just expect them to run comming home to mummy, sadly dosen't work like that. You see those men you told they weren't your type or they were mumu boys, a lot of them command todays workforce and due to social mobility are in a bette place financially than they were years aback and they have standards now! they don't want women who don't want them and women that come with baggage.
The biggest undoing todays women are faced with is to keep waiting the right guy would come, mama you fit wait for that train station for 500million years and time go pass you by. Dating as a young woman is super competitive, the pepper sellers daugther can bag a great guy better than what you can fetch in the dating marketplace and you would try and know the formula to it but you can't. The best thing a young woman can do to be at a vantage position is to start dating early. Get a decent guy keyword decent not a celebrity looking type of bloke, who is promising, resourceful and likes you so that by the time you both enter the workforce, everything would be in place, that is how white girls do it.
The biggest mystery in todays dating sphere women are faced with is how to know their right pair. The right guy remains a mystery but if you are open minded, you would bag him. Every woman is entitiled to 3 hubsands she can pick from. The first guy is the right guy your true love whom the heavens have moulded for you, if you miss it, you get someone who is not as good as the first but can be deemed okay with a bit of flaws here and there. The third guy is the worst of the pack...
Love thrives on vulnerability! In a realtionship, it is either the guy is a big spender or the wife is conservative with money, it is either the husband is meek and easy going or the wife is an extrovert. These are the dynamism that has steered romantic relationships to survive. And i dare to say that love is not for people who don't want to be vulnurable with their significant other, love is not for 2 smart people. A lot of men know too much nowadays and are not willing to let certain misbehaviours on the path of the lady slide, with the advent of MGTOW, social media, the redpill movement most men are becomming 'too aware' and it isn't necessarily a bad thing. You go to twitter it is either AGBAFIANS or Wizrab is giving mind blowing expose' as to why men should not have the shorter end of the stick, with what goes on Twitter, i wonder how single mothers and baddies are going to have a shot at dating or marriage because they are being socially cancelled as being a bad deal.


I wish you babes luck, but at the end of the day it isn't luck that y'all need.
Re: Husband Shortage by Dannydrums889:
pansophist:
Mehn, e be like say the rules in Naija different sha. I am done grin
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Re: Husband Shortage by Asavivian(op): 4:49pm On Jun 08, 2024
goran3310:
You will be alone.
I will NOT. I will find a good man, not the misgynistic lots like you all who crawl all over women's dreams on nairaland. You are NOT my God.

I have stated what I wanted. I didn't hate on you.
Re: Husband Shortage by luminouz(m): 6:23pm On Jun 08, 2024
Asavivian:
Let me share with you a story from my perspective as a Nigerian lady, about the pressure we face to meet unrealistic standards set by Nigerian men.

In today's society, it feels like every Nigerian man has a laundry list of requirements for the "perfect" woman. She must be beautiful, slim, educated, respectful, and of course, able to cook like a gourmet chef. It's as if we're expected to be superwomen, capable of fulfilling every desire and expectation thrown our way.

As a result, many of us feel like we're constantly falling short. We're bombarded with images of flawless women on social media, in movies, and in magazines, and we can't help but compare ourselves to these unattainable standards.

It's not just about physical appearance either. Nigerian men also expect us to be submissive, obedient, and always put their needs before our own. We're expected to sacrifice our dreams and ambitions for the sake of our partners, without question or hesitation.

But the truth is, it's exhausting trying to live up to these unrealistic expectations. We're human beings with our own hopes, dreams, and flaws. We have bad days, insecurities, and moments of weakness, just like anyone else.

And yet, we're constantly judged and criticized for not measuring up to some arbitrary standard of perfection. It's enough to make you want to scream, to demand to be seen and appreciated for who we truly are, flaws and all.

But despite the pressure, we persevere. We refuse to let society define our worth or dictate our value. We embrace our imperfections, our quirks, and our individuality, and we demand to be loved and respected for exactly who we are.

So to all the Nigerian men out there with their unrealistic standards, I say this: we're not here to fit into your narrow mold of what a woman should be. We're here to shatter stereotypes, break barriers, and live our lives on our own terms. And if you can't handle that, well, that's your loss.




https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2DNoFXD4Bjo
Lmaoooo
No one has unrealistic expectations like Naija women...no be una dey ask for monthly wages, hair money, birthday bash, iPhone, house rent, school fees and then mama and papa hospital bills and family issues and on top that, we must be ripped, caring, have 10-inch dick and must still satisfy you for 2 hours and do 7 rounds per night!!!

Na ekuke (local dog) go bite all of una🤣🤣🤣
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