A young lady has stirred mixed reactions on social media after joking about how being in a relationship can sometimes feel like a full-time job.
In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), a lady identified as Chidera Chukwu playfully complained that dating requires a lot of effort.
‘Dating is so much work’
Chidera wrote: “Dating is so much work, when your boyfriend is sick you have to pretend you’re sad.”
Her humorous remark quickly gained attention online, sparking discussions among netizens about love, effort, and authenticity in relationships.
Mixed reactions trail her comment
Reacting to the post, Adewale said: “No be lie. If you are not ready to support your partner, you have no business with relationship.”
Mystical Rose disagreed, writing: “My man cannot be sick or going through sht and I pretend with my emotions. How can your partner be sick and you pretend to be sad? God forbid na una know wetin una dey date.”
Another user, Your Sire, commented: “My dear if you have to pretend when your boyfriend is sick, then you’re not in a relationship as you don’t love him. Love doesn’t need Pretence.”
David added: “That’s what dating is all about when there’s no purpose. Pretence all throughout.”
Meanwhile, Crystals took a lighter view, saying: “It’s not pretense. If you really like someone, when they are down, it affects you too. Do you know how sweet it is looking at his face with those teary eyes whenever one get cramps? Or whenever one falls sick? Love comes with a lot of drama but it is sweet fr.”