Lady offers 31 difficult relationship standards for future partners on social media.

A Nigerian lady recently went viral on social media after sharing a list of 31 strict rules that she expects her future boyfriend to follow in their relationship. She posted the detailed list on her X (formerly Twitter) account, outlining both the behaviors she values and those she deems unacceptable. The list has sparked a range of reactions, with many people commenting on her high expectations and the level of control she seeks in a relationship.

Her requirements include:

1. You must be a believer in God and know how to pray.

2. No female best friend.

3. We need to see each other at least three times a week.

4. No social media posts asking, “Who wants to get me this?” (Are you begging?). I don’t want to see your account number online.

5. If you’re going to be busy all day, let me know; don’t just go silent on me.

6. Once a month, we must go for an evening stroll.

7. I don’t want an extreme mama’s boy.

8. Please no female friends in your house; friendships should remain on the phone or outside.

9. My friends are NOT your friends.

10. No dreadlocks, skin cuts, or extreme low cuts.

11. No sagging pants or overly ragged jeans (Are you a prisoner?).

12. Don’t shut me out; if you’re going through something, communicate with me. I’m not dumb.

13. You need to smell nice.

14. You should know how to cook and keep your household clean.

15. When you use the bathroom, please raise the toilet seat.

16. Under no circumstances should your friends refer to me as “our wife.”

17. You must never yell at me; I’m not your child.

18. All men cheat, but my man “doesn’t” cheat.

19. Always learn to listen.

20. Be a masculine man but not an extremist.

21. I don’t have a good sense of humor, so don’t insult me and say you were joking.

22. At least one date a month is required.

23. No keeping in contact with exes.

24. I won’t do any private relationship with you; I want to brag about you, just as you should about me.

25. Accountability is a must.

26. I must know your whereabouts.

27. Daily reassurance is important.

28. Once in a while, love notes are appreciated.

29. If you say, “I’m lodging with my friend,” I’ll ask: Don’t you have a house?

30. I am not Emmanuella to you.

31. No fraudulent activities; I will report you to the EFCC.

As she shared her rules, many individuals flocked to the comments section to express their thoughts.

See some reactions below:

@Danny_Coco_: “No dreadlocks, no skin cuts no low cuts? Should tge head be cut off completely?”

@offwhitebird: “Valid takes honestly, but number 1 should be, you must have money (that I am going to eat😂) . I’m not dating no brokie that’s going to be dragging me down with his money issues. God forbid, I’m not broke, I can never date a broke man. Work on your finances, them come talk to me.”

@thepowderguy1: “All these children with unnecessary list, by the time you date 3 to 4 guys you’ll notice this is not important.”

@JBmyname7: “This is not bad at all but except for “our wife ” my friends will call you that and still call you by your name ..you’re marrying all of us indirectly but marrying your partner directly.”

@BaddieMA10: “Lmao e fine as everybody the post their fantasy online, no worry you go meet reality and you go bend all these rules. Gen Z feel say life na movie.”

@Cal____Eb: “By God’s grace you’ll find someone that ticks all of these before you get to 30. I no wan hear say you deh go MFM.”

@Freshxiick: “I love the rules on the first frame especially that number 6. I love humans who create time to vibe with nature and bond with themselves.”

@justus2050: “Funny how it all makes sense. If I see a woman who’ll follow these rules I’ll gladly follow them too..”