A young woman has taken to social media to express her frustration and disappointment after her husband refused to pay back the money she lent him to cover her dowry.
According to her, she had lent her husband the money to avoid embarrassment, with the understanding that he would reimburse her after their wedding. However, once they were married, her husband reneged on his promise, leaving her feeling betrayed and financially strained.
“I lent my husband my money to pay my dowry just to cover up, but he refused to pay back after our wedding,” she wrote. “Please, I need your advice.”
Her plea for advice sparked reactions on social media, with many users offering words of encouragement and support. Some commentators expressed outrage at the husband’s actions, while others shared their experiences of financial hardship in their relationships.
Here are the comments:
Okoa: “You have to maintain the marriage or you will suffer your own losses.”
Anael: “Discuss the agreement you had and how it’s important for you both to honor your commitments to each other. If necessary, seek the help of a mediator or counselor to assist in resolving the issue.”
Omotayooooo Lawson: “Tell your father to return the money to him so he can return it to you.”
Jacob: “My dear. You said you lent your husband money to pay your dowry. He was already your husband. I thought maybe you should’ve said my boyfriend.”
Postas: “Deals with feelings attached should be backed with written agreements, verbal agreements are a challenge to get anything from.”
@yolly De leon: “I don’t know how to appreciate your effort for healing me from acne, God bless you sir.”
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