We鈥檝e been through the same song and dance since Abacha was on Nigeria鈥檚 iron throne 鈥 people telling us how to behave when we meet our partner鈥檚 parents for the first time. It鈥檚 enough.
Your partner鈥檚 parents really should be the ones trying to impress you, and here鈥檚 why.
You may be inheriting bad behaviour
What if your darling boo has questionable beliefs like 鈥渨ashing bum-bum is homo鈥? Marry them, and their bad behaviour automatically moves from being their parent鈥檚 headache to yours. See why they should impress you?
You鈥檙e fulfilling their dreams
Do you know if your girlfriend鈥檚 mum has done 100 days fasting so her daughter can move to her husband鈥檚 house? All the more reason for her to worship the ground you walk on.
You鈥檙e giving them bragging rights
Because every Nigerian parent loves to brag about their children, how they鈥檝e gotten married and birthed 50 offspring.
Bigger family equals more black tax
You might want to start buying them small gifts when you visit or for their birthday (because, good in-law), and honestly, that鈥檚 a lot to even consider in this economy. Such gestures should only be reserved for in-laws who鈥檝e worked for it.
What if you don鈥檛 like their child like that?
Maybe you鈥檙e just in the relationship to avoid paying for things yourself. What if them treating you nice is the key to your falling in love with their child?
You鈥檙e a spec
If they can鈥檛 prove why you should waste your time with their child, just carry your amazing self elsewhere. Periodt.
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