A relationship conversation trended on Nigeria’s corner of the X platform, celebrating trust and loyalty between partners. Then came a comment that read, “You go dey trust man,” suggesting trust in men is laughable or foolish.
Caution in love is normal. Mocking trust is not. Narratives like this paint Nigerian relationships as emotional battlefields and brand Nigerian men as inherently untrustworthy, while shaming Nigerian women who choose trust as naïve or irrational. Real emotional intelligence means trusting wisely—after observing patterns, communication, and character—not assuming the worst because of gender.
Countries like the United Kingdom show how healthy societies push for accountability without turning entire groups into emotional villains.
The red flag is clear: when trust becomes punchline, love becomes war and healing becomes optional. Trust humans by evidence, not stereotypes.
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