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uchkochi:
7 Wrong Places Young Men Look For a Wife

Let’s stop sugarcoating the search.

Most men aren’t failing at marriage because they’re weak—they’re failing because they’re fishing in poisoned waters.

Here are 7 places you think you’ll find a wife—but you’ll most likely find regret:

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1. Church — Where Reformed Baddies Go to Rebrand

She’s 29. Tatted. Choir leader. Fasting on Fridays.

You think you’ve found Ruth.

But her “testimony” includes 3 abortions, 1 sugar daddy, and a 6-month detox from a married man named David.

She’s not looking for God—she’s looking for reputation rehab.

And the church gave her a microphone.

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2. The Club — Where Men Pipe and Swipe

She’s twerking on Saturday. Posting scriptures on Sunday.

And you think buying her a drink will make her “see the light.”

Brother, she’s not here for clarity—she’s here for chaos.

The club is not a dating pool. It’s a demolition zone.

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3. Social Media — Filtered Faces, Inflated Egos

You liked her photo. She liked your story.

Now you think it’s destiny?

Her whole life is curated for clicks.

That scripture in her bio? Copy-pasted from her friend’s page.

Social media shows you angles—not answers.

You’re falling for pixels, not people.

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4. Dating Apps — The Rejection Olympics for Men

Swipe. Match. Ghost. Repeat.

Dating apps are hookup factories wearing tuxedos.

She’s not there to build.

She’s there to validate.

And while you’re crafting heartfelt intros, she’s screenshotting your message for her group chat.

Men don’t win on dating apps.

The app does.

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5. Matchmaking Shows — The Marketplace of Desperation

If she had high-value suitors in real life, she wouldn’t be on Season 4 of “Date or Die.”

She’s not looking for love.

She’s running brand ads.

And when the camera cuts? So does her interest.

No man builds legacy through televised thirst traps.

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6. Schools & Professional Events — Wolves in Honor Student Clothing

Yes, there are women of purpose here.

But don’t be fooled—ambition doesn’t mean alignment.

Some are chasing careers. Some are chasing clout. Some are just undercover club girls in pencil skirts.

Vet deeply.

Purpose isn’t loud—it’s revealed.

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7. Your “Friend’s” Suggestion — The Set-Up You’ll Regret

“She’s really nice.” “She just wants a God-fearing man.” “I think you two would click.”

Translation: “She’s a ticking time bomb and we need someone to absorb the blast.”

If she’s really a gem, why hasn’t your friend picked her?

Exactly.

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Final Word:

You’re not crazy for wanting a wife.

You’re just searching in amusement parks, hoping to find a queen.

Marriage is not about vibes. It’s about verification.

She’s not what she posts. She’s what she protects, pursues, and preserves.

Stop getting scammed by packaging.

Date with eyes open.

Marry with blueprint.

Or cry with court papers.

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In summary you're saying every where niggas put head to look for wives is a wrong place.

In fact you're indirectly saying niggas should remain single forever

Na God go judge you op

Thazard:
➜Bro I'm not quarreling with you my comment may not apply to other communities or people. But I feel that's what may help my case.

Your earlier comment suggested more than what you now claim here, though.

Thazard:
💯 Correct. The wise one has spoken. Noted for us yet to get married.

You sounded like that suggestion was the absolute solution for all unmarried people rather than just for you to be willing to test in your particular situation.

Kobojunkie:
Your earlier comment suggested more than what you now claim here, though. You sounded like that suggestion was the absolute solution for all unmarried people rather than just for you to be willing to test in your particular situation.

Mistake noted.

emmaodet:


You are right but this generation think it is archaic and backward yet we have seen how disastrous their choices are.
I married my wife based on family connection and matchmaking and I have rest of mind.
It would have been disastrous for me if I had picked myself then because 9 months out of a year, I was always at work and won't be able to even date well

Yes, arranged marriage is good for men that work offshores, or men that lives abroad.

Of all the broken marriages that I knew of with Diasporeans who imported their spouse, their relationship either started online, or they met somewhere and just kicked it off.

There was no thorough background checks from those who knew her from when she was little. This is how lots of men marry problems without knowing.

pansophist:
The best way to get a wife is through referral (AKA arranged marriage).


Also, referrers can see things objectively, they know you, and your potential wife, and can vouch for the suitability of both parties. A referrers will not look for a wife through social media for you.

It most likely will be a girl they have known for long, and everyone knows who she is. So you will have no fear if you are marrying a repentant public property. Referral by design will filter the rubbishes out.

Nicely put....

However, can a referee truly know a girl thoroughly?

For example

a descent girl in the neighbourhood who lives a different lifestyle while in school
but composes herself when back home.

meanwhile,
only those who have experienced her, know what she is capable of, or has done in the past?


in this case, won't you be falling into the same trap you were trying to avoid by choosing through referrals??



How about dating multiple women,
and keep spinning plates until you find the one whose characteristics or integrity makes you want to settle down?


I would like to learn

olutund:



Nicely put.... However, can a referee truly know a girl thoroughly?

For example, a descent girl in the neighbourhood who lives a different lifestyle while in school
but composes herself when back home.

The more people that knows her, the better for you.

How arrange marriage works is when your grandma refer you to the grand daughter of her friend who grew up in the neighbourhood there with her. Your uncle, grandpa, village people all know her.

They knew when she was born, the school she went to, if she is stubborn and hang with boys in corners at night, etc etc.

The likelihood for such girl to turn out bad is very low. Extremely low.

It is about probability, not absolute. So its up to you to increase your chances of marrying a good woman, and arranged marriage so far is the best.

pansophist:


The more people that knows her, the better for you.

How arrange marriage works is when your grandma refer you to the grand daughter of her friend who grew up in the neighbourhood there with her. Your uncle, grandpa, village people all know her.

They knew when she was born, the school she went to, if she is stubborn and hang with boys in corners at night, etc etc.

The likelihood for such girl to turn out bad is very low. Extremely low.

It is about probability, not absolute. So its up to you to increase your chances of marrying a good woman, and arranged marriage so far is the best.

gracias

olutund:


meanwhile, only those who have experienced her, know what she is capable of, or has done in the past?

in this case, won't you be falling into the same trap you were trying to avoid by choosing through referrals??

How about dating multiple women, and keep spinning plates until you find the one whose characteristics or integrity makes you want to settle down? I would like to learn

Your strategy is also the reason for the dwindling amount of wife materials.

You cant be sleeping around with other men's future wife, without expecting another men to be doing it to your future wife.

Blitzking:

Wetin dey pain na good man wey marry bad wife...the fact say person wife good no mean say e go still good..so ticket fit still cut at any time.

And it all depends on what you view as good . I may say a man is good because he just pay my bills ,another woman may say a man is good because he is physically present . One woman's good man is another woman's bad man and vice versa . As a friend will always tell me ' One woman's stingy man can be another woman's Atm .

pansophist:


The more people that knows her, the better for you.

How arrange marriage works is when your grandma refer you to the grand daughter of her friend who grew up in the neighbourhood there with her. Your uncle, grandpa, village people all know her.

They knew when she was born, the school she went to, if she is stubborn and hang with boys in corners at night, etc etc.

The likelihood for such girl to turn out bad is very low. Extremely low.

It is about probability, not absolute. So its up to you to increase your chances of marrying a good woman, and arranged marriage so far is the best.

how I wish I can communicate with you in a private space

Nemesis0147:
So which place remain again

I guess on nairaland. Apart from club, the rest, you can see a good wife thre, people you see in church are the one on social media, in market, wedding event, professional event and in the school.

The guy who wants to marry is the one who will look out for what he wants in a woman he is planning to marry.

So where we go come find wife?

Make we go osun river?

richmond500:
I disagree with ur number one point
Church is one of the best place to find decent ladies.

I also disagree with schools and professional event, these are the places to find a career driven woman that will help u soar. Events are the easiest place to find connections and a lady who attends professional events already has connections.

Also friends suggestions is not bad, my brother's wife was suggested to him by a friend and he married her as a virgin, very beautiful and well behaved

I totally agree with u
All the married people that I know of got married either through one of these 3 u just listed.

I think we should rather ask OP where he thinks one can rightly look to actually find a wife.

richmond500:
I disagree with ur number one point
Church is one of the best place to find decent ladies.

I also disagree with schools and professional event, these are the places to find a career driven woman that will help u soar. Events are the easiest place to find connections and a lady who attends professional events already has connections.

Also friends suggestions is not bad, my brother's wife was suggested to him by a friend and he married her as a virgin, very beautiful and well behaved

lenghtinny:
Unlike charges attract

You can still be extremely careful and cautious and still end up with rubbish

Life no get formula.

Honestly to find wife dey hard I won't lie.

You have lots of people that you know nothing about

You should have attached '7 Right places young men look for a wife' since you know too much

And you has to make church number 1

Antichrist.

Even the other places have been proven to connect men with good wives. Many cases abound.

So this piece is a load of dunghill

A useless Muslim like you. Why didn't you mention mosque?

So tell us where we should look for wife. Since u abolished those places.

🤣

Nemesis0147:
So which place remain again

Same question I wanted to ask. The op ended up not telling us where to search.

Nemesis0147:
So which place remain again

FIRST, decide the type of wife you want (it is not one size fits all). Then decide where such a person will likely be found, then go hang out there. If you don't want a church-obsessed wife but you go find a wife in certain churhes, blame yourself

Nazgul:

Same question I wanted to ask. The op ended up not telling us where to search.

OP only knows where NOT to look

You may have had bad luck finding wife in the church but not everyone..
The Church is still the best place for Christians (Note: Christians) to find partners

FACTS!

NO LIES DETECTED.

If she's not a virgin, she's a red flag.

Meti99:
You may have had bad luck finding wife in the church but not everyone..
The Church is still the best place for Christians (Note: Christians) to find partners

Depends on what kind of church and the kind of wife you want (see my post above)

Oga this your ards not follow
I have seen marriages that work so well which wife were gotten from your ards
Life na gamble e fit work for you no mean say e go work for someone else
I have see a wife gotten from the street and become a good wife and a blessing to the man.

😡

richmond500:
I disagree with ur number one point
Church is one of the best place to find decent ladies.

I also disagree with schools and professional event, these are the places to find a career driven woman that will help u soar. Events are the easiest place to find connections and a lady who attends professional events already has connections.

Also friends suggestions is not bad, my brother's wife was suggested to him by a friend and he married her as a virgin, very beautiful and well behaved

Jumia or konga

Omoawoke:
So where we go come find wife?

Make we go osun river?

uchkochi:


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Ah!you don't want our young men to marry again.

Think your thought. Don't allow people think their thought into you.

There's no social setting you can't find a good wife or husband.

Kobojunkie:
Well, a good husband material can make bad decisions too, but that shouldn't stop him from being a good husband material, now, should it? 😏

If you want a good wife, work on being that good husband material you want a good wife to be attracted to — realize that even flies are attracted to good things, while you are at it. At the same time, shine your eyes so you will be able to spot the good women in the crowd. 🤓🤓🤓

Be a good person. Stop all these. A poster above said it. A good man can marry a bad wife too so stop sermomizing us on the sexes as if it's only men that go bad. There are bad and good men and women. Just be a good person.