I Moved in With My Boyfriend’s Family, but His Mum’s Care Feels Like a Test

Nkem and Deji met at a Lagos tech event in 2023, where a lively exchange during his session led to a career-focused friendship. Their bond gradually turned romantic after Deji organised a surprise celebration for her convocation. In 2025, Nkem had to leave her apartment after a demolition notice. With rent prices soaring, Deji offered her the guest room in the home he shares with his mother and siblings. The arrangement began warmly, but Nkem now feels uneasy about some of his mother’s requests. From asking her to cook specific meals to insisting she sleeps in her room when Deji travels, the gestures feel like subtle tests. Deji believes his mother means well, but agrees that clearer boundaries may be needed as they plan for their own home.

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