Before You Marry: How Well Do You Really Know Your Partner?

If you are dating in Abuja, Lagos or any city far from home, take time to know the person beyond WhatsApp, social media and dates. Meet people who genuinely knew them before the relationship, and pay attention to whether their story is consistent. Living independently or being distant from family is not automatically suspicious. The real concern is deliberate deception about identity, family, finances, children, relationship status or expectations for marriage. Before committing, have honest conversations about faith, finances, sexual health, fidelity and the kind of home you both want. Do not rush into marriage because of age or pressure. Love matters, but informed trust matters too. What reasonable checks should couples make before marriage without turning the relationship into an investigation?

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