Life at 46 Abroad: Why I’ve Let Go of Marriage Dreams

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I’m a 46-year-old Nigerian woman living overseas. I’ve never been married or engaged, and I avoid looking at wedding photos or attending ceremonies. Over the years I’ve learned hard lessons about love, expectations, and cultural pressures back home. This is why the idea of marriage no longer appeals to me, and what I’ve discovered about happiness on my own terms.

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