Nigerian Lady Marries Man Who Messaged Her on Facebook in 2017, Love Story Trends: "So Sweet"

• A Nigerian lady married the man who sent her a message on Facebook in 2017 and shared how she only replied two years later, explaining how their love grew and led to a beautiful wedding
• The couple’s journey started with a simple Facebook DM, and over the years they built a strong relationship, shared special moments online, and finally celebrated their dream wedding
• Many people were impressed after the lady shared her love story online, showing how patience and timing played a role in their relationship

A Nigerian lady who married the man who sent her a DM on Facebook in 2017 shared her beautiful love story, and people have praised them online.

The post showed that the lady is now married to the man as they tied the knot in a white wedding, wearing stunning outfits.

Lady marries Facebook suitor

The couple shared their love story, and many people have been impressed on social media.

Read also

Chat surfaces as lady gets N600k from man for being beautiful, people react

The woman mentioned in the caption that he sent her a Facebook message years ago, but she only responded two years later, and since then, they have been in love until now, culminating in their wedding.

According to a post shared by user @keepingupwithdbl on TikTok, the couple started their love journey on Facebook via DM.

The man had sent the woman a message in 2017, but she only replied in 2019. Now, they are married, having celebrated their wedding in 2025.

The caption of the TikTok video read:

“He sent a Facebook DM in 2017 but you only saw it in 2019, and in 2025 he gave you your dream wedding.”

As the video played, the groom was seen smiling widely on his wedding day, ready to take the bride home, while she looked glamorous and happy.

The caption explained that he gave her her dream wedding as she became his wife.

Read also

Lady posts messages she received from Anthony Joshua's friend on same day he died in crash

The video also included a message which read:

“Am a testimony that what is yours will be yours no matter what. Together forever @VEE & CEE.”

As the post made its way online, social media users flooded the comment section to share their thoughts.

Lady marries man who DM’d her, reactions

Big baby added:

"Okay let me go and reply all my Facebook dm. congratulations."

CALL ME DIVA stated:

"This Union is supported by GOD."

Oluwatope Esther shared:

"What will be will be."

Rebbd wrote:

"Congratulations, I for no give that my stupid ex my Facebook login."

BB London stressed:

"Congratulations."

jamil1705 added:

"God bless us."

jamil1705 wrote:

"Best couple."

____ABBEY shared:

"Congratulations."

Oluwatope Esther said:

"I've known you guys from way back when you still had your clothing store at Abule Egba."

The story of the man waiting for a very long time just to get the attention of the lady he eventually made his life partner caught the attention of Legit.ng, and we decided to reach out to a relationship therapist to get insight on the story.

Read also

Nigerian man remembers exact last words of female friend who died in boat accident

We spoke to Mr. Ogwuche Godwin of GoRu Academy and asked how people can handle delayed responses without losing hope.

He shared this:

"Handling delayed responses, especially in dating or online interactions, is all about managing expectations and staying grounded. A delayed response doesn’t always mean rejection; sometimes people are busy, cautious, or need time to process their feelings."

"It's important to stay confident, focus on your self-worth instead of measuring it by how fast someone replies. Keep your life active, pursue your goals, and don’t overthink every pause."

"Patience, respect for the other person’s pace, and clear communication are key."

"In relationships, slow progress can actually be a good thing; it allows both people to get to know each other better, build trust, and see if the connection is genuine, rather than rushing into something that might not last."

While it's important to be patient and know what one is doing, he also explained the signs to look out for so a person would know the individual or connection is worth pursuing.

Read also

Nigerian lady returns from overseas after 10 years, reunites with her family in emotional video

Mr. Godwin added:

"An online connection is worth pursuing seriously when it shows consistency, respect, and genuine interest. Key signs include:"

"Clear and honest communication: They share their thoughts and feelings openly and respond thoughtfully."

"Respect for boundaries: They don’t pressure you for personal information, meetings, or commitments too quickly."

"Effort and consistency: They consistently engage, check in, and show interest without being controlling or obsessive."

"Shared values and goals: You talk about life, priorities, and what matters to each of you, and there’s alignment."

"Trust-building actions: They follow through on promises and respect your time and feelings."

"If these signs are present, the connection has the potential to grow into a healthy, real-life relationship. Without them, it’s safer to proceed cautiously."

Watch the video below:

Nigerian lady introduces WhatsApp boyfriend

Legit.ng earlier reported that a Nigerian lady went viral after introducing her future husband whom she met in a WhatsApp group to her family. The video showed her happily sharing his name, where he is from, and his work before explaining how their relationship began online.

The clip captured the reactions of her family and friends, and social media users flooded the comments with congratulations and playful messages. Many were amazed that a love story could start from a WhatsApp group, with some sharing their own experiences of meeting partners online.

Proofreading by Funmilayo Aremu, copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng