As an African man, age is very important in what we do, our culture inclusive. And a man without a culture is a man without a foundation.
It is un-African to get involved in a romantic relationship with someone older than you.
Have you ever wondered why we have the age-grade system in nearly all the ethnic groups we have in Nigeria? It is simply because age is a very important criteria you cannot buy in the market.
Like I said, age is to be considered while living life. At different age, we have the medical laws by which we must live on so as to live healthily.
As such, to live a comfortable life, age is to be greatly considered.
It would be abnormal for an adult to begin to learn what he ought to have learned during his early years. When a child is born, their is age for crawling, teething, walking etc
Constitutionally, a child (0-18) should not be involved in romantic relationship or live alone no matter the circumstances.
If children within the age bracket mention above gets involved in a sexual relationship it is referred to as child marriage or statutory rape.
If a woman must give birth to children, she must marry before menopause sets in....
I won't advice a lady to marry an undergraduate. Marriage is for those who have independence financially. It is far beyond what you are from the outside if you are not married.
A responsible man should take the lead and must not utterly depend on the wife to provide the basic things of life, though there maybe exemption.
Considering the nature of women, one must not thread on dangerous grounds on the platter that they have fallen in love. I will rather we fall in love with our eyes opened.
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