A conversation recently gathered steam on X and got several relationship people in a back and forth. What happened? Mr A and Mrs B had a mutual friend who engaged them on social media and even adored their marriage. Months later, Mr A and Mrs B divorced and went their separate ways.
Here’s where it gets interesting. The mutual friend recently announced her union on X, and guess who with. Mr A.
The internet people are divided. For some, Mr A can date (or marry) whoever. Others say he could’ve chosen anybody but the mutual friend. We’re here to clear the confusion with this list to remind the public who should definitely be “off the radar” when looking for romance.
Your neighbour
Your neighbours are like your cousins. They might not feel related to you, but they’re close enough for you to keep them platonic.
Your partner’s social media mutuals
Mutual followers are your social media “family”, and we already have a standing rule against dating your partner’s family members. Imagine finding out your ex-partner moved on to one handle that always used to leave love emojis and gush over your “couple goals” posts.
Your sibling’s crush
Just like the bro and sis codes, you should get the electric chair if you break this one. Dead that feeling if your siblings as much as smiles with that guy or babe.
Your friend’s ex
This one goes without saying, but since some people still need reminders, here we are. What do you mean you found love in the hands of the person who played Russian Roulette with my heart? What do you expect your friend to do if they feel the urge to strip naked and curse out the person you now call the LOYL?
Distant family members
It doesn’t matter if they’re your mummy’s aunty’s grandmother’s brother’s grandchild who’s been in the abroad for the last 25 years, they’re still family and you don’t do that.
Your partner’s ex
You can find love in a lot of hopeless places, but your legs should never carry you to this place. Because what do you mean, “She used to be married to my best friend?”
Your boss
Especially if on your first day at work, you got a lecture on how “We’re one big family in this office.” So, pray tell, why would you want to date or get married to family?
Your helper’s ex
You have a God-given helper who goes above and beyond on your matter even though you’re not family, but you chose to do love with the person who has them screaming “God, why me?” You too, ask yourself. Is that fair?
