Media personality Simi Sanya has ignited online discussion after sharing her view that being in a relationship does not automatically obligate someone to cook for their partner.
During a talk, she questioned the notion that girlfriends ought to frequently visit their partners’ homes to prepare meals just because they are dating. Her remarks have spread across social platforms, prompting many Nigerians to join the conversation.
She remarked, “You can’t expect me to come over on the weekend and cook for you simply because we’re together—was that ever the plan? No? Didn’t I mention that earlier?”
Simi Sanya talks about her cooking habits after marriage
While elaborating, Sanya admitted that her culinary repertoire stays limited even after tying the knot, yet it has never caused any trouble in her household.
She said, “In my marriage, I only know how to prepare spaghetti, yam and egg, plus bread and tea. My husband is aware of this, and we have never argued about it. He enjoys every dish I make with genuine appreciation. Did he perish?”
Her comments highlight that thriving relationships and marriages shouldn’t be founded exclusively on traditional domestic duties.
Reactions ignite debate over relationship expectations
Sanya’s statements have drawn varied responses online; some users agree that cooking should not be considered a duty in dating contexts.
Others contend that partners ought to support each other willingly, irrespective of conventional gender roles, while a few maintain that preparing food remains a meaningful gesture of affection in many relationships.
The ongoing dialogue continues to shape wider discussions about shifting relationship norms, shared responsibilities, and personal choices within contemporary Nigerian marriages.
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“In my marriage, I only know how to cook spaghetti, yam and egg, and bread and tea.😭 My husband knows that’s all I can make, and we’ve never fought over it. He eats everything I cook with love.”
— Simi Sanya pic.twitter.com/5bq7SqabfK
— carter🌚 (@carter8f) July 21, 2026
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