Nigerian Nurse in US Reacts to Unexpected Marriage Proposal via Email
A Nigerian nurse based in the United States of America has publicly shared what she described as the "weirdest email" she has ever received, after an admirer sent her a message expressing romantic interest and a desire to marry her. The nurse, identified as @ucyberry on X, posted the email on her social media account, revealing the admirer's profession as a certified Anaesthesia Technologist from Federal Medical Center Bida in Niger State, Nigeria.
Details of the Romantic Proposal
In the email, the admirer introduced himself as Israel and stated that he was a fan, subscriber, follower, and admirer of the nurse on Facebook. He wrote, "I love you and wants to marry you. Interested WhatsApp me. Earnestly waiting for Ur response." The nurse was taken aback by the unexpected proposal, as she had created the email address strictly for business inquiries, brand collaborations, and professional communication.
In her response shared on X, the nurse firmly declined any further communication, emphasizing that personal or inappropriate messages would not be responded to and would be marked as spam. She wrote, "This is the weirdest email I have gotten. I created this email strictly for business inquiries, brand collaborations, and professional communication only. Any personal, inappropriate, or unrelated messages will not be responded to and would be marked as sp@m. Thank you for respecting this boundary. Nurse Ucy."
Online Reactions to the Email
Nigerians flooded the comments section of the post with diverse reactions. Some users advised the nurse to consider the admirer's intentions, while others criticized his approach. For instance:
- Olamide said: "Give the innocent man a chance, in a business there is always a deeper business."
- Muhammed Danga commented: "If you are not currently married try to explore the possibility of being friends with him first. You can't dismiss every interest shown in you. Except you don't intend to marry which is within your right to freedom of choice. Na human being dey marry human being."
- Naija Talker wrote: "He is even a low quality guy with his write up. I am not trying to condescend my fellow man, or am I against how he approached you, but he is just a foolish man with that kind of write up. Everything about it reveals who he is. Poor spellings, punctuations, grammar and organisation. I rate him 1/10."
- Israeli added: "Are you not a married woman. Kindly reply am married with kids. Nevertheless, this is more like SCAM message."
Context and Related Incidents
This incident highlights the challenges faced by public figures and professionals in managing unsolicited personal advances through digital platforms. It also reflects broader themes of online etiquette and boundary-setting in the digital age. Notably, this is not an isolated case, as similar stories have emerged in the past, such as a Nigerian lady sharing a voice note from a Poland-based man who expressed interest in marriage after being introduced by a family friend.
The nurse's decision to share the email publicly has sparked discussions about privacy, professionalism, and the appropriateness of such proposals in a business context. As social media continues to blur the lines between personal and professional interactions, incidents like this serve as reminders for individuals to maintain clear boundaries and for admirers to respect them.
