A Nigerian woman, Tracy Mcwary, has sparked intense debate online after revealing she went ahead to marry a man she knew was having an affair with her best friend, only to divorce him two months later.
The Shocking Decision to Proceed With Marriage
In a detailed Facebook post shared on December 23, 2025, Tracy Mcwary disclosed that she discovered her then-fiancé was sexually involved with her closest friend before their wedding. Despite this devastating betrayal, she made the controversial choice to proceed with the marriage ceremony.
Tracy explained her reasoning, stating that women need to apply emotional intelligence rather than react purely from emotion. She argued that a man sleeping with another woman does not necessarily mean he loves her, but might simply be "for the moment." Her logic was that if he truly loved the best friend, he would have married her instead.
The Two-Month Marriage and Declaration of Victory
The marriage lasted only eight weeks before Tracy initiated a divorce. She framed the entire experience as a strategic move to prove a point rather than a romantic union.
In her viral post, she wrote: "I proved a point at the end of the day, I am Sweeter, better and marriageable. So at the end of the day, I WON." She suggested her ex-husband married her merely "to ease pressure," implying social or family expectations, rather than genuine commitment.
Mixed Reactions Flood Social Media
The story attracted widespread commentary, with many Nigerians questioning Tracy's strategy and definition of "winning."
Aaron James commented critically on her thought process, while Muchmore Loveth Ubah challenged the idea of victory. "Getting married to him and leaving after two months didn’t make you a winner, you played right into his hands," Ubah stated, suggesting the man ultimately benefited from the short-lived marriage.
Other reactions included:
- Nelly Adaobi John questioning the contradiction in Tracy's logic about love.
- Matthew Omeh remarking she gave the man "free opueh" (slang for sexual opportunity) in addition to what he had with her friend.
- Doro Wenga noting the social stigma of divorce and how it might affect her future prospects, while the man could move on easily.
- Daniel Ofulue sarcastically celebrating her as a "winner."
The story, originally reported by Victoria Nwahiri, a Reuters-certified journalist with Legit.ng, continues to generate discussion about relationships, revenge, and the social complexities of marriage in Nigeria.
