A Nigerian woman living in the United Kingdom has taken social media by storm after revealing the unusual reason she never allows her husband to touch her face. The content creator, who goes by the TikTok handle @official_pjaysdiary, shared a hilarious video that has since gone viral, showing exactly why she maintains this boundary in her marriage.
The Viral Video That Started It All
The now-viral TikTok video begins with the woman skillfully dodging her husband's attempt to touch her face. What follows is a compilation of clips showing her husband engaging in what she describes as his habitual behavior: touching everything in public spaces. The video captures him playing with staircase railings, public handles, and various surfaces they encounter during their outings together.
The underlying message is clear - she prevents facial contact because of the numerous germs and dirt her husband picks up from constantly touching public objects. Her preventive measure has sparked both amusement and recognition among viewers who can relate to similar situations in their own relationships.
Social Media Reactions Pour In
The video, published on November 27, 2025, quickly garnered massive attention across social media platforms. Numerous users shared their own experiences and opinions in the comments section, creating a lively discussion about personal boundaries and hygiene in relationships.
One user, Silver cross beatz, commented: "Me as a man I don't know how I can stop this habit my hand touch everything." This sentiment was echoed by Official BIG-DY, who admitted: "Omoh l don this everywhere l go I must touch everything on the road before I get to where I'm going."
Another user highlighted their own strict hygiene standards, noting: "My man will never touch anything outside even to open doors he has to take tissue and the look he give me whenever I mistakenly touch something."
The conversation also touched on skincare concerns, with bittercolaboss stating: "I stopped one guy from touching my facing yesterday, I told him that skin care is too expensive." Meanwhile, Mohammad ibn Ansaar shared a different perspective: "Yeah, I don't let my Mrs touch my face either because I don't like touching my own face unless doing wudhu or putting cream on my face."
Understanding the Couple's Dynamic
The Nigerian couple, based in the UK, regularly shares content about their daily lives on TikTok. Their videos often provide glimpses into the dynamics of their cross-cultural marriage, blending Nigerian traditions with their life abroad. This particular video has become one of their most popular posts, resonating with audiences worldwide.
Some commenters noted that the husband's behavior might be linked to his birth order, with LORD DANIEL suggesting: "Ur husband na last born like me. A fit swear seh na truth a talk." This observation sparked additional discussions about personality traits associated with birth order in Nigerian culture.
The viral video has started important conversations about personal space, hygiene standards, and the little compromises that make relationships work. It also highlights how cultural backgrounds can influence daily habits and interactions within marriages.
As the couple continues to share their life experiences, they've become part of the growing community of Nigerian content creators in the diaspora who use social media to connect with their roots while navigating life abroad. Their authentic approach to sharing both the humorous and challenging aspects of marriage has earned them a dedicated following.
