Woman Marries Man She Met on Instagram

A Nigerian lady shared a heartwarming video showcasing how her relationship with a man she met on Instagram blossomed into marriage. According to the lady, their relationship began with a direct message (DM) on Instagram, after which their bond grew stronger. The bride, with the TikTok handle @chae.young85, posted an engaging video from her wedding ceremony, sharing her love story with the world.
The video showed early video calls between the couple and highlighted their journey from initial connection to romance and ultimately marriage. The caption of the video read, "POV: It all began with a DM on Instagram and here we are." This romantic story has resonated with many, sparking reactions among TikTok users who shared their thoughts and experiences.
Many TikTok users commented on the video, expressing their views on online relationships. Some users congratulated the couple and shared their own experiences or hopes for finding love online. @Oghenefejiro Becky stated, "Who said online relationship don't work it does o congratulations." @Vickee Be added, "Congratulations. More reason I don't need to leave my house." Several others expressed similar sentiments, with some humorously noting that they might find their future partners online.
Other users also shared their personal stories of meeting partners online. @hanny_gold22 mentioned, "I met my own in Ajoke surprise comment section on Instagram," while Juma expressed excitement about introducing her partner, whom she met online, to her parents. Some users jokingly commented about needing better data plans or questioning their approach to social media, while others expressed hope for their own online connections to lead to marriage.
In a related story, Legit.ng previously reported another Nigerian lady who celebrated her marriage to a man she met on X (formerly Twitter), sharing screenshots of their first chat and photos leading up to their wedding. These stories highlight the growing trend and success of online relationships in Nigeria.