Tis' the year of real lovers.

As your Lordship pleases.

A shared struggle with obesity brought Bunmi* (32) and Andrew* (39) together, and they have been married for five years. But a recent pregnancy and weight loss have tested their union. On this episode of Love Life, they talk about tensions, silent resentments, and pursuit of self-acceptance that define their marriage.

In another life.

Hassan* (55) and Aisha* (48) have been married for 23 years. On this week’s LoveLife, they open up about how their marriage, built on faith and acts of service, is being tested by Aisha’s cancer diagnosis — and why she’s determined to find Hassan a second wife to care for their family if she doesn’t pull through.

Shocked muted.

Thompson* (27) and Nifemi* (25) started dating three months after meeting at a golf game in 2023. While Nifemi sees marriage as a ticket to independence and distance from her family, Thompson isn’t as convinced. On this episode of Love Life, they share how they balance their contrasting views, what keeps them committed, and how they’re building a life together on their own terms.

They want to do better.

James* (29) and Motun* (29) are old schoolmates who’ve been married for three years. On this episode of LoveLife, they talk about starting out as spiritual mentor and mentee before slowly falling for each other, then navigating her family’s disapproval of his photographer career and getting their union accepted after they moved abroad.

Nigeria's making it hard for him to do better.