QUIZ: Can You Survive Dating A Nigerian Firstborn?

Dating a Nigerian firstborn is not for the weak. You’re not just in a relationship with them — you’re also dating their responsibilities. Between the urgent ₦2k requests from their younger ones, settling family drama, and last-born siblings who refuse to grow up, being their partner is a full-time job with no salary.

But do you have what it takes to handle the adjacent stress? Or will you tap out and run?

Take this quiz to find out.

Your partner just received their salary. What’s the first thing they do? Pay house rent, school fees, and send money home before thinking of themselves Transfer a chunk to their mum, complain about being broke, then take you out Asks you to send your account number You have never seen their salary last longer than 24 hours Correct! Wrong! What’s your biggest fear in a relationship? No fear here, you can take on anything with them at your side That you’ll always come second to their responsibilities That you’ll start sending urgent ₦2k on their behalf That their younger siblings will one day move into your house Correct! Wrong! You bring up something bothering you, and they say, “I have bigger problems.” What do you do? Understand and try not to add to their stress Pretend not to care, but you’re lowkey hurt Reply, “So my feelings don’t matter?” Start talking to someone else who listens Correct! Wrong! How do you know your firstborn partner is stressed? They suddenly go silent and just keep sighing They call you and say, "Life is hard." They randomly start complaining about the rising inflation You don’t. They bottle it up and act like nothing is wrong Correct! Wrong! How does your partner say “I love you”? By sending you money randomly By texting "hmm... hope you’re okay sha" By offering you their last piece of suya You don’t. They bottle it up and act like nothing is wrong Correct! Wrong! Your partner says they want to talk about something serious. What do you do? You lock in and listen attentively Listen but sigh deeply every five minutes Nod and say "We’ll talk later" Crack a joke and change the topic Correct! Wrong! Your partner is sick. How do you react? Show up with drugs, orijin bitters and agbo. It’s nursing time Send a text: "Have you taken drugs yet?" Tells them to stop seeking attention Nothing, you know they’ll be fine Correct! Wrong! You suggest going on a baecation. What’s their response? "Ah, who will take care of my siblings?" "Let’s check the budget after I send money home" "Maybe next year." (Next year never comes) Silence. They change the topic to house rent Correct! Wrong! What love language does your firstborn partner like best? Acts of service Quality time Gift-giving Words of affirmation Correct! Wrong! You say “I miss you.” Which response annoys you the least? "Aww, me too. But my head is full" "I miss you too. Let me finish this family matter first" "Eeya. Hope you’re good sha?" "My dear, be strong" Correct! Wrong! Share the quiz to show your results ! Facebook Facebook Just tell us who you are to view your results ! Show my results >> Can You Survive Dating A Nigerian Firstborn? You got %%personality%%! Share your results : Facebook Facebook Twitter