Is It Still Love — Or Just an Exchange?

In today’s world, especially here in Nigeria, dating has started to feel different.

Less about feelings… more about expectations.

Let’s take a quiet moment to reflect on what love is becoming.👇🏽

#KonnectAfrica #ModernLove

Love used to be about connection, comfort, and growing with someone.

But lately, it’s often about who brings what — emotionally, financially, or socially.

It’s not necessarily bad… just different.

Many men now feel they must “have everything” before being seen as worthy.

At the same time, a lot of women want stability — not just sweet words.

In a tough economy, is it wrong to think that way? Or have we simply adapted?

Modern dating sometimes feels like a silent agreement:

You give this… I’ll give that.

But in the process, real emotions get buried under roles, labels, and expectations.

Still, most people quietly hope for something real.

Something honest.

Something peaceful.

A space to be seen — not just chosen for what they offer.

This thread isn’t to blame anyone.

It’s just to ask:

Have we started trading love… instead of feeling it?

Can we still find relationships built on trust, not just transactions?

Let’s talk.

#KonnectAfrica #DatingInNigeria #ModernConnection

— Words by Lucky J