Yoruba movie actress Dewunmi Fatai has opened up about her current relationship status and the challenges she faces in finding a committed partner. She revealed that despite being actively open to love, many men have chosen to walk away from relationships with her due to her being a single mother. This recurring experience has made her journey to finding a life partner more complicated than she had anticipated.
Speaking in an interview posted on the official YouTube page of Oyinmomo TV, Fatai explained that she remains unmarried and is still searching for a man who will accept her for who she is. She noted that while some men initially show interest in building a relationship with her, they often change their minds upon realizing she has a child. The unwillingness of these men to embrace her son as part of the relationship has been a major hurdle in her love life.
Beyond the issue of her motherhood, she also highlighted other reasons why some of her past relationships have ended. She shared that many of the men she has dated have started their relationships with her on a good note but later developed frustrations that were difficult to understand. These sudden mood changes and irritations, she said, often signaled deeper issues, leading to inevitable breakups.
Fatai expressed her disappointment over how some men perceive her personality, stating that a few of them have described her as being too tough. She noted that while she believes in standing her ground and maintaining her independence, this has sometimes been misinterpreted by her partners as a flaw. Rather than adjusting who she is to fit into unrealistic expectations, she prefers to walk away from relationships where she does not feel valued.
Despite the setbacks, she remains hopeful that she will eventually meet someone who genuinely appreciates her and is willing to build a future with her and her son. She emphasized that true love should be inclusive and accepting, rather than conditional and selective. Her ultimate desire is to find a partner who understands the responsibilities that come with love and family.
For now, Fatai continues to focus on her career and personal growth while keeping an open heart for the right person. She believes that love should not be forced or rushed and that when the right man comes along, he will love her for who she is, including her role as a devoted mother.
She said, "I'm single and looking for a good man, but some men keep dumping me because of my son. A few of the men that I have dated have generally had a good beginning with me, but they usually break up with me because they think I'm too tough as a woman. Sometimes they would become irritated with no reason, and I usually end the relationship whenever I witnessed such behavior."
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