Former Big Brother Naija housemate Uriel Oputa has outspokenly challenged societal double standards regarding relationships, highlighting the hypocrisy in how society perceives age disparities in relationships between older women and younger men compared to older men and younger women.
Uriel pointed out that women who date younger men often face criticism and rejection due to their age, whereas men who pursue relationships with younger women are frequently praised and accepted.
She emphasized the importance of respecting individuals’ relationship choices as long as both parties are consenting adults.
According to Uriel, love transcends age boundaries, and readiness for commitment varies among individuals regardless of age.
Her stance promotes a message of acceptance and non-judgment towards diverse relationship dynamics.
She wrote on her Instagram story: “When women Date younger men They get age shamed and rejected. When a man Dates a younger woman, The younger woman gets called a Gold digger. The man is praised and accepted. Look!! if both parties are of legal age Leave them alone. Love is love.
“Love is love. I know some 35 to 43-year-old men who aren’t ready to settle down. I know a 28-year-old man married. As long as both parties are of legal age Let people live”.
