I'm In Love With My Girlfriend, But The Bride Price Is Just Too Much

Here is the mail we received from a male reader who needs your help as to what to do with regards to his love life and future.

Please drop a comment below with your best opinion.

Hello. I have been dating my girl for about five years now. I proposed to her and she agreed to marry me. However after fixing the date from the traditional Wedding, her parents are asking for five million naira as bride price.

I told my girlfriend to appeal to them to at least reduce it to two million but her parents refuse.

They say its an extended family decision like her Uncles and other relatives. I don’t understand. I love my girl and she loves me. She’s from Orlu, Imo State. I need your advice. Thanks.