A Nigerian man has shared a painful story of betrayal after his girlfriend ended their relationship just two months after he financed her relocation to the United Kingdom. The man, who uses the X handle @sidney_sbm, revealed he sold his personal car and used his savings to make her move abroad possible.
The Cost of Love: A Car Sold and Hearts Broken
In a series of viral posts on the social media platform X, @sidney_sbm narrated his ordeal. He stated he sold his car and used every available fund he had at the time to sponsor his then-girlfriend's journey to the UK. The process included paying for her flight and associated relocation costs. He shared screenshots of their WhatsApp conversations, which showed the moment her visa was approved and the subsequent communication where she ended the relationship.
"I will share a story of how I sold my car and every money I had then used the funds to send my Ex girlfriend to UK and she broke up 2 months after she got to UK, one of the worst story of my life I’m about to share," he wrote in his initial tweet on January 13, 2026.
"She Paid Me With Goodbye": The Painful Aftermath
Accompanying the chat screenshots, the man expressed deep hurt, describing the period as one of the worst in his life. He captioned the images with a poignant reflection: "These screenshots are from last year. Before the UK. Before the silence. Before I learned that love isn’t always returned. I paid for the flight, she paid me with goodbye."
He further lamented that the emotional damage was long-lasting, adding, "I still haven’t recovered from the nightmare." The shared chats provided a stark, visual testament to his claims, fueling widespread discussion online.
Nigerians React: Outrage, Sympathy, and Warnings
The story triggered a flood of reactions from Nigerians on social media, with many expressing sympathy for the man while others critiqued the decision to financially sponsor a partner's move abroad.
User @IamVerlardean pointed out perceived red flags in the conversation, saying, "But she gave you warnings oo...you didn’t see all the signs??? No assurance from her at all. So sorry for this."
Another user, @Oluomoofderby, gave a stern warning based on a common pattern: "The truth is simple and bitter, people change once they get abroad. Many Nigerian men are living with deep regret because of that one decision." He criticized the ex-girlfriend's alleged statement, "I never asked you to do anything for me," calling it a sign of "pure ingratitude."
Others, like @3xPierre, offered consolation: "Kai! See Sidney you have a good heart. You did what you thought was right at that time. It is okay. It will hurt for a very very long time."
This incident is not isolated. Legit.ng previously reported a similar case where a Nigerian nurse ended her relationship with a boyfriend who spent about N1 million to sponsor her UK move. In a reverse scenario, a lady also narrated how she was dumped by a boyfriend she sponsored abroad, who later got their neighbour pregnant.
The story of @sidney_sbm has become a cautionary tale, sparking debates about love, sacrifice, and the changing dynamics in relationships when one partner relocates overseas.
