“In 1968, when I wanted to marry, I didn’t have money for a ring, suit, or big party. Life was not easy then, but I knew what I wanted.
There was this beautiful girl I liked. I didn’t waste time. I went to the market, bought a strong, healthy goat, carried it on my head, and walked all the way to her village.
That goat was my own engagement ring. When I reached their compound, I met her father and said, “Sir, I want to marry your daughter.” He looked at the goat, then looked at me and smiled. He said, “This one is serious husband material.”
That day, I didn’t kneel down or take pictures. No camera, no Instagram, no drama. Just a goat, respect, and boldness.
That girl later became my wife. We built a home with love, patience, and hard work — not filters and fake lifestyle and it's been 57 years.
Young people today, you think love is about flowers and trips to Dubai. Sometimes, it's about sacrifice and being responsible.
— Pete Edochie
There was this beautiful girl I liked. I didn’t waste time. I went to the market, bought a strong, healthy goat, carried it on my head, and walked all the way to her village.
That goat was my own engagement ring. When I reached their compound, I met her father and said, “Sir, I want to marry your daughter.” He looked at the goat, then looked at me and smiled. He said, “This one is serious husband material.”
That day, I didn’t kneel down or take pictures. No camera, no Instagram, no drama. Just a goat, respect, and boldness.
That girl later became my wife. We built a home with love, patience, and hard work — not filters and fake lifestyle and it's been 57 years.
Young people today, you think love is about flowers and trips to Dubai. Sometimes, it's about sacrifice and being responsible.
— Pete Edochie
“In 1968, when I wanted to marry, I didn’t have money for a ring, suit, or big party. Life was not easy then, but I knew what I wanted.
There was this beautiful girl I liked. I didn’t waste time. I went to the market, bought a strong, healthy goat, carried it on my head, and walked all the way to her village.
That goat was my own engagement ring. When I reached their compound, I met her father and said, “Sir, I want to marry your daughter.” He looked at the goat, then looked at me and smiled. He said, “This one is serious husband material.”
That day, I didn’t kneel down or take pictures. No camera, no Instagram, no drama. Just a goat, respect, and boldness.
That girl later became my wife. We built a home with love, patience, and hard work — not filters and fake lifestyle and it's been 57 years.
Young people today, you think love is about flowers and trips to Dubai. Sometimes, it's about sacrifice and being responsible.
— Pete Edochie
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