Chef Uriel has sparked a conversation about modern relationships after lamenting the state of the dating pool in 2026, saying many people no longer communicate honestly about their intentions.
The chef shared a series of messages on social media describing dating as increasingly difficult, particularly for people looking for genuine relationships. She questioned the advice often given to people over 30 to simply “go and get married”.
“Nobody communicates, nobody is honest about intentions, and everybody wants something without saying what it is,” she wrote.
She also said she would rather protect her peace than enter a relationship that comes with unnecessary pressure.
“ME? I KNOW MY WORTH. I’M NOT TAKING ON SOMEBODY’S SON JUST TO DEVELOP HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. 😂 MY BP IS A PEACEFUL 111/80 SO PLEASE, I BEG YOU, LET IT REMAIN THAT WAY.”
According to Uriel, marriage is increasingly being viewed as something that is not worth losing one’s peace over. She added that the current dating pool needs “Jesus, chlorine, and a complete water change.”
Her remarks attracted several reactions from social media users, with some agreeing that modern dating has become complicated while others blamed both men and women for contributing to the problem.
ChizBenny Mcb: The dating pool in 2026 needs the entire family not only Jesus
Kingsley Nwa: The question should be, who polluted the Dating Pool?
General Abefe: She no lie sha
Daluchukwu Dalu: You are right ooo, Uriel.
FilmEdge: All this one no concern me
Harry Aideloje Aigboje: Every eke market day, this one keeps whining about how messed up the dating pool is and how intentional men are hard to find nowadays. I thought we all agreed that relationship/ marriage is not worth the stress.
Oba Sopein-asore: Because we have brought error and wrong expectations into the dating game. Some even bring their corporate office rules into it. And you want natural results