Nigerian-American actress and TV host Idia Aisien recently opened up about her experiences with dating, revealing that she has spent significant amounts of money supporting former partners, only to feel let down later.Gistlover news digest
In a discussion with media personality Toke Makinwa, Aisien shared that she used to financially assist the men she dated, believing it would help foster a long-term, committed relationship.
“I spent millions on men,” she admitted. “If a guy told me his business wasn’t doing well, I would give him a couple of millions. Back then, I was dating with the intention of marriage, so I didn’t want my partner to struggle. I tried to help him invest in things he was working on.”
She explained that she thought supporting a partner during tough times would lead to mutual care and respect in the future.
“I believed that if you support a guy in the beginning, when he eventually succeeds, he would be there for you too. I thought the way you treat him reflects how he will treat you later,” she said.
Aisien recounted a particularly painful experience with a former boyfriend she had financially helped, who later disappeared from her life while she discovered he had traveled to Dubai with another woman.
“At first, he said his phone wasn’t working,” she explained. “But then one of my brothers informed me that he was seen with another woman, and they even had photos. When I confronted him, he initially said his friends forced him to go, and later claimed it was for business purposes as well.”
Looking back, Aisien admitted that betrayal has been a part of her romantic experiences and has influenced how she approaches love today.
“Betrayal in relationships is something I’ve experienced,” she said.
Idia Aisien, who is also a model, first gained recognition as a host on lifestyle shows such as You Got Issues and Style 101 on Spice TV, before branching out into acting.