Real reasons I’m scared of marriage – Macaroni

Popular Nigerian comedian and online content creator, Mr Macaroni, has spoken candidly about why he remains hesitant to pursue marriage, citing emotional vulnerability and fear of unreciprocated love as key reasons.

The 32-year-old entertainer, whose real name is Debo Adebayo, made these remarks during an appearance on Dating In Lagos, where he shared personal insights into his decision to stay single for now.

“When I notice that I start liking someone, I always try to pull back because I don’t want to be in a relationship,” he said. “I’m not thinking about marriage. I did not say I won’t get married, I’m just saying I’m not thinking about it right now.”

Adebayo emphasized that his main concern lies in giving his heart to someone who may not return the same level of affection.

“My fear is I cannot commit myself on the level to share my life and love with a person,” he admitted. “I’m just very scared that they might not reciprocate and hurt me and that will mess things up for me.”

He further explained that emotional distress could disrupt his concentration and creative flow.

“When I love, I love completely and when the other person does something to hurt me, I can lose focus. Right now, I’m 100% committed to my career. That is where I’m at right now. I’m not yet fully convinced about the institution. I have zoned out.”

Despite his current stance, Mr Macaroni acknowledged that he has experienced deep romantic feelings in the past and still harbors affection for a former love, though life circumstances have kept them apart.

“It’s not that I’ve not been in love. There’s someone that I really loved and I still love her but there are a lot of circumstances that cannot make us to be together, a lot of different tests,” he said.