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“How I foolishly gave my Ex my six-month salary” — Sarah Martins
People do foolish things in the name of love and loyalty, Nollywood actress Sarah Martins was no different.
In an Instagram post, the actress opened up about a deeply personal experience that has distorted her approach towards sex and romance.
Sarah Martins in a lengthy post, revealed how she once gave 50% of her salary each month for six months to her then-boyfriend, only to later discover he was using her hard-earned money to support another woman’s business.
This revelation follows fashion designer Veeke James’s recent story of manipulation, as more women in the entertainment industry are voicing their experiences of betrayal and recovery.
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For Sarah Martins, the discovery of her ex’s deception stung even more when she learned the woman he funded eventually married someone else, despite benefiting from her financial support.
“I’m a lover girl and I go hard for people I love,” Sarah wrote, emphasizing how the experience has made her rethink her boundaries in relationships. Now, she’s fully embracing a new perspective.
With a mix of humor and resolve, she declared;
“With my full chest, I AM CURRENTLY A GOLD DIGGER. I will support my man, but only if he’s shown he can support me too.”
In Sarah’s story, her blind loyalty turned victory lap for another woman, and for sure, it struck a chord with followers.
The Nollywood actress garnered some engagement on her page with her story, sparking conversations about financial boundaries in relationships and the importance of mutual support.