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By BigEyeUg Team
Ugandan musician Cindy Sanyu has weighed in on how television and social media are shaping unrealistic expectations in relationships.
According to the Ayokya Yokya singer, many people today are chasing a version of love that is influenced by what they watch rather than what is real.
“If you borrow to get a woman you cannot afford, it’s because mentally you’ve defined that as success,” she said.
Cindy explained that the idea of “making it” in relationships has been distorted, with many people feeling pressured to match a certain lifestyle just to be accepted.
She noted that this often leads to people entering relationships they cannot sustain, especially when trying to impress partners who are already at a higher level financially or socially.
“She’s at a level where you need to meet her… and you have to fake it every single day,” she said.
Instead, the singer emphasized the value of building with someone who understands your starting point and is willing to grow together.
“There’s that very pretty broke girl… she’s industrious… you can build with her,” Cindy added.
Cindy, who is married to Prynce Joel Okuyo and has three children, believes real success in relationships is not about appearances but partnership and growth.
Her comments have sparked debate, especially among young people navigating love in a digital age where lifestyles are constantly displayed and compared.
In the end, it’s clear that TV and social media have played a big role in shaping how people view relationships—and in many cases, it has done more harm than good.
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