Nigerian singer Temilade Openiyi, better known by her stage name Tems, has shed light on her approach to navigating the complexities of romantic relationships.
In a recent interview, the singer revealed that she often misses romantic hints from guys because she sees them more as buddies than potential partners.
According to her, she likes to start as friends and see if things grow naturally.
Tems also revealed that she doesn’t like to flirt because she’s afraid of being too pushy or manipulative.
She said: “My problem is I do not realise when they are doing it because I assume the position of a sister, a friend so when I speak I am not flirting.
“I feel like I have been dodging it for so long that I genuinely do not know when it is happening until it is in my face, and they will be like ‘Look I like you’. “I do want to be a friend unless I actually like this person. If I call you my gee, and I feel something, I will still like oh yeah my gee but you are not my gee. My problem is, I am 0 over 100.
“If I am flirting, it is too much, is like really in- tense and it is either that or I do nothing. Because I always feel like I accelerate things too much.”
