Watching Love In Every Word felt like opening a love letter you didn’t know was for you. From the first scene, one was drawn in. Chioma (played by BamBam Olawunmi-Adenibuyan) is a woman that carries herself like someone who’s been through things. From the first few scenes, you can see the weight in her silence and the caution in her joy. And then comes Odogwu (played by Uzor Arukwe) who doesn’t just show up; he shows out. The man was intentional, consistent, and ready to pour love into her like it was second nature.

Let me confess: I found myself smiling. Because that kind of love? It’s the one you pray for, journal about, tweet quotes for. The romance was rich in emotion (and in cash too).

But somewhere in the middle of all that softness, I paused. I couldn’t shake off how wildly unrealistic some parts felt. I mean, Odogwu literally bought her peace of mind with his bank account. He solved heartbreak with grand gestures, surprises, and credit alerts. And I kept wondering… is this love? Or is this wishful thinking sponsored by financial power?

The movie clearly wants us to believe that love should be loud; expressive, giving, gentle, and rooted in action. And honestly? That message is beautiful. There’s something refreshing about seeing a Nigerian man show affection without pride or fear. No cheating scandals. No manipulation. Just steady, healthy love. For a moment, it feels like the kind of story we need more of.

But let’s not pretend we all watched it the same way. Some people will watch Love In Every Word and see goals; a reminder that real love shows up with both heart and hands. They’ll take every scene as a blueprint for the love they deserve. And they’re not wrong. This kind of media makes us believe in better. In fact, some people need to see love expressed this way to believe it’s possible at all.

Others will watch it, feel the butterflies, but also raise their brows. Because in real life, healing from pain takes more than a man who speaks in baritone and throws money at your wounds. It takes emotional work from both people. In real life, the soft life has limits. You won’t always have someone who can gift-wrap your problems and make them disappear. They’ll love you through it, not around it. So even though the film moves you, you walk away adjusting the message to fit reality.

Then there are those who won’t buy it at all. They’ll roll their eyes at the luxury, the gifts, the perfect boyfriend package. To them, it’s all noise. They’ll say the movie romanticizes wealth and feeds people fantasies. That it places pressure on men to perform money instead of love, and on women to sit back and expect a miracle man. And honestly? I don’t blame that view either. If you’ve seen what real-life relationships look like, you know love doesn’t always come with a bow on it.

Me? I’m somewhere in the middle.
I believe love should be kind, intentional, safe. I also believe it’s not always shiny or Instagram-worthy. Love In Every Word reminded me of both — the sweetness we want and the expectations we sometimes need to check. The best part of the story wasn’t the money or the gestures. It was the patience. The softness. The fact that Odogwu didn’t rush her healing, and Chioma (A.K.A ‘Achalugo’) allowed herself to be seen, even when it scared her.

This movie isn’t just a love story. It’s a conversation. It made me feel things; joy, caution, hope, a bit of “God when,” and a whole lot of “hmm.” It’s the kind of story that gets people talking, because we all see it differently. And that’s the beauty of it.

So if you ask me whether I liked it? I did. But did I believe all of it? Not really. Still, it left something with me. A feeling. A question. And maybe that’s enough.
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