Lilian Afegbai reveals her private life, trust struggles, and therapy journey, sharing why she keeps personal matters away from public view
Lilian Afegbai, Nollywood actress and producer, has opened up about her intensely private lifestyle, revealing that she deliberately keeps her romantic relationships and personal affairs away from public view, including from close friends.
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She shared her thoughts during an appearance on Unfiltered and Extra Spicy on Friday.
Afegbai described herself as naturally secretive, explaining that she does not feel obliged to share intimate aspects of her life with anyone, regardless of their closeness.
“In real life, I do not discuss my relationship or my private life with my friends,” she said.
“I am a very secretive person, and I do not care if you say I am not trustworthy, but I will not discuss my personal life with you.”
The actress attributed her guarded nature to unresolved childhood trauma, noting that past experiences shaped her trust issues over the years.
Afegbai revealed that she is currently undergoing therapy to confront these challenges, describing herself as a “work in progress.”
“I just have serious trust issues from childhood trauma. I am even tackling it now by seeing a therapist, and I am still a work in progress,” she added.
Despite an active social life and an outgoing personality, Afegbai clarified that being sociable does not imply emotional openness.
She explained that people often misinterpret her friendliness as deep accessibility.
“People assume because I have plenty of friends, they think I am close to everybody. I am not like that at all,” she said.
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Afegbai’s candid reflections offer a rare glimpse into the personal boundaries she has carefully constructed, highlighting the distinction between public perception and private reality in the lives of high-profile figures.
Mariam Balogun is a contributor to Freelanews.com, covering news, business, and public affairs.
