Nollywood actor Timini Egbuson has spoken candidly about a deeply personal regret, revealing that his intense focus on work and financial success once cost him a relationship he believed would have lasted a lifetime.
The 38-year-old shared the emotional confession during an interview on Jay On Air, where he reflected on losing a woman he described as his soulmate. According to Timini, there was no dramatic fallout or betrayal — just his constant absence.
At the time, the actor said he believed that providing financially was the clearest expression of love. He expected his partner to understand his long hours, constant hustle, and unavailability, convinced that he was doing everything necessary to secure a stable future.
That mindset, however, gradually pushed her away.
Timini revealed that the woman eventually married someone else — a man who could offer the time, presence, and emotional availability he could not provide at that stage of his life.
“I’m convinced that she was my soulmate,” he said, admitting that losing her remains one of his deepest regrets.
While acknowledging that money still matters, the actor said experience has taught him that financial provision alone cannot sustain a meaningful relationship.
“Money is just one out of many things that matter,” he explained.
Timini stressed that emotional presence is irreplaceable, highlighting the importance of listening, paying attention, remembering details, and showing genuine interest in a partner’s daily life. He warned that an excessive fixation on money can attract the wrong people — or force the right one to measure love purely in material terms.
“If all you can bring to a relationship is money, then you’re a very shallow man,” he stated bluntly.
The actor also admitted that poor communication and selfishness played roles in his past relationships. Through self-reflection and accountability, he says he has grown and learned lessons he now considers essential for healthier partnerships.
Timini Egbuson is one of Nollywood’s most prominent actors of his generation, known for roles in films and series such as Shanty Town, Breaded Life, and Elevator Baby.
This time, however, it wasn’t a role — it was real life, and a hard-earned lesson about love, balance, and what truly matters.
