Nia Long Says She’s ‘Okay’ With Her Boyfriend Refusing To Marry Her

Nia Long: “My Boyfriend Refuses To Marry Me; I’m OK With That”

Actress Nia Long is one of the most beautiful women in Hollywood, and she’s never been married – even though she’s been engaged, off-and-on for more than 7 years.

Nia was engaged to actor Massai Dorsey decades ago and the two share a son together, but for the last 10 years, the actress has been in a relationship with retired NBA player Ime Udoka.

Couple of years back, rumors circulated that she and Ime secret wed, but Nia quickly responded that “marriage isn’t a priority” for her and that everyone in her family is happy.

Nia and her baby’s father Ime have been engaged for five years now, but the famous couple has yet to tie the knot. The actress recently spoke about why she has never been married and discussed her aversion to jumping the broom.

“Love is complicated, let’s just start there,” Nia reportedly said. “And then you start a marriage, which I’ve never been married. And there’s a reason for that because I don’t know that I need to say ‘I do’ to prove to you that I love you. But also, what does marriage really [mean]… that you own me now and I own you? I don’t get that part.”

“I understand the religious aspect of marriage. That is beautiful and it’s fantastical and it’s dreamy and it’s every girl’s fantasy to have that moment,” Long continued. “But I don’t know that I need that to feel like I’m in a partnership that’s working.”