A divorced Nigerian woman has advised women to stay committed to their marriages and relationships, insisting that there is ‘nothing outside’ worth leaving for.
Her advice, shared in a viral TikTok video, has sparked widespread reactions online.
Divorcee Urges Women to Stay Committed
The woman, identified on TikTok as @rhoda2369, told her followers that despite difficulties, women should remain in their marriages or relationships.
According to her, leaving a relationship should only happen under extreme circumstances, particularly when there is physical abuse.
She said: “Stay put in your marriage. Stay put with your fiancée. Stay put with your boyfriend, whatever it is that you have going on. It is not rosy out there. The only time that I advise that you leave your marriage is when there is a physical abuse or violence.”
Lessons from Her Own Experience
Rhoda spoke openly about her past marriage, recounting a painful experience where she considered leaving her husband after catching him talking to another woman.
She revealed that her husband allegedly threatened to divorce her and take her money and property.
“My husband dey follow another lady dey talk say him go divorce me. He say him go divorce me carry my money. Say him go collect all my property, divorce me collect him child,” she said.
Despite these challenges, she uses her story to encourage women to carefully weigh their decisions before leaving a marriage.
Handling Rough Times in Marriage
The woman emphasized that every relationship faces tough periods. She encouraged couples to communicate, manage disagreements, and seek help when needed, instead of rushing into separation.
Physical Abuse as the Only Red Flag
According to Rhoda, the only acceptable reason to leave a relationship is when physical abuse or violence is involved.
She stressed that women should prioritize their safety but otherwise try to work through marital problems.
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