FAMILY OPPOSITION CAN STRAIN MARRIAGE, THINK TWICE – OMOTOLA ADVISES COUPLES
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By Aishat Momoh. O.
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has advised couples facing disapproval from a partner’s family to make sincere efforts to build understanding before considering ending their relationship, while cautioning that persistent hostility should not be ignored.
Speaking on relationship dynamics during an interview on The Morayo Show, shared on YouTube on Wednesday, the actress said partners should first attempt to win over resistant family members through patience, openness and genuine engagement.
“But, through life, as an Omotola, I would advise that if the families of the spouse don’t like you, try everything you possibly can to make them understand you. But there are some parents that are just hell-bent on not going to like you,” she said.
According to her, some families may already have formed opinions based on prejudice, including ethnic background or personal bias, making acceptance difficult regardless of effort.
“There is nothing you’re going to do. They already have prejudices, you know, they’ve decided that maybe they don’t like you because you’re from a particular place in Nigeria or the world, or they already have their own opinions,” she stated.
Omotola stressed that while some relatives may eventually soften their stance, such changes can be uncertain.
“Some might change their mind, even that is dicey, because it means that they might change it again,” she noted.
The actress warned that marriage is already demanding and that entering it without the support of extended family can make the journey more challenging.
“My advice is truly, it’s not worth it. Marriage in itself is already an institution where you’re going to face a lot. It’s a lifetime journey,” she said.
She concluded by urging couples to think critically before committing to relationships where hostility from in-laws persists, noting that support systems are crucial in sustaining a lifelong union.
“So why do you want to start with people that already have some type of thing against you? You want to go in, in love, because every step of the way you’re going to need support. So if these people are not going to support you from the beginning, you’re going to have a very rough journey. If that’s the life you want, then good luck and go for it.”
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