“I am not marrying again”: Man leaves home as wife brings late sister’s 6 children
A woman’s attempt to support her late sister’s children has sparked tensions in her marriage, leading her husband to leave their home.
According to a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), the woman’s elder sister passed away, leaving behind six children, all girls, aged between six and twenty.
The woman attended the burial and returned home with all six children, despite not having any children of her own.
Frustration Mounts in the Household
The post revealed that her husband was immediately unsettled by the situation. “Although they don’t have kids yet, but bringing 6 kids to your house, hmmm,” the woman wrote. She added that arguments occasionally erupted between the couple as a result.
Eventually, the husband decided to leave the house. “He just woke up one day and left the house,” the post read. He reportedly told his wife, “I am not marrying again, either she return the kids back to their father or I won’t come back home.”
When the wife questioned him, asking what if the children were his, he replied, “I wouldn’t want to give birth to 6 kids in the first place.” He then packed his belongings and left the house.
Online Reactions Highlight Importance of Communication
Several X users weighed in on the situation, stressing communication and mutual respect in relationships.
Sammy commented: “This is why communication is important in relationships, she should have communicated her decision to her husband first before bringing them to the house.
“She failed to acknowledge his presence and leadership in the home and family, she totally disregarded and disrespected him in his home, it shows she doesn’t honour her husband.
“And she shows no remorse of her action, she has a poor sense of judgement and made haste to decide without consulting her husband, that’s a very wrong thing to do.”
Georgina added: “She can be her sister’s keeper without having to bring those children into her home. Except she is footing all the bills the man made the best choice for himself.
“If your niceness brings discomfort to another person. Your niceness is wickedness. Caring shouldn’t come at the expense of your partner’s peace of mind.”
Omo_Benya said: “That was a lot sha. Even my mum that lost her younger sister with 4 kids, she only took one and that is the last born. The third one is with the father while the first two were with other family members. That 6 is too much oo.”
OmoIyabiola commented: “The woman should be understanding. Taking up responsibilities of 1 kid is much already but 6 is too far.”
Bisola concluded: “God will help her and the kids. The 20 year old is old enough to support, he should get something doing. Life is unfair to so many people.”
The incident has sparked widespread discussion online about balancing compassion and partnership, highlighting the challenges couples face when unexpected family responsibilities arise.
