“If you want your home to stand like Iroko tree, close these 7 doors” – Grandpa shares powerful advice

A video of an elderly man offering relationship advice has gone viral after he outlined what he described as “seven dangerous doors” couples must close to build a stable and lasting marriage.

The message, shared on Facebook by AZ TV, has resonated with many viewers online.

Advice Rooted in Wisdom and Experience

In the video, the elderly man explained common issues that can destroy a marriage if not adresssed.

He emphasized that marriage requires intentional effort, discipline, and emotional maturity, warning that leaving certain ‘doors’ open could weaken even the strongest unions.

The Seven “Dangerous Doors”

According to him, couples must guard against habits and behaviours that threaten peace in the home.

These include holding on to past relationships, allowing too many external influences, pride, infidelity, unforgiveness, comparison, and poor communication.

He explained each point using relatable analogies, stressing the importance of loyalty, humility, forgiveness, and open dialogue in sustaining a healthy marriage.

In his words:

“If you want your home to stand like the great Iroko tree, you must close seven dangerous doors. Listen closely.

“Number one, the door of the ex-lover. The bird that keeps looking back at his old nest will eventually crash into a tree. You cannot build a future with hands that are still clinging to the past. When you marry, the old road is closed. He who hunts two rats at the same time will go home with empty hands.

“Number two, the door of the third party. A pot that cooks for the whole village never settles on the fire. Your marriage is a secret garden. If you invite every friend and relative to plant their seeds, your own crops will di£. The mouth that eats with everyone cannot keep the secrets of the home.

“Number three, the door of pride. Pride is like a b0ne stuck in the throat. It prevents you from swallowing the truth. In a marriage, you must learn to bend. The blade of grass that bows to the wind survives the storm, but the stiff tree breaks. Do not let I am right d£str0y. We are happy.

“Number four, the door of ad¥lt£ry. A man who goes to the stream to drink from another’s cup when he has a well at home is looking for his coma. Ad¥lt£ry is a fire that consumes the house it started in. No matter how beautiful the neighbour’s soup looks, it can never satisfy your hunger like your own.

“Number five, the door of unforgiveness. When you refuse to forgive, you are drinking p0is0n and expecting your partner to d!£. Marriage is the union of two great forgivers. If you keep a record of every fly that lands on your skin, you will never have peace. Wash the plate and eat again.

“Number six, the door of comparison. The grass in the neighbour’s yard is green. If you spend your time looking at another person’s compound, your own will grow weeds. The moon does not compete with the sun. They both shine when it is their time. Love the person you chose.

“Number seven, the door of silent treatment. Silence in a home is not always peace. Sometimes it is the sound of a wall being built. When you stop talking, the d£vil starts whispering. A problem that is not spoken about is like a wound hidden under a cloth. It will r0t until it is exposed to the air. If you lock these seven doors, the wind of the world may blow, but your lamp will never go out. Please share this video. Someone needs it. And remember, Grandpa loves you…”

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