Man laments over rising number of marriages in Nigeria
A Nigerian man has stirred mixed reactions online after sharing a video expressing concern over the increasing number of marriages in Uromi, Edo State.
In the video, the man lamented what he described as a growing trend of young people rushing into marriage without adequate preparation or deep consideration.
Man warns against going into marriage unprepared
He particularly warned young men to be cautious, stressing that marriage should not be entered into lightly.
The clip, which was shared on Instagram by @lindaikejisblog, quickly gained traction and sparked heated debates among social media users, with many offering differing opinions on marriage, readiness, and societal expectations.
While speaking in the video, the man questioned the reasons behind the surge in marriages, urging young people to critically examine their motivations.
Man warns of the ‘seriousness’ of marriage
He advised against succumbing to pressure from family, peers, or society, emphasizing that marriage comes with serious responsibilities that require emotional, financial, and mental readiness.
He said in part …
“I don’t know what is worrying these youths these days. Don’t you guys have sense? Everything is marriage. I don’t know what is wrong with you guys. You want to answer daddy or mummy. You want to train children. What do you know about this life? You guys should be careful. Just small house and car you buy and you start thinking next thing is marriage. What do you know about marriage? Una don marry all the girls finish. Everywhere marriage. What do you guys even benefit from marriage?”
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