My mother-in-law pushed for my divorce, now wants me to stay after her son contracted HIV
A Nigerian woman has sparked widespread reactions on social media after revealing that her husband contracted HIV following pressure from his mother to divorce her.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), the woman explained that her mother-in-law never approved of their marriage and actively worked to end it.
Mother-in-law’s influence and betrayal
She wrote: “My mother inlaw pushed my in husband to divOrce me. Just because she never wanted her son to marry me in the first place, and now my husband has started chasing anything inside skirt.
“Me i only focus on taking care of myself and our kids. Now he is sick. They took him to the hospital. The test they did is out, and he is HIV POSITIVE, Now i am leaving him. His mother wants me to stay. Please advise me..”
The post quickly went viral, drawing reactions from netizens offering advice, sympathy, and warnings.
Netizens weigh in
Head of State wrote: “This is painful and complicated, but your health and your children come first. Protect yourself, get tested, and seek proper medical and legal advice. Staying out of guilt can destroy you. Choose safety and peace.”
Rhoda added: “Your safety comes first — emotionally, physically, and health-wise. HIV is serious, and you have every right to protect yourself.”
Abdoulllmuhd commented: “Well mother inlaws have been doing that for a long time especially to th man who doesn’t know what he’s doing.”
Dr Xia Khan expressed: “My heart goes out to you. No one deserves this kind of pain or betrayal. May you find strength, protection, and peace as you prioritize your health and your children. You’re not wrong for choosing yourself.”
Ijoba suggested: “First marry into a family that loves you. Secondly HIV can be manage and you can stand by him and support him and show him all the love he needs. Lastly go get tested before anything.”
Idara said: “I hate men who can’t make their decision and stand their ground when it comes to family or anything that has to do with them direct. Why allowed to be influenced by your mother in such way? It shows how weak a man he is.”
Ifeoluwa concluded: “This is a serious situation, and your priority has to be your safety and your children’s well-being. Staying with someone who is knowingly putting you and your family at risk is not required or fair.
“Your mother-in-law may pressure you to stay, but you are not obligated to sacrifice your health or peace for anyone else’s wishes.
“Focus on protecting yourself and your children, getting proper medical advice, and seeking support from people you trust. Walking away in this situation is not wrong, it’s an act of courage and self-preservation.”
The post has reignited discussions about family interference in marriages and the importance of personal safety and health in relationships.
