Reality TV personality, Doyin David, from Big Brother Naija, recently shared her perspective on marriage and the role of women in a video on her Instagram.
In the video, she emphasized her reluctance to become a full-time housewife and outlined several reasons for her decision.
Doyin expressed concerns about the unpredictable nature of relationships, citing the possibility of her future husband changing and potentially leaving her and their children without financial support. She highlighted the importance of financial independence, asserting that women who are self-sufficient garner greater respect from men.
In her own words, [blockquote]
“I will never be a full-time housewife. Number one, people change. What if he [my future husband] changes? What if he meets another girl and then he stops catering for me and my kids?
Number two, there’s this level of respect that comes with having your own money like when your partner knows you can provide. You don’t need to ask them for everything. You can handle certain things in the house. And I would really like to have that respect in my marriage.
And third, there are certain things that are out of our control. What if he dies? God forbid. We don’t pray for that but what if he dies? How am I going to sustain myself and my kids? So, sustainability is a very big thing for me. At least, I would have a business.”
[/blockquote]Doyin's perspective sheds light on her desire for financial stability, independence, and a sense of security in the face of life's uncertainties.