Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has said that there will be tough days in every marriage.
She recently revealed that there are times when she looks at her husband and she doesn’t feel in love with him.
Speaking during an interview on Chude Jideonwo’s live podcast, Omotola shared that during those challenging moments in her marriage, she simply runs to God to report her husband.
According to her, she goes to God during her marital crisis not because she is madly in love with her husband, but to honour her Creator who brought them together to start a family.
The moviestar stated that her husband has most likely had moments when he looks at her and wonders how she became his wife as well.
“There are times when I look at him and I’m not in love. I go to God and report him. I honour him not because I’m head over heels in love at that moment, but because I honour the One who gave me the mandate to be with him.
There are times I look at him and think, ‘Somebody please remind me why I married this man.’ And he probably feels the same way about me. Those days come,” she said.
She further urged couples to learn to embrace their humanity, especially in a world that is obsessed with perfect love stories.
Omotola concluded by emphasizing the need for women to see themselves as worthy co-pilots in their marriage to avoid power struggles.
“From the onset, when you’re meeting someone, make sure you have God. Pray that you meet the right person.
I don’t believe in gender equality in the sense that both partners are identical. There is always a head and an assistant.
When a woman proves herself as a worthy co-pilot, there’s no need for power struggles. Give respect and you’ll be respected.
There are times when love fizzles, but friendship holds it together. Be open. Talk to each other. That’s how you last.
Don’t put everything out there. Shelter your family and leave the rest to God,” she added.
