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“Don’t Marry Young” – Venita Akpofure Warns Ladies Against Marrying Before 28
Big Brother Naija reality star, Venita Akpofure shared her insights on marriage, advising young women not to rush into it before the age of 28.
During an interview with Tacha, Venita, who expressed her affection for her school boyfriend, stressed the importance of enjoying one’s youth and exploring various aspects of life before committing to marriage.
She encouraged young women to resist the idea of settling down too early and highlighted the need to embrace their youth and experience different facets of life before making a lifelong commitment.
Venita discouraged the mindset of “high school sweetheart, we die here” and emphasized the significance of being young and carefree before entering into marriage.
Sharing her personal stance, the reality star mentioned that she wouldn’t allow her daughter to get married before the age of 28.
According to her, people need time to fully discover themselves and explore different experiences before deciding to be bound by the institution of marriage.
She said, “Do not marry young, I’m saying ideally — okay if my daughter came and approached me that she was ready to get married, if my daughter approaches me, as long as she’s not I swear to God, not up to 28, we can rock with it. Anything below 28, please no.”
“Because you’re going to change your mind and you don’t know all of who you are at 20-something. Don’t get me wrong, there are people who are mature oh. But you need to try different things in life, different experiences, to be sure of okay, I want to be stuck here. Because it’s handcuff, you’re there.”
“Because you’re stuck – that’s the social idea. Unless you’re Westernized like me, then you’re unstuck, you can unstuck yourself. I’m divorced. The ones that are enjoying now, ‘ll probably still reach a time where they’ll probably hate each other and still have to be in the same space.
“I’m telling you! Why do you think to say them get madam room and oga room? When the ground is shaking and I need space, I need space. Be in your room, I’ll be in my room.
“To me, an ideal marriage, my husband would have a wonderful house here, and mine would be over here, and there would be magnificent corridors connecting the two houses.”
KanyiDaily recalls that Venita Akpofure recently revealed that she missed the connection that comes with having a life partner.