Nollywood Actress Jaiye Kuti Shares Reason Why She Didn't Divorce Her Husband

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Yoruba Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Jaiye Kuti, has offered candid insights into the complexities of marriage, emphasizing that love alone is not sufficient to sustain a marital union.

The acclaimed actress, who recently sparked discussions online by acknowledging that many married women contemplate leaving their marriages, opened up about her own experiences in a recent interview with Saturday Beats.

Jaiye Kuti revealed that she had attempted to leave her marriage on three occasions, shedding light on the challenges she faced. In her candid discussion, she underscored the notion that marriage is not a bed of roses, emphasizing the need for understanding and forgiveness as crucial elements in navigating the trials that may arise.

The actress shared valuable advice for young individuals contemplating marriage, urging them to recognize that achieving 100 percent happiness, love, or romance in marriage is unrealistic. According to Kuti, challenges are inevitable, regardless of one's religious background.

She said, “I actually wanted people to know that marriage is not a bed of roses. I want women to know that understanding has 150 per cent to do in the success of every marriage because love is not enough. Yes, you need to love one another. But, there will be a time when you will look at each other, and wonder how you got married in the first place.

“That is the point where understanding comes in. Both spouses will have to understand that everybody is human, and are prone to mistakes. If the parties involved are not ready to forgive each other, they won’t be able to sustain the marriage.

“What if your husband cheats? Even men who don’t cheat could have other issues. I have been married for over 20 years. If I add the period of our courtship, that will be 25 years. My husband actually sponsored my education at the University of Lagos before we got married in 2000.

There is nothing like Jesus will not let my marriage be like that. It (marriage) has been ordained to have those challenges, whether one likes it or not, and whether one is a Christian, Muslim or even atheist. Marriages usually have challenges, and one just has to take it that way.

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