Nollywood actress, Yvonne Jegede, has opened up on her view concerning marriage, describing it as something she considers overrated.
Naija News reports that the 42-year-old actress said she is open to the idea of remarriage if it happens naturally, but she is not actively pursuing it.
Jegede, in an interview with Naija FM, explained that many relationships change after marriage, with couples who dated for years sometimes separating within a short time.
She questioned whether the institution of marriage always improves a relationship, suggesting that it often introduces intolerance.
She said it may be better to simply find someone you love and live together without formal marriage.
She said, “I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it. I have learnt not to say ‘never’.
“I think marriage is overrated. A lot of people who dated for 10 to 15 years, got married, and they broke up within 2 to 3 years. Sometimes, you wonder why such couples didn’t just remain unmarried. Because when they add the marriage tag, a lot of intolerance gets in the way.
“I think it is better to find who you love and just cohabit with them.”
Recall that the actress’s previous marriage to Olakunle Abounce Fawole ended in 2019 after less than a year.
She pointed to financial challenges and her ex-husband’s inability to handle the relationship and show respect as reasons for their split.
In earlier interviews, Jegede admitted she had been the leading provider during the marriage and regretted prioritising love over financial security.
