Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has cautioned couples against rushing into marriages where a partner’s family remains openly hostile, warning that such unions may prove emotionally draining.
Speaking on relationship dynamics during an interview on The Morayo Show shared on YouTube on Wednesday, the actress urged partners facing family disapproval to first make genuine efforts to build understanding.
“But, through life, through life, as a Omotola, I would advise that if the families of the spouse don’t like you, try everything you possibly can to make them understand you.
“But there are some parents that are just hell-bent on not going to like you,” she said.
According to her, resistance sometimes stems from deep-seated prejudice.
“There is nothing you’re going to do.
“They already have prejudices, you know, they’ve decided that maybe they don’t like you because you’re from a particular place in Nigeria or the world, or they already have their own opinions,” she said.
Omotola noted that even when some families appear to reconsider their stance, the change may not be permanent.
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“Some might change their mind, even that is dicey, because it means that they might change it again, But my advice is truly, it’s not worth it.
“Marriage in itself is already an institution where you’re going to face a lot. It’s a lifetime journey,” she said.
She stressed that marriage requires support, particularly from family, and warned that starting a union amid hostility could make the journey unnecessarily difficult.
“So why do you want to start with people that already have some type of, you know, against you? You want to go in, in love, because every step of the way you’re going to need support.
“So if these people are not going to support you from the beginning, you’re going to have a very rough journey. If that’s the life you want, then good luck and go for it,” she added.
The actress concluded that while patience and engagement are important, couples must think critically before committing to relationships where family opposition persists.
