Veteran actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has given advice to couples who are facing opposition from a family member. In an interview with The Morayo Show, Omotola discussed relationship dynamics and advised viewers to sincerely try to develop empathy and trust with disapproving family members by being patient and persistent.
“But through life, as an Omotola, I would advise that if the family of your spouse doesn’t like you, try everything you possibly can to make them understand you. However, there are some parents who are simply determined not to like you,” she said.
“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”
“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 continued.
“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 concluded.
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