Nigerian actor Yul Edochie, known for his roles in Nollywood, has shared his perspective on marriage, emphasizing that it should not be considered a do-or-die affair.
Yul Edochie has faced public discussions and criticism over his decision to take on a second wife in recent months.
Several months ago, Yul, the son of the legendary actor Pete Edochie, announced that he had entered into a new marriage with Judy Austin, a fellow colleague in the Nollywood industry.
He shared the news on his verified Instagram account, including a picture of himself with a child born to his new wife.
Prior to this second marriage, Yul had been married to his first wife, May, for over a decade, and the couple had four children together. Tragically, they lost their first son, Kambilichukwu, in March.
Given the public scrutiny of his marital choices, Yul took to his verified Instagram account to share his views on marriage.
He noted that marriage is a beautiful institution and encouraged those with the dream of getting married not to be discouraged.
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The actor stated, “Marriage is a beautiful thing. Don’t let anybody discourage you. If your dream is to get married, go ahead & achieve your dream. A few tips can help you have a long-lasting marriage but there’s no laid down proven formula to it. You can marry someone you dated for 10yrs & the marriage won’t last.
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“You can marry someone you met yesterday and have a long-lasting marriage. And most times the main reason for a marriage crash is not revealed on social media. Only the couple actually know exactly what went wrong.
Marriage is also not a do-or-die affair. Try your best to make it work, if it doesn’t, it’s not the end of the world. Wish yourselves well and move on.
Some journeys last forever. While some journeys have to end for others to begin. Love & Peace always.”(sic)