A Nigerian man, Ufuoma Bernard, has cautioned successful women against marrying men who are less accomplished than them.
He shared the warning after the sad story of a Nigerian woman who reportedly faced physical, financial, and emotional abuse in her marriage.
According to Mr. Bernard, a marriage tends to succeed when the man is more successful than the woman, rather than the reverse.
He explained on Facebook: “A man can marry down successfully, but a woman marrying down is risky. Sefa Awen, for example, married her employee, Doosuursh Awen, and even brought him into her home. This is a common mistake.
Successful women should seek partners who are equally or more successful. Avoid choosing someone just because he looks strong or attractive but has no money. Marrying down can lead to serious problems, unhappiness, or even tragedy.”
