Popular Nigerian author, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, has advised young women to be thoughtful and intentional when choosing a life partner, cautioning against the dangers of marrying out of desperation or pressure from society.
The award-winning writer, who is 47 years old, shared this advice during a recent event with students. She underscored the long-term impact of such a major decision, urging women to focus on finding partners who are kind, supportive, and emotionally mature.
“It’s really important who you choose. It’s really important. Young women, choose wisely,” Adichie said. “Sometimes as young women, you can tell that the person you’re with is not really a good person, but you’re desperate to get married. “You’re desperate to have somebody who’s your partner. Don’t settle. Be very careful who you choose.
“The person you choose as your life partner will make a huge difference in your life. “If you choose somebody who’s kind, supportive, it will make all the difference. So I can tell you that I chose well, there are some good men left.”
Adichie, the author of internationally acclaimed novels such as Half of a Yellow Sun and Americanah, has been married to Nigerian doctor Ivara Esege since 2009. The couple has three children, a daughter and twin boys.
Her comments also come as she recently opened up about reclaiming her identity by adopting her Igbo name, “Chimamanda,” after feeling a sense of detachment from her original name.
https://news360ng.com/do-not-rush-into-marriage-chimamanda-adichie-warns-young-ladies/
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