Why do you think celeb marriages don’t often last? Woli Agba: The only factor that destroys celebrity marriages is pride. If pride can be dealt with, marriages will last. Fame brings pride when care is not taken. The fact that the celeb is the talk of the town may have gone to his or her head and the spouse will likely suffer from it. A female celeb will have bigwigs in the society as fans, and this may make her despise her husband. Same goes for the man, because ladies would always flock around him. Pride would make him feel his wife would be the loser if she leaves him. However, humility will make the man ensure that he praises his wife and adores her when necessary. Do you keep a joint account, and would you advise couples to do same? Woli Agba: We don’t keep a joint account, but it’s not something that we cannot do. We are happy with anything we mutually agree to do. Having a joint account is not bad, but it must be a mutual agreement between the couple. What pet names do you have for each other? Woli Agba: She calls me honey. Olaife: He calls me my wife, iyawo Ayo (Ayo’s wife) and honey’s wife. Do you usually buy gifts for each other? Olaife: Yes, we do that very often. Do you regularly go on dates? Woli Agba: My busy schedule has not given us the chance to do that as much as we would have loved to. But we take walks together in the evenings whenever I’m around. What other things do you do to keep the fire of your love burning? Olaife: We pray, and we talk to ourselves. We express whatever we have in our minds immediately so that it wouldn’t lead to bottled up emotions. What is unique about your marriage? Woli Agba: I don’t think there is anything new again. But all the things that make a good marriage reflect in our home. We are the final audience of ourselves. Anything we have discussed is settled in our minds. We don’t need to talk to any other person after we have discussed. Can you recall the most memorable time of your marriage? Woli Agba: Everyday is memorable for me. But one that stands out was the day I organised a surprise birthday celebration for my wife. I had to hide her family and friends at her workplace unknown to her before she got to the office. Olaife: The most memorable time was my birthday surprise. On that day, I got a call from my boss that I should quickly report to the office; not knowing it was the handwork of my husband. He even dropped me off at the office, not knowing that he had planted my family and friends at one of the offices already decorated to surprise me. What are the key ingredients needed to sustain a marriage? Woli Agba: Love. Make sure the person you want to marry is someone you really love. Don’t manage to love anyone because makeup will not be on her face when you sleep and wake up. Olaife: Couples must learn to understand each other. And communication is key; talk about everything even when it is not necessary. You should also enjoy each other’s company. Does your husband partake in household chores? Olaife: Though he is usually busy, but he does some chores partially. Does he cook? Woli Agba: Yes, I cook. Olaife: Yes, he can cook water. What advice do you have for intending couples? Woli Agba: Marriage is a very wonderful institution which requires prayers. You need to be very sure God is leading you to marry the person you’re with. Open your eyes and don’t let anyone choose for you. No one will live with you both when you are married. Be very observant during courtship. If you cannot cope with anything during courtship, you would not likely be able to live with it in marriage. Photo credit: Facebook/Olerephotography
Wow!this is cute a young man talking of prayer regarding marriage,well I won’t say you can’t find them in our generation generation so I will just say it is hard to come by its really interesting,may God continually guide them. Reply
