Ex-BBN Housemate & Dad, Thin Tall Tony Shares How His Wife’s Advice Keeps Him In Check Plus His Golden Rule On Keeping A Marriage Intact
Controversial ex-Big Brother Nigeria housemate, dancer, actor and dad-of-three, Anthony Effiong, popularly known as Thin Tall Tony, has shared his wife’s specific advice to him that helps him keep his head above water when it comes to women. In the same interview granted to PUNCH, Anthony whose marriage of five years is still going strong revealed his golden rule for a lasting marriage. Recall that the father-of-three kept knowledge of his marital status away from other housemates and flirted freely with female housemates during the 99 days reality show in 2017.
After it was revealed as the show closed that he was in fact very married and his wife was close to term with their third child; the actor dad who hoped to win and believed the end would justify the means suffered a lot of backlash, which probably also cost him a lot of opportunities after the show ended.
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In a new interview with PUNCH Anthony said his wife often gives him resounding advice on his interaction with women. He said;
“My wife advises me to watch what I say, because I have a tendency to lead people on. When I deal with the opposite sex and I feel that we are getting too close, I walk away.”
He said,
“My wife advises me to watch what I say, because I have a tendency to lead people on. When I deal with the opposite sex and I feel that we are getting too close, I walk away.”
Speaking about his marriage,and the golden rule for a lasting marital Union, Tony said;
“Trust has kept my marriage going. When I got married, I met with two people I really respected, who are veterans in the arts.
I asked them for advice and they told me not to involve any man of God in my marriage.
I tell people not to ever think that they need counselling in their marriage. If you have a problem with your husband or wife, sort it out yourself.
Don’t involve family members; don’t bring people in because they will only tell you how they manage their own situation. You could get an advice that could break you.
One should always put God first in everything one does. If one has a problem, one should always lay it out.
My wife and I argue – it’s human nature. I still don’t understand her and she doesn’t still understand me. People tell us we are an amazing couple but we are a work in progress.”
On his sparse usage of social media, Effiong said,
“I am not a social media freak. I only post my work that I know would affect the community positively. I post when it’s my birthday or wedding anniversary. I could do all that.
For me, it’s not a major thing. I only try to promote what I can, not because I want to show people. People meet me telling me they never knew I’m friendly and calm.
If I am not doing any show, I would most likely go home with my children playing and laughing.”