Singer and songwriter Simisola Kosoko professionally known as Simi recently appeared on the ZeroConditions Podcast where she discussed her views on relationships.
During the discussion, the 36-year-old mother of one emphasized on what makes a successful marriage relationship.
According to the talented artist, both partners must invest in a relationship for it to thrive, highlighting the importance of compromise and mutual effort.
Simi, who is happily married to her colleague, Adekunle Gold, pointed out that a relationship cannot succeed with only one person putting in the effort, regardless of how hard they try.
She stressed that relationships require vulnerability, compromise, and sacrifice from both parties. She also underlined the importance of good communication, which helps partners stay connected and resolve their differences.
“I have a take; one person cannot make a relationship work. I don’t care how many prayers you pray, how hard you work, or how much therapy you do. If one person is the only one investing in the relationship, the relationship is not working; it can never work.
“It will never work because it takes two; that’s the point of a relationship. It takes two, three, or four. I don’t know what we’re doing these days. But the point is, it definitely takes more than one person; it takes a village.
“Love requires vulnerability, compromise, and sacrifice, but it has to be in an ‘I know that I have to put part of myself down in this relationship, but I don’t want to be doing it myself’ type of way.
“I think there should be great communication; if you don’t have great communication, it won’t work, even if you love that person.
“Communication is hearing someone and hearing what they’re saying. And even if you disagree, you’re meeting it with love and compassion. Because you’re not always going to be on the same page, you’re going to disagree, and sometimes you can’t stand that person, but you love them enough to find your way back to the same page.”
