Veteran Nollywood actor, Pete Edochie, has advised married men to avoid situations where they become dependent on their wives for their daily meals.
Edochie, who spoke about the realities of marriage and family responsibilities, warned that prolonged dependence on a wife for food could subject a man to ridicule and emotional distress.
The veteran actor made the remarks while featuring on Isbae U’s interview platform, Curiosity Made Me Ask.
Speaking from his personal experience, Edochie said his comments were informed by his nearly six decades of marriage, stressing that men should take seriously their traditional responsibility of providing for their families.
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He said:
“I want you to listen properly. This is wisdom from somebody who has been in that institution for almost 60 years. I have been married for the past 57 years.
“If things change and your wife has to feed you for two or three days, you would want to take poison. The kind of insult that will be heaped on you because your wife is feeding you, don’t ever think about it.”
The actor’s comments have sparked discussions about the changing roles of men and women in modern marriages, particularly around financial responsibilities and household provision.
While traditional expectations often place the responsibility of providing for the family on the husband, economic realities have increasingly seen couples share financial responsibilities, with wives also becoming major or sole breadwinners in some households.
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Edochie, however, appeared to be emphasizing the importance of a man being financially responsible for his family and avoiding a situation where he is unable to meet basic household needs.
The actor has remained a prominent voice on issues relating to marriage, family, culture and traditional values, often drawing from his extensive personal and professional experience.
His latest remarks have generated reactions online, with some Nigerians agreeing with his position on male responsibility, while others have argued that temporary financial dependence within a marriage should not be viewed as a source of shame, particularly when couples support each other during difficult periods.
