My husband wants to have it almost every minute and it’s affecting my job – Woman laments

I first met my husband through my mother. She worked with his mother at a government hospital, and their friendship eventually opened the door to our connection.

At the time, I had just completed my university education and was waiting for my NYSC call-up letter to begin my service year. Marriage was the last thing on my mind then—I was focused on the next steps of building my career.

As the firstborn in my family, however, my mother’s hopes for me were clear. Even during my years in school, she occasionally dropped hints about marriage, though it never felt overwhelming. But after graduation, her subtle hints grew into stronger nudges.

She often reminded me that stability through marriage was important and that I should not “wait too long.”

Looking back, I realize her intentions were rooted in love and concern, though at the time I sometimes felt the weight of her expectations. I agreed to meet the young man she and my future mother-in-law had in mind.

To my surprise, we connected easily. He was respectful, focused, and genuinely interested in building a life together. What started as an introduction arranged by our mothers gradually blossomed into something real.

By 2017, we stood before our families and friends to exchange vows. Soon after, we welcomed our first child, followed by our second. Motherhood brought new challenges, but also immeasurable joy. Despite the ups and downs every couple faces, my husband and I have managed to keep our home steady and filled with love.

Sometimes, I reflect on how different my path could have been if my mother had not played such a strong role in guiding me toward marriage when she did. What I thought was pressure at the time has, in hindsight, shaped my life in profound ways. Today, as I raise my two children, I carry forward the lessons of family influence, responsibility, and the unexpected turns that love can take…CONTINUE MORE READING>>>