A 34-year-old businessman has opened up about the emotional and financial strain he says has overwhelmed his life since getting married.
In a lengthy post circulating online, the man revealed that his once thriving business and peaceful lifestyle have been disrupted by the responsibilities he took on after marrying a 25-year-old woman.
According to him, his mother had encouraged him to settle down after he began achieving success in business. After a short three-month relationship, he met his wife’s family and the couple proceeded with marriage.
The businessman explained that his success did not come easily. He said he dropped out of college at the age of 20 following the death of his father, which forced him to take responsibility for supporting his mother and three younger siblings.
During that difficult period, he and his mother worked different jobs to pay bills and ensure his siblings could continue their education.
By the time he turned 25, he had managed to save enough money to start an electronics business, which gradually grew into a successful venture.
Seven years later, he said the business had expanded significantly, enabling him to purchase three houses and three luxury cars.
However, he claimed things began to change after he met his wife’s family during their introduction.
According to him, the family described their daughter as “their most precious child” and stated that whoever married her would be expected to support the entire family financially.
At the time, he said he agreed to the expectation because his business was doing well.
Problems allegedly started six months after the wedding when two of his wife’s sisters moved into their home.
He added that when his wife became two months pregnant, her parents and the rest of her siblings also moved in, saying they wanted to help take care of her during the pregnancy.
The businessman said that two years later, the entire family is still living with him and depending on him for financial support.
According to him, he now spends a significant portion of his income covering household bills and responding to frequent financial requests from his wife’s relatives.
He also alleged that his wife does not allow his own mother or siblings to visit their home, claiming there is no space because her family members already occupy the house.
The man said that whenever he suggests that her relatives should move out, his wife becomes angry and threatens to leave the marriage.
Meanwhile, he revealed that his business has recently begun to struggle due to the financial pressure.
In a bid to keep the company afloat, he said he was forced to sell one of his houses to raise funds.
The situation reportedly worsened when his mother-in-law recently asked him to buy her a new phone.
When he explained that his business was no longer doing well, he claimed she responded by saying he should have “left her daughter for the rich man they planned to give her to” if he could not take care of their needs.
The businessman said the ongoing pressure has left him physically exhausted and emotionally drained.
He added that he had once planned to sponsor his siblings to study abroad, but all his income is now being spent on supporting his wife’s family.
According to him, the situation has also created distance between him and his own relatives, leaving him feeling isolated.
“I feel completely alone,” he wrote while asking the public for advice on how to handle the situation and save both his marriage and his business.
Social media reactions
Many people who reacted to the story shared mixed opinions about the situation.
“This is why boundaries are very important in marriage. You cannot carry an entire family on your head.”
“If this story is true, the man needs to stand firm. Marriage should not mean abandoning your own family.”
“Why would you allow the whole family move in with you in the first place? That was the first mistake.”
“Supporting your wife’s family is good, but turning your house into a family hostel is too much.”
“The wife should also be understanding. If the business collapses, everyone will suffer.”
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Published by Ejoh Caleb
