You really may not be part of the MOST.
A sincere assessment.
I have always bin of the opinion that if I were a lady, I won't just marry because our culture sees no life for its ladies outside marriage. Though our culture is such that truly allows and provides for long lasting marriage, it in many ways put our ladies under pressure, as such, they succumb to just any man. Given that once out of marriage(through divorce or simple separation) getting married again is a toll order given the mind set of the typical African man, it is therefore paramount that measures should be taken to avoid regrets.
Hence, I tot it wise to gather these facts obtained through interaction why Nigerian men get into marriage:

1- I have made money syndrome. This is seen amongst young promising men who feel they should have an 'Oriaku' to spend on.

2- Am of age. Funny enof people still sponsor other people's marriage because they feel he should have a wife considering his age. Most often however, men are cajoled into marriage becos of their age and some, to avoid this would rather do the presumed needful.

3- I need a cook. After all, women's education ends in kitchen. Beware, the bulk of people in this category are wife beaters.

4- Mark of manliness. Who says marriage is synonymous with manliness

5- Financial security. If you are a lady who is established or has potentials, beware you may fall for this. Most men marry doctors, nurses, lawyers etc for what they can get financially.

6- Bear children to continue linage(if there is anything like that). What is the guarantee that you or the man is fertile enof to start producing immediately? Beware of mother-in-law sickness.

7- To curtail promiscuity. Brother, if you are promiscuous before marriage, are you sure u're gonna stop once married? Prayer and self discipline is the way out.

8- Old age security! Young wives versus old men.Still wondering why young women marry men thrice their age? Worry no more cos Nigerian men have got the answer.

Finally, marriage is an institution installed by our creator. Reasons as to entering this should be genuine and all encompassing. I there urge you to seek Him diligently for he has the answers.
I rep Naija

hmmmm....am waiting for counter-thread

-To feel among (All my friends ve gotten married lemme join in)
-To curb the societal pressure (at your age, you never marry?)

f u c k marriage. I don't need a wife.

ArchEnemy:
-To feel among (All my friends ve gotten married lemme join in)
-To curb the societal pressure (at your age, you never marry?)

my boyfriend falls into this category.. Its just really annoying

MegMich:
You really may not be part of the MOST.
A sincere assessment.
I have always bin of the opinion that if I were a lady, I won't just marry because our culture sees no life for its ladies outside marriage. Though our culture is such that truly allows and provides for long lasting marriage, it in many ways put our ladies under pressure, as such, they succumb to just any man. Given that once out of marriage(through divorce or simple separation) getting married again is a toll order given the mind set of the typical African man, it is therefore paramount that measures should be taken to avoid regrets.
Hence, I tot it wise to gather these facts obtained through interaction why Nigerian men get into marriage:

1- I have made money syndrome. This is seen amongst young promising men who feel they should have an 'Oriaku' to spend on.

2- Am of age. Funny enof people still sponsor other people's marriage because they feel he should have a wife considering his age. Most often however, men are cajoled into marriage becos of their age and some, to avoid this would rather do the presumed needful.

3- I need a cook. After all, women's education ends in kitchen. Beware, the bulk of people in this category are wife beaters.

4- Mark of manliness. Who says marriage is synonymous with manliness

5- Financial security. If you are a lady who is established or has potentials, beware you may fall for this. Most men marry doctors, nurses, lawyers etc for what they can get financially.

6- Bear children to continue linage(if there is anything like that). What is the guarantee that you or the man is fertile enof to start producing immediately? Beware of mother-in-law sickness.

7- To curtail promiscuity. Brother, if you are promiscuous before marriage, are you sure u're gonna stop once married? Prayer and self discipline is the way out.

8- Old age security! Young wives versus old men.Still wondering why young women marry men thrice their age? Worry no more cos Nigerian men have got the answer.

Finally, marriage is an institution installed by our creator. Reasons as to entering this should be genuine and all encompassing. I there urge you to seek Him diligently for he has the answers.
I rep Naija

So, what is the reason for getting married if not for the points above?

5minsmadness:


So, what is the reason for getting married if not for the points above?

Purpose brova, PURPOSE!

MegMich:


Purpose brova, PURPOSE!

What purpose? Everything you mentioned above are legitimate purposes. What other purpose do you think should make a man want to marry?

amokeme:
my boyfriend falls into this category.. Its just really annoying

just bear with him

To find a breeder and a kitchen slave.
Nothing to do with love!

Everyone has some reason(s) for getting married, isn't that the point?