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I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by 1Rolake(op): 7:08pm On Feb 04, 2022
Please I need nairalanders advice. I'm in dilemma.

I'm sorry the story is long please take your time and sorry for any mistakes.

My sister and her husband got married late 2018, she was pregnant then.
Few months after their marriage the husband lost his job. He was sacked because he embezzled over 5m from his company.

Note: he dated my sister for only a year before their marriage and only bought a phone (infinix) for my sister during their courtship. He has no car nor a house from this money.

We got to know that he is a chronic gambler. He can bet 200k on a single game.

For 2 years he was out of job, my sister supported him and never complained, we also do not have problem in my family. We didn't even act as if we know that he was out of job for that 2yrs. After my sis gave birth the MIL stayed with them for a year with my sister footing the bills, the MIL eats only Amala every night and my sister covers every damn expenses and still cook for the house. She takes care of her family without complaints.

The problem is that the husband is never satisfy, never appreciate my sis for a day and always complain anytime she did not cook for those 2yrs. He has pushed my sister to collect loans of 40k twice from LAPO without paying back. He sold almost all the properties at home for betting, they have no TV, nor fridge.

In late 2021 he got a job in a restaurant with a salary of 80k and he promised to be given my sister 25k every month. Since then until now he has never given my sister 1penny from the 25k, he has never bought a clothe nor shoe for his child since he was born. He use his salary to either womanize or Bet. He has borrowed money in almost all the loan apps and my sister keep receiving messages from this loan apps almost everyday, I've also received a message from them before. Their landlord asked then to leave his house because they couldn't pay for house rent and he kept receiving messages from this loan Apps too. He doesn't talk to my sister, they live as neighbors in the house. They only share greetings at home unless he wants to ask my sister for money. They behave as strangers, always shut my sister off.

His company kept 150k with him for 2days and he used the money to play betting not until they start chasing him with calls before he borrowed the money from his sister to settle the bills.

He no longer go to work again, he told my sister yesterday that he has resigned because he's working on a project that will give him twice his investment. We're suspecting that he was sacked (job not up-to 6months)

So last year I advised my sister to start a Thrift so that she can be saving her money and use the money to start a business this year.

My sis called me today and told me that her husband has resigned. He no longer go to work and I advised her to get an apartment outside and give the man space. She has advised him so many times, pray for him, supported him. Uptil today we've never questioned the man, we just want him to treat my sis right but he's not ready to change.

Please nairalanders what do you think we can do? Do you think I gave my sister the right advice?

I don't really want my sis to divorce her husband. But she cries almost everyday.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by lilvicky68(m): 7:15pm On Feb 04, 2022
She should leave the chronic gambler alone and focus on herself and child..
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Raalsalghul: 7:17pm On Feb 04, 2022
Another scripted story again?

Seun must have put you guys on double shifts.

Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by 1Rolake(op): 7:18pm On Feb 04, 2022
lilvicky68:
She should leave the chronic gambler alone and focus on herself and child..
Thank you. I've been regretting advising her to give the man space.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by bmdmix11: 7:19pm On Feb 04, 2022
she try if i get this kind woman wen dey support i for don settle down since
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by 1Rolake(op): 7:20pm On Feb 04, 2022
Raalsalghul:
Another scripted story again?

Seun must have put you guys on double shifts.
Your comment now make me believe that most stories on Nairaland are actually true.

People are going through shit and nothing is new under the sun.

If I put everything she's going through out, you will cancel the whole story.

But I must respect her privacy.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by lilvicky68(m): 7:21pm On Feb 04, 2022
1Rolake:
Thank you. I've been regretting advising her to give the man space.
She doesn't even need anyone to advise her to do the right thing..
Unless he stops gambling aggressively he will continue to be useless..

A chronic gambler is like a lost soul..
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Acidosis(m): 7:24pm On Feb 04, 2022
Well, the hard truth is that your sister's husband may never change. Someone I know in a similar situation managed her husband for over 25 years. At the end of the day, she left the chronic drunkard and gambler after wasting 25 years of her life trying to clean up the pig he called husband.

Don't allow your sister to ruin her life because of marriage. It is not too early to walk away.

And please, you guys should stop getting married to people you barely know. Unless you both live together 24/7 under a roof, go out together, etc., one year is certainly NOT enough to know the key things about someone you want to marry. That people did it and it worked for them don't mean a thing. They simply took a stup!d risk/gamble. Don't gamble with your life.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Beremx(f): 7:24pm On Feb 04, 2022
Your sister has endured enough. Since he doesn’t wanna change from being an incorrigible loan defaulter and gambler, omo na to give space. She cannot come and kill her self because of marriage
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by 1Rolake(op): 7:28pm On Feb 04, 2022
Acidosis:
Well, the hard truth is that your sister's husband may never change. Someone I know in a similar situation managed her husband for over 25 years. At the end of the day, she left the chronic drunkard and gambler after wasting 25 years of her life trying to clean up the pig he called husband.

Don't allow your sister to ruin her life because of marriage. It is not too early to walk away.

And please, you guys should stop getting married to people you barely know. Unless you both live together 24/7 under a roof, one year is certainly NOT enough to know the key things about someone you want to marry. That people did it and it worked for them don't mean a thing. They simply took a stup!d risk/gamble. Don't gamble with your future.
Thank you. I think I will share this link with her. She's not on Nairaland. We don't believe in broken home, we can't even tell my dad what she's going through cos he will never support her.

My mum also doesn't want her daughter to become a divorcee. She kept advising her to put up with it because she's the 1st born.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Acidosis(m): 7:41pm On Feb 04, 2022
1Rolake:
Thank you. I think I will share this link with her. She's not on Nairaland. We don't believe in broken home, we can't even tell my dad what she's going through cos he will never support her.

My mum also doesn't want her daughter to become a divorcee. She kept advising her to put up with it because she's the 1st born.
Your sister hasn't done 1/10th of the things this lady (I mentioned) did for her then husband, yet the man did not change.

You all have to find a way to convince your parents to talk to him. If he fails to correct his behaviour after sometime (maybe a year or six month), then there would be no need keeping that marriage.

Well-done, Rolake.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by 1Rolake(op): 7:44pm On Feb 04, 2022
Acidosis:
Your sister hasn't done 1/10th of the things this lady (I mentioned) did for her then husband, yet the man did not change.

You all have to find a way to convince your parents to talk to him. If he fails to correct his behaviour after sometime (maybe a year or six month), then there would be no need keeping that marriage.

Well-done, Rolake.
Thank you sir
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Felimax(m): 8:09pm On Feb 04, 2022
Your sister's husband will learn the hard way. The only problem with such categories of men is that they keep repenting till they breath their last.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by MufasaLion: 9:23pm On Feb 04, 2022
Your sister's hubby is irredeemable!
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by freddie009(m): 9:38pm On Feb 04, 2022
This story isn't scripted, people are going through a lot in marriages.

Like you said he is a chronic womaniser, the womanizers many times get the best wives.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by JONNYSPUTE(m): 9:56pm On Feb 04, 2022
1Rolake:
Please I need nairalanders advice. I'm in dilemma.

I'm sorry the story is long please take your time and sorry for any mistakes.

My sister and her husband got married late 2018, she was pregnant then.
Few months after their marriage the husband lost his job. He was sacked because he embezzled over 5m from his company.

Note: he dated my sister for only a year before their marriage and only bought a phone (infinix) for my sister during their courtship. He has no car nor a house from this money.

We got to know that he is a chronic gambler. He can bet 200k on a single game.

For 2 years he was out of job, my sister supported him and never complained, we also do not have problem in my family. We didn't even act as if we know that he was out of job for that 2yrs. After my sis gave birth the MIL stayed with them for a year with my sister footing the bills, the MIL eats only Amala every night and my sister covers every damn expenses and still cook for the house. She takes care of her family without complaints.

The problem is that the husband is never satisfy, never appreciate my sis for a day and always complain anytime she did not cook for those 2yrs. He has pushed my sister to collect loans of 40k twice from LAPO without paying back. He sold almost all the properties at home for betting, they have no TV, nor fridge.

In late 2021 he got a job in a restaurant with a salary of 80k and he promised to be given my sister 25k every month. Since then until now he has never given my sister 1penny from the 25k, he has never bought a clothe nor shoe for his child since he was born. He use his salary to either womanize or Bet. He has borrowed money in almost all the loan apps and my sister keep receiving messages from this loan apps almost everyday, I've also received a message from them before. Their landlord asked then to leave his house because they couldn't pay for house rent and he kept receiving messages from this loan Apps too. He doesn't talk to my sister, they live as neighbors in the house. They only share greetings at home unless he wants to ask my sister for money. They behave as strangers, always shut my sister off.

His company kept 150k with him for 2days and he used the money to play betting not until they start chasing him with calls before he borrowed the money from his sister to settle the bills.

He no longer go to work again, he told my sister yesterday that he has resigned because he's working on a project that will give him twice his investment. We're suspecting that he was sacked (job not up-to 6months)

So last year I advised my sister to start a Thrift so that she can be saving her money and use the money to start a business this year.

My sis called me today and told me that her husband has resigned. He no longer go to work and I advised her to get an apartment outside and give the man space. She has advised him so many times, pray for him, supported him. Uptil today we've never questioned the man, we just want him to treat my sis right but he's not ready to change.

Please nairalanders what do you think we can do? Do you think I gave my sister the right advice?

I don't really want my sis to divorce her husband. But she cries almost everyday.
....You did exactly what I would have done.

You are on the right path.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by faithfull18(f): 10:01pm On Feb 04, 2022
Ei God, this is serious.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Worriedwife: 10:02pm On Feb 04, 2022
Acidosis:
Your sister hasn't done 1/10th of the things this lady (I mentioned) did for her then husband, yet the man did not change.

You all have to find a way to convince your parents to talk to him. If he fails to correct his behaviour after sometime (maybe a year or six month), then there would be no need keeping that marriage.

Well-done, Rolake.
He’ll impregnate d sister immediately they talk 2 him
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Richy4(m): 10:23pm On Feb 04, 2022
In my opinion, your advise was in order...But will your sister agree to leave?

The next thing you will hear is ...I'm staying because of my kids smiley....If you act as if you were pressurizing her she will get pregnant again and start pretending to be happy whenever she sees you people..

MRS as a title is not really easy to let go you know?... Some women will rather die just to retain that title embarassed
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by laluski(m): 10:31pm On Feb 04, 2022
1Rolake:
Please I need nairalanders advice. I'm in dilemma.

I'm sorry the story is long please take your time and sorry for any mistakes.

My sister and her husband got married late 2018, she was pregnant then.
Few months after their marriage the husband lost his job. He was sacked because he embezzled over 5m from his company.

Note: he dated my sister for only a year before their marriage and only bought a phone (infinix) for my sister during their courtship. He has no car nor a house from this money.

We got to know that he is a chronic gambler. He can bet 200k on a single game.

For 2 years he was out of job, my sister supported him and never complained, we also do not have problem in my family. We didn't even act as if we know that he was out of job for that 2yrs. After my sis gave birth the MIL stayed with them for a year with my sister footing the bills, the MIL eats only Amala every night and my sister covers every damn expenses and still cook for the house. She takes care of her family without complaints.

The problem is that the husband is never satisfy, never appreciate my sis for a day and always complain anytime she did not cook for those 2yrs. He has pushed my sister to collect loans of 40k twice from LAPO without paying back. He sold almost all the properties at home for betting, they have no TV, nor fridge.

In late 2021 he got a job in a restaurant with a salary of 80k and he promised to be given my sister 25k every month. Since then until now he has never given my sister 1penny from the 25k, he has never bought a clothe nor shoe for his child since he was born. He use his salary to either womanize or Bet. He has borrowed money in almost all the loan apps and my sister keep receiving messages from this loan apps almost everyday, I've also received a message from them before. Their landlord asked then to leave his house because they couldn't pay for house rent and he kept receiving messages from this loan Apps too. He doesn't talk to my sister, they live as neighbors in the house. They only share greetings at home unless he wants to ask my sister for money. They behave as strangers, always shut my sister off.

His company kept 150k with him for 2days and he used the money to play betting not until they start chasing him with calls before he borrowed the money from his sister to settle the bills.

He no longer go to work again, he told my sister yesterday that he has resigned because he's working on a project that will give him twice his investment. We're suspecting that he was sacked (job not up-to 6months)

So last year I advised my sister to start a Thrift so that she can be saving her money and use the money to start a business this year.

My sis called me today and told me that her husband has resigned. He no longer go to work and I advised her to get an apartment outside and give the man space. She has advised him so many times, pray for him, supported him. Uptil today we've never questioned the man, we just want him to treat my sis right but he's not ready to change.

Please nairalanders what do you think we can do? Do you think I gave my sister the right advice?

I don't really want my sis to divorce her husband. But she cries almost everyday.
You're asking for advice to a question you already know the answer to..things will not get any better it'll only get worse for your sister if she continues staying with him...hope it won't be too late before she see the reality
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Nobody:
You gave your sister the right advice, OP. This man will not change. She needs to leave with their child, before he gives her high blood pressure and stroke. She has tried.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Kobojunkie:
1Rolake:
My sis called me today and told me that her husband has resigned. He no longer go to work and I advised her to get an apartment outside and give the man space. She has advised him so many times, pray for him, supported him. Uptil today we've never questioned the man, we just want him to treat my sis right but he's not ready to change.
Please nairalanders what do you think we can do? Do you think I gave my sister the right advice?
I don't really want my sis to divorce her husband. But she cries almost everyday.
If I had a loved one in similar situation, I would advice him/her to do pretty much the same - shift focus to growing herself and caring for the children until the other is ready. undecided
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by 1Rolake(op): 11:36pm On Feb 04, 2022
Richy4:
In my opinion, your advise was in order...But will your sister agree to leave?

The next thing you will hear is ...I'm staying because of my kids smiley....If you act as if you were pressurizing her she will get pregnant again and start pretending to be happy whenever she sees you people..

MRS as a title is not really easy to let go you know?... Some women will rather die just to retain that title embarassed
She's actually tired of the whole thing but stayed because of our parents and to avoid people talking behind her.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by cococandy(f):
Gambling is an actual disease that requires therapy. He will never change. Advice won’t change him. Prayers won’t change him. Nothing will.

So she’s better off on her own because one day he will borrow from ruthless loan sharks who will kidnap his family and sell them in parts to recoup their money. Gambling is one of the addictions with the highest rate of suicide amongst their addicts
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Kobojunkie: 11:50pm On Feb 04, 2022
1Rolake:
She's actually tired of the whole thing but stayed because of our parents and to avoid people talking behind her.
Marriage is a contract between a man and a woman - not with third parties or outsiders. So, her #1 worry shouldn't be what her parents and outsiders think but instead what is best for those in her marriage. undecided

Right now, she is an enabler to her husband's behavior- she has been that for several years now. Also, she is damaging her child's future by raising him in that toxic environment, in addition to the damage she is doing to her own mental health as it is. She needs to refocus and realize that life is about doing what is best for her and in this case her marriage and child. undecided
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Ungodly:
1Rolake:
Please I need nairalanders advice. I'm in dilemma.

I'm sorry the story is long please take your time and sorry for any mistakes.

My sister and her husband got married late 2018, she was pregnant then.
Few months after their marriage the husband lost his job. He was sacked because he embezzled over 5m from his company.

Note: he dated my sister for only a year before their marriage and only bought a phone (infinix) for my sister during their courtship. He has no car nor a house from this money.

We got to know that he is a chronic gambler. He can bet 200k on a single game.

For 2 years he was out of job, my sister supported him and never complained, we also do not have problem in my family. We didn't even act as if we know that he was out of job for that 2yrs. After my sis gave birth the MIL stayed with them for a year with my sister footing the bills, the MIL eats only Amala every night and my sister covers every damn expenses and still cook for the house. She takes care of her family without complaints.

The problem is that the husband is never satisfy, never appreciate my sis for a day and always complain anytime she did not cook for those 2yrs. He has pushed my sister to collect loans of 40k twice from LAPO without paying back. He sold almost all the properties at home for betting, they have no TV, nor fridge.

In late 2021 he got a job in a restaurant with a salary of 80k and he promised to be given my sister 25k every month. Since then until now he has never given my sister 1penny from the 25k, he has never bought a clothe nor shoe for his child since he was born. He use his salary to either womanize or Bet. He has borrowed money in almost all the loan apps and my sister keep receiving messages from this loan apps almost everyday, I've also received a message from them before. Their landlord asked then to leave his house because they couldn't pay for house rent and he kept receiving messages from this loan Apps too. He doesn't talk to my sister, they live as neighbors in the house. They only share greetings at home unless he wants to ask my sister for money. They behave as strangers, always shut my sister off.

His company kept 150k with him for 2days and he used the money to play betting not until they start chasing him with calls before he borrowed the money from his sister to settle the bills.

He no longer go to work again, he told my sister yesterday that he has resigned because he's working on a project that will give him twice his investment. We're suspecting that he was sacked (job not up-to 6months)

So last year I advised my sister to start a Thrift so that she can be saving her money and use the money to start a business this year.

My sis called me today and told me that her husband has resigned. He no longer go to work and I advised her to get an apartment outside and give the man space. She has advised him so many times, pray for him, supported him. Uptil today we've never questioned the man, we just want him to treat my sis right but he's not ready to change.

Please nairalanders what do you think we can do? Do you think I gave my sister the right advice?

I don't really want my sis to divorce her husband. But she cries almost everyday.
Reading this, I already gave up on the said husband… A chronic gambler? He’s a lost sheep bro… if your sister get weytin she wan use her life do make she just focus on herself and build herself up, I’d not advise she leave the marriage, why? Nobody really wan marry person wey don born before o… if anyone on here convince you it’s a lie then I’m sorry.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Richy4(m):
1Rolake:
She's actually tired of the whole thing but stayed because of our parents and to avoid people talking behind her.
Exactly the point I was trying to make... something must definitely keep her from listening to voice of reason....

Please keep on supporting her and a shoulder she can lean on, I know she will come around but not now, she still have the hope that he will change very soon....It will take her a long time.....I mean a very long time to process the situation and come to terms with what she was dealing with...

Unfortunately there are no much awareness of how loved ones whose spouses were gamblers/ drunkards/ drug addicts feel in the society/ marriages and the support system required if one finds oneself in such situation...

Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Stevenbright(m): 4:42am On Feb 05, 2022
Your advice is a good one and she should implement it with all diligence.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Blue86(m): 6:24am On Feb 05, 2022
If what you said is true.

All singles, engage God in whatever you do.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Lean not on how smart and very knowledgeable and experienced you are.
In your marital journey acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths into marital success.
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Kobojunkie: 7:13am On Feb 05, 2022
Blue86:
If what you said is true.

All singles, engage God in whatever you do.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart.
Lean not on how smart and very knowledgeable and experienced you are.
In your marital journey acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths into marital success.
Leave God out of these things. undecided

Your churches are filled with singles who are hung on one addiction or another - na dem full those churches now. All of dem strung along by the lies their pastors and mogs fill their heads with in the name of God. You tell any of dem say make dem seek professional help for whatever it is that ails them and you will hear them using God as excuse not to apply commonsense. undecided
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by dawnomike(m): 8:25am On Feb 05, 2022
1Rolake:
Please I need nairalanders advice. I'm in dilemma.

I'm sorry the story is long please take your time and sorry for any mistakes.

My sister and her husband got married late 2018, she was pregnant then.
Few months after their marriage the husband lost his job. He was sacked because he embezzled over 5m from his company.

Note: he dated my sister for only a year before their marriage and only bought a phone (infinix) for my sister during their courtship. He has no car nor a house from this money.

We got to know that he is a chronic gambler. He can bet 200k on a single game.

For 2 years he was out of job, my sister supported him and never complained, we also do not have problem in my family. We didn't even act as if we know that he was out of job for that 2yrs. After my sis gave birth the MIL stayed with them for a year with my sister footing the bills, the MIL eats only Amala every night and my sister covers every damn expenses and still cook for the house. She takes care of her family without complaints.

The problem is that the husband is never satisfy, never appreciate my sis for a day and always complain anytime she did not cook for those 2yrs. He has pushed my sister to collect loans of 40k twice from LAPO without paying back. He sold almost all the properties at home for betting, they have no TV, nor fridge.

In late 2021 he got a job in a restaurant with a salary of 80k and he promised to be given my sister 25k every month. Since then until now he has never given my sister 1penny from the 25k, he has never bought a clothe nor shoe for his child since he was born. He use his salary to either womanize or Bet. He has borrowed money in almost all the loan apps and my sister keep receiving messages from this loan apps almost everyday, I've also received a message from them before. Their landlord asked then to leave his house because they couldn't pay for house rent and he kept receiving messages from this loan Apps too. He doesn't talk to my sister, they live as neighbors in the house. They only share greetings at home unless he wants to ask my sister for money. They behave as strangers, always shut my sister off.

His company kept 150k with him for 2days and he used the money to play betting not until they start chasing him with calls before he borrowed the money from his sister to settle the bills.

He no longer go to work again, he told my sister yesterday that he has resigned because he's working on a project that will give him twice his investment. We're suspecting that he was sacked (job not up-to 6months)

So last year I advised my sister to start a Thrift so that she can be saving her money and use the money to start a business this year.

My sis called me today and told me that her husband has resigned. He no longer go to work and I advised her to get an apartment outside and give the man space. She has advised him so many times, pray for him, supported him. Uptil today we've never questioned the man, we just want him to treat my sis right but he's not ready to change.

Please nairalanders what do you think we can do? Do you think I gave my sister the right advice?

I don't really want my sis to divorce her husband. But she cries almost everyday.
It is so unfortunate that some men do not value the jewel they have in their life...
Re: I Advised My Sister To Give Her Husband Space by Prettiepearlz(f): 8:39am On Feb 05, 2022
She has tried at this point. This is more than giving space. She should leave him because he will never change as he is a chronic gambler, serial borrower and a thief. He will never change until he realizes that he has a problem and from your story, he is yet to realize that.
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