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See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 6:10am On Oct 15, 2025
Why I got married

Growing up, I watched my parents work tirelessly to provide for our family. They were always there for me and my three other younger siblings, sacrificing their own happiness for our well-being. As I grew older, I realized that their dedication to our family had come at a cost - they were lonely, and their lives revolved around me as the first son and the only son around in Nigeria.

After my graduation from the university, I relocated to the city and started business ventures while leaving behind my two brothers in the university but they relocated to Europe immediately after their NYSC, I would often visit home and find my parents sitting alone in the evenings, with no one to share their thoughts or experiences with. My father's eyes would light up when I walked in, and my mother's face would break into a warm smile. But beneath the surface, I saw the loneliness and helplessness because they were left alone with our last born and the only daughter we have who was going to school from home.

The scenario that broke the Carmel back was after my sister was posted to far away ADAMAWA state for her Youth service and my dear parents were left all alone to help themselves, they are retirees with Dad a retired principal in a secondary school and mom a retired LGA staff....One Saturday, I visited home unannounced and met the two of my parents lying down helpless with none of them strong enough to even bring out food from the refrigerator to microwave and eat, no strength to even wake up to plug in their phones to charge even when there was electricity supply because they were sick and weak.... immediately they saw me, they rejoiced as if a Messiah had befallen them, my dad told me they had not eaten anything since the previous day because they had no helper and the first thing I should do was to hurry up and warm soup and make Eba for them to start with.

I quickly dropped my luggages and rushed to do as they requested and sooner than later their joy was resoundly restored , we spent all night gisting and merrying that i couldnt hang out with my home boys who were eagerly waiting to have some bottles and cups of palm wine with bush meat on me.

On getting back to the city I realized that I needed as a matter of urgency to give them the joy and companionship they deserved. I needed to bring someone into my life who would care for them as their own parents. I began to appreciate the importance of family and the value of having someone to share life's moments with.

I made up my mind to marry my girlfriend that I dated from the university because I knew she would be my partner, and together, we could give my parents the happiness and companionship they deserved. I wanted to repay their selflessness and sacrifice by giving them a sense of security and joy in their later years.


Marrying her wasn't just about us; it was about building a life together that would bring happiness to my parents. I'm grateful to have found someone who shares my values and loves my family as much as I do.

Google photo used for illustration

Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Nobody: 6:43am On Oct 15, 2025
I’ve got 3 questions:

•Are you married yet?
She might be pretending so she would be married. I’ve seen a man cried that the lady he dated is different from the one he dated.

•Are you marrying for your parents, What if your parents are no more?
Marry for yourself. Your parents have played their parts. Start planning for your own kids. Let it be priority, then your parents can come in. Never ignore them but plan for your kids.

•Do you also love her family the way she does yours?
Reading your post, your focal point is your own family. How about her own family?👨‍🦯
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Stephen0mozzy: 6:46am On Oct 15, 2025
Good for you Sir.
Make sure you keep being a good husband to your wife and extend the same care to her own parents too if you want this vision to "stay long".

And nope, nothing forced you.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 6:50am On Oct 15, 2025
SpencerForbes:
I’ve got 3 questions:

•Are you married yet?
She might be pretending so she would be married. I’ve seen a man cried that the lady he dated is different from the one he dated.

•Are you marrying for your parents, What if your parents are no more?
Marry for yourself. Your parents have played their parts. Start planning for your own kids. Let it be priority, then your parents can come in. Never ignore them but plan for your kids.

•Do you also love her family the way she does yours?
Reading your post, your focal point is your own family. How about her own family?👨‍🦯
The marriage is already with three kids and has been moving progressively, peacefully and joyfully though not without some intermittent few misunderstanding but we easily sort ourselves out.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 6:50am On Oct 15, 2025
Stephen0mozzy:
Good for you Sir.
Make sure you keep being a good husband to your wife and extend the same care to her own parents too if you want this vision to "stay long".

And nope, nothing forced you.
Thanks a lot
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Nobody: 6:52am On Oct 15, 2025
greatiyk4u:
The marriage is already with three kids and has been moving progressively, peacefully and joyfully though not without some intermittent few misunderstanding but we easily sort ourselves out.
Your marriage is blessed ✝️😇 Give us more tips for a better marriage🤔👨‍🦯
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by BeardedMeat(m): 6:54am On Oct 15, 2025
Did you send your wife back to the village to live with your parents?

All you needed do was employ one or two househelps for them.
A mature woman and a younger person of secondary school age.

If your wife doesn't live with your parents, I don't see how you have helped their loneliness.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by MaziObinnaokija: 7:20am On Oct 15, 2025
cool U are a responsible son..As u take care of your parents,so shall your own take care of u.

Those of u that neglect'ed' your parents use Karate kick,chase them around with cutlass over 1000k, wish their dismiss to enable you share their property will REAP Ur rewards.

God bless you and your household greatiyk4u.
Remember to invite us to your marriage ceremony
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 7:48am On Oct 15, 2025
MaziObinnaokija:
cool U are a responsible son..As u take care of your parents,so shall your own take care of u.

Those of u that neglect'ed' your parents use Karate kick,chase them around with cutlass over 1000k, wish their dismiss to enable you share their property will REAP Ur rewards.

God bless you and your household greatiyk4u.
Remember to invite us to your marriage ceremony
God bless you too
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Houseofglam7(f): 7:53am On Oct 15, 2025
Hmmmmmmm
Congratulations to y’all.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Baronthecelebri(m): 9:03am On Oct 15, 2025
The best thing is to employ a maid
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by kelechi50: 10:17am On Oct 15, 2025
My brother you just nailed it
MaziObinnaokija:
cool U are a responsible son..As u take care of your parents,so shall your own take care of u.

Those of u that neglect'ed' your parents use Karate kick,chase them around with cutlass over 1000k, wish their dismiss to enable you share their property will REAP Ur rewards.

God bless you and your household greatiyk4u. Whatever you sow, you will reap.
Remember to invite us to your marriage ceremony
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Samantha125(f): 10:32am On Oct 15, 2025
Wait, so you married your girlfriend with the intention of turning her into your parents' carer?

Why not hire one who'll live with your parents instead?🤔🤔🤔
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 10:49am On Oct 15, 2025
BeardedMeat:
Did you send your wife back to the village to live with your parents?

All you needed do was employ one or two househelps for them.
A mature woman and a younger person of secondary school age.

If your wife doesn't live with your parents, I don't see how you have helped their loneliness.
She was visiting them and my parents accepted coming to relax in my house in the city after my marriage claiming to be more relaxed with her.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 10:50am On Oct 15, 2025
Houseofglam7:
Hmmmmmmm
Congratulations to y’all.
Thanks
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 10:53am On Oct 15, 2025
Samantha125:
Wait, so you married your girlfriend with the intention of turning her into your parents' carer?

Why not hire one who'll live with your parents instead?🤔🤔🤔
They rejected the idea of maid though the later accepted but they saw a wife more of a family and companion, a shoulder to lean on than a maid who has kpi
They were indirectly looking for grand children from us.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by ednut1(m): 11:21am On Oct 15, 2025
Instead of hiring a maid for them you got married so your wife can take care of your parents. Which kind talk be this
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Samantha125(f): 11:28am On Oct 15, 2025
They can still get those grandchildren while living with their carer, it will be weird at first, but with time, they'll get used to having her around and start considering her as a family... So your wife has to now carry the burden of looking after the children and your elderly parents, doesn't she also has elderly parents back at home to worry about?

Next thing when she starts having less time for you due to exhaustion, you'll be complaining of how she is neglecting you... Never involved your family members into your marriage if you want peace... All it takes is one small misunderstanding between her and your mother and the rest is history.
greatiyk4u:
They rejected the idea of maid though the later accepted but they saw a wife more of a family and companion, a shoulder to lean on than a maid who has kpi
They were indirectly looking for grand children from us.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 12:04pm On Oct 15, 2025
Samantha125:
They can still get those grandchildren while living with their carer, it will be weird at first, but with time, they'll get used to having her around and start considering her as a family... So your wife has to now carry the burden of looking after the children and your elderly parents, doesn't she also has elderly parents back at home to worry about?

Next thing when she starts having less time for you due to exhaustion, you'll be complaining of how she is neglecting you... Never involved your family members into your marriage if you want peace... All it takes is one small misunderstanding between her and your mother and the rest is history.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Nobody: 12:09pm On Oct 15, 2025
Samantha125:
They can still get those grandchildren while living with their carer, it will be weird at first, but with time, they'll get used to having her around and start considering her as a family... So your wife has to now carry the burden of looking after the children and your elderly parents, doesn't she also has elderly parents back at home to worry about?

Next thing when she starts having less time for you due to exhaustion, you'll be complaining of how she is neglecting you... Never involved your family members into your marriage if you want peace... All it takes is one small misunderstanding between her and your mother and the rest is history.
Words of wisdom🚶‍♂️
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Orlandoo(m): 12:17pm On Oct 15, 2025
ednut1:
Instead of hiring a maid for them you got married so your wife can take care of your parents. Which kind talk be this
Many have lost their lives to maids in the past.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by AllBlack: 12:29pm On Oct 15, 2025
BeardedMeat:
All you needed do was employ one or two househelps for them.
And who are you to tell a full grown man ALL HE NEEDED TO DO?

Have you finished handling your own life?

Just look at the audacity.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by ednut1(m): 12:46pm On Oct 15, 2025
Orlandoo:
Many have lost their lives to maids in the past.
so its better to marry a woman that will take care of your own children and add your parents to the burden. Una well so?
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by greatiyk4u(op): 12:53pm On Oct 15, 2025
ednut1:
so its better to marry a woman that will take care of your own children and add your parents to the burden. Una well so?
Do you know the joy that a companies a daughter in-law in the hearts of aged parents especially when the lady in question gives them rest on mind?

What exactly is the burden you think they will be adding to you? They are pensioners and not that broke because the acquired some properties while in active service.

Before the marriage they hard spend more than 2 days with me in the city but after the marriage they now feel so relaxed when ever they visit.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Towma(f): 12:59pm On Oct 15, 2025
Men and audacity sha
Imagine if a woman started a topic to say she only got married because she needed a husband to provide for her aged parents.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by meobizy(m): 1:49pm On Oct 15, 2025
I dey fold arms look una. If women were bad, all men would remain unmarried.

The thing I hate most is when Nigerians birth kids with the intention that they’ll take care of them in old age. Your children owe you nothing.

That is one thing about whites that I respect the most. They raise children, free them to their own adulthoods at eighteen then work towards saving enough to use a care home. The selfish ones who realize beforehand that their kids won’t care for them decide to use their pension to finance a young African or traditional wife.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by BeardedMeat(m): 2:18pm On Oct 15, 2025
greatiyk4u:
She was visiting them and my parents accepted coming to relax in my house in the city after my marriage claiming to be more relaxed with her.
Beautiful!
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by BeardedMeat(m): 2:19pm On Oct 15, 2025
AllBlack:
And who are you to tell a full grown man ALL HE NEEDED TO DO?

Have you finished handling your own life?

Just look at the audacity.
GTFOH!
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Trymeee: 3:51pm On Oct 15, 2025
In short, you need a care giver for your parents not a wife.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by Nobody: 4:14pm On Oct 15, 2025
meobizy:
I dey fold arms look una. If women were bad, all men would remain unmarried.

The thing I hate most is when Nigerians birth kids with the intention that they’ll take care of them in old age. Your children owe you nothing.

That is one thing about whites that I respect the most. They raise children, free them to their own adulthoods at eighteen then work towards saving enough to use a care home. The selfish ones who realize beforehand that their kids won’t care for them decide to use their pension to finance a young African or traditional wife.
My hatred for this mentality, like whyhuh Why didn’t you plan for it? You expect me to plan for my kids and your retirement. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not saying it’s bad. But it should be like a support not a full time responsibility.

I don’t think people of this generation thinks like that anymore cos it’s burdening and disheartening.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by epainos: 5:17pm On Oct 15, 2025
These contract articles that NL is writing and pushing to the front page to drive traffic are becoming annoying and are portraying Nigeria in a negative light.

According to this article, in 2025, his parents are unable to call him and have been without food for more than 24 hours. Does this make sense?

Honestly, these contract articles are getting annoying.
Re: See What Moved Me To Get Married. by ChilliPepper(f): 5:20pm On Oct 15, 2025
Towma:
Men and audacity sha
Imagine if a woman started a topic to say she only got married because she needed a husband to provide for her aged parents.
My sister the matter tire me sef
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