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Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by chiefolododo(m): 9:44pm On Mar 08
Stephen0mozzy:
This right here is what i fear the most.


I mean, there's no harm entertaining yourself with social media - but you're not learning anything, youre not earning anything from it, just giggling and being entertained into obsolescence 🤧.



This is one thing I've not almost given up on. Apparently, no matter how good intentioned you are, you can't force someone to have a vision for themselves and pursue something that can better their own lives and improve the family.

But I think you knew even during dating thay she's a RELAXED person, did you promise her housewife life? Did you always know she was one to not pursue personal development?

I'm very big on partnership and mutual growth; the truth is, if one partner is growing and the other one is just marinating, it eventually leads to disgust.

Sending you my prayers Sir... May you find peace
you have said it all . ..may he finds peace
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Emdi1914:
@op...,See, whether your wife contributes a dime or not,it is really not her business.
You are the man.Even if your wife earns more than you do,her money is her money,you are still to care for your household even without her contributing a dime.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by wonder233: 9:46pm On Mar 08
They all don't add any value.
There is nothing in it for a man, they skewered tradition and religion to make you a beast of burden and shame you if refuse to conform.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by WriteerNg: 9:46pm On Mar 08
funkmrflexx:
I've been married for 3 years now with 2 kids, I try my best to take care of my family but the economy has become very bad so it's no longer possible to take care of a family of 4 on just 1 income.
When I had money, I setup a business for my wife because I want her to be engaged and also she can support with whatever she has from the business, but after a year the business crumbled with no results to show (she gave many excuses on why she can't continue the business), even after that I've tried engaging her on other endeavors but she's not always serious.

Now she does nothing, she just presses phone and play games all day long, all the responsibilities are on me, basically everything from school fees, feeding, house rent to buying a cube of Maggi.

I've tried talking to her several times but she will pretend to be serious and goes back to default settings, I'm tired and its really talking a tole on me, sometimes I just get angry at her for no reason and I don't even want to come home.

It's not the fact the she's staying home that's the issue, its the fact the she's not showing any effort to try and do something. I'm tired because all the money I make is being used for feeding and running the house, I can't even save or even think about buying properties


Go out one day and never return.

She will work by force.

You married an enemy not a wife.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by pappilo(m): 9:46pm On Mar 08
kestolove95:
Is her choice to work or not..you are her husband go out there and provide for her and the kids nd stop lamenting
Lazy woman spotted. Ogun go take you. Aje!
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Love800(m): 9:46pm On Mar 08
Lecture her about work and joining you bring income to the family. Do this with love together with firmness, with time she will understand.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by macphilip: 9:47pm On Mar 08
More than 70% of Nigerian house wives are like that
So do not kick yourself too much, just work more on developing yourself
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by wonder233: 9:47pm On Mar 08
Foolt
kestolove95:
Is her choice to work or not..you are her husband go out there and provide for her and the kids nd stop lamenting
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by MrSly(m): 9:47pm On Mar 08
funkmrflexx:
I've been married for 3 years now with 2 kids, I try my best to take care of my family but the economy has become very bad so it's no longer possible to take care of a family of 4 on just 1 income.
When I had money, I setup a business for my wife because I want her to be engaged and also she can support with whatever she has from the business, but after a year the business crumbled with no results to show (she gave many excuses on why she can't continue the business), even after that I've tried engaging her on other endeavors but she's not always serious.

Now she does nothing, she just presses phone and play games all day long, all the responsibilities are on me, basically everything from school fees, feeding, house rent to buying a cube of Maggi.

I've tried talking to her several times but she will pretend to be serious and goes back to default settings, I'm tired and its really talking a tole on me, sometimes I just get angry at her for no reason and I don't even want to come home.

It's not the fact the she's staying home that's the issue, its the fact the she's not showing any effort to try and do something. I'm tired because all the money I make is being used for feeding and running the house, I can't even save or even think about buying properties
She needs her psycho worked on. Meanwhile she is your wife if there is nothing else left to make her productive then you have to up your game. Start by setting monthly budget for housekeep including feeding. Make her live on it without extra. Sometimes she may have needs but since the monthly budget didn't consider that it can't be met. From there she will begin to think of getting her own money so as to meet some of her personal needs. That is when she will value the next business you will establish for her. This method will help you save too.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Teymanhenry(f): 9:48pm On Mar 08
Many women fall into that pattern. Once they get married, it can start to feel like a free pass to relax while the man carries most of the weight. But truthfully, society has placed enormous responsibility on men, and that pressure can be overwhelming.

Don’t let it weigh you down. Instead of fighting, lead with wisdom. You can take charge of certain responsibilities like going to the market yourself when needed,while still being the loving, caring husband she knows you to be. Just be careful not to make money too easy to access.

Sometimes responsibility grows when comfort reduces. When she realizes that resources are no longer freely flowing without effort, she may become more focused and committed to her next business. After all, true partnership is about both people growing, contributing, and building something meaningful together.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Anatolia: 9:48pm On Mar 08
Sorry bro, you have to carry your cross.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Willie2015: 9:49pm On Mar 08
funkmrflexx:
I've been married for 3 years now with 2 kids, I try my best to take care of my family but the economy has become very bad so it's no longer possible to take care of a family of 4 on just 1 income.
When I had money, I setup a business for my wife because I want her to be engaged and also she can support with whatever she has from the business, but after a year the business crumbled with no results to show (she gave many excuses on why she can't continue the business), even after that I've tried engaging her on other endeavors but she's not always serious.

Now she does nothing, she just presses phone and play games all day long, all the responsibilities are on me, basically everything from school fees, feeding, house rent to buying a cube of Maggi.
If you are in your state .. pls hustle ooooooo and get job for her.... try state govt jobs. .....even if it is 70k per month... .. Na dat time u go get rest for house...
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Dearlord(m): 9:49pm On Mar 08
This is my greatest fear, not like I am not ready for marriage or feed a lady for her life time but I have not seen yet that will just be able to add Maggi cube to our soup.
For me that little cube she can add in our soup worth something big to me.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by ZombieDredd: 9:49pm On Mar 08
kestolove95:
Is her choice to work or not..you are her husband go out there and provide for her and the kids nd stop lamenting
I used to think you had wisdom.

Atleast this topic has proved otherwise.

So you didn't read where he said he opened business for her and she ran it aground?

She stays on phone all day laughing and chatting and this is what came out of your head as response?

naaaaaa
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Kobojunkie: 9:51pm On Mar 08
WriteerNg:
Go out one day and never return. She will work by force. You married an enemy not a wife.
A woman like that would likely dump those children with OP's parents and go live her life too. This is 2026, not 1980/90. 🥱🥱🥱
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by osazsky(m): 9:52pm On Mar 08
kestolove95:
Is her choice to work or not..you are her husband go out there and provide for her and the kids nd stop lamenting
but why..I was expecting this from janyclay only janyclay can make this rekless statement in the whole world
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by ZombieDredd: 9:52pm On Mar 08
wonder233:
Foolt
As in ehhh

Compound one oo
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by verminnel(f): 9:52pm On Mar 08
Usmanovic95:
If the man wanted a supportive woman, I'm sure he would not have settled for the woman. The woman didn't become a lazy ass woman overnight, the man must have seen the red flag at the early stage of the relationship that she is mentally lazy but love blinded him and he ignored the red flag. Now ,he has to pay the price for the red flag he ignored. God will give him the strength and muscle to keep providing for his family.
Sir, in the context of " marriage" it is partnership and what is partnership sir? He didnt do due diligence before settling for his wife you are right ' bout that but it doesnt erase the fact that " marriage " is partnership where the two parties work to strike a balance.

Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by bigiyaro(m): 9:53pm On Mar 08
Sorry bro, next time be more observant, and also test any product before you payment. For now, carry your cross and move on. The lord is your strength.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by chatinent: 9:53pm On Mar 08
May I suggest you give me her number so I can talk to her to stop these?
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by ZombieDredd: 9:54pm On Mar 08
WriteerNg:


Go out one day and never return.

She will work by force.

You married an enemy not a wife.
Honestly if not for the children I would have supported this one.

Just walk away and observe from far, but she fit begin sell property for house oo grin
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by TheATM: 9:54pm On Mar 08
kestolove95:
Is her choice to work or not..you are her husband go out there and provide for her and the kids nd stop lamenting
At this modern age you are still expecting the husband to be providing everything for his wife including pants,bra,cream etc. Even the wives of the rich men are working. My mind is telling me that you are still single.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by WriteerNg: 9:55pm On Mar 08
Kobojunkie:
A woman like that would likely dump those children with OP's parents and go live her life too. This is 2026, not 1980/90. 🥱🥱🥱
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Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by gigabyte13:
Shebi na you dey make mouth for her say
I am capable, l will take good care of you
You don tire abi.....huhhuh??
so you no all these before you married her na
Person no dey fake laziness or hardwork.
Nobody can help you here ooooooo
Some of the people advising you here, are facing worse in their own home.
Baba man up
Carry your cross
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by lwisee: 9:56pm On Mar 08
Most women are in this category.
Their husband will set them up and they will watch the business crumble with little or no remorse.

Most women sees marriage and child bearing as life time achievement. Once their husband is a little boxed up, they don't like working or stressing theirselves other than to eat and rear of children. It also depend on their background anyway.
What I noticed over time is that, women that are out of marriage (divorced) or in a failed relationship and widowers seem to be more serious with their lives and businesses than women that are still married.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Opemighty123: 9:57pm On Mar 08
You would have study her well before you marry her, but that one is late now, my advice for you now is to face your own life so that you will not die young
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by securitywatch50: 9:57pm On Mar 08
Why lamenting on social media for a problem you created by yourself.

Someone's daughter was enjoying her life jeje and you decide to wife her with her iPhones and you expect her to become money making machine grin grin
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by Dearlord(m): 9:59pm On Mar 08
This is my greatest fear, not like I am not ready for marriage or feed a lady for her life time but I have not seen yet that will just be able to add Maggi cube to our soup.


For me that little cube she can add in our soup worth something big to me.
Re: My Wife Isn't Adding Any Value To My Life by MatrixReloaded: 10:02pm On Mar 08
What value fo you want her to add when you called her your wife. You took the responsibility to take a woman to yourself and raise a family. Don't drag the woman into your poor struggles. Unsatisfied with your current life means you need to change a step game. Working hard is the only benefit she gains from you. Live or leave and let the woman move on to a new life, lifestyle, cos that's what they are designed to function in a society where beauty shapes the nature and nature itself adjourn men to build empires and raise family/homes.
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