The love of money, they say, is the root of all evils, and issues relating to money have been the bane of most marriages over the years. Often, the path to marital crises sets in when partners keep their financial status away from each other. Should couples reveal their financial status to each other? Saturday Vanguard spoke to some entertainers about this issue and here are their responses:
No, I would not – Shirley Igwe, Actress/Model No, I wouldn’t. If he knows how much I have in my account, he might want to relieve himself of his financial responsibilities to me and the kids. Besides, most men are not entirely open to their wives about their finances.
Why not? We are one – Ijeoma Grace Agu, Actress Of course, I would! Why not? How can you hide something from someone who you’re supposed to be one with? We are one and there’s no big deal in telling him how much I have in my account. I love and trust him so I don’t think I should hide anything from him.
No, women are unreliable- Toni Fredricks, Actor No. Women are weaker vessels in all ramifications as compared to a real man. God in his wisdom preferred to walk and work with the man in the garden of Eden. He knew how unreliable the woman would be as she was created so, hence she fell to the crafty Satan. God put the woman under the man to be taken care of and not to toil the hard terrains of life with. The society and some men in error, tend to believe that since the woman is a man’s partner, it means a business partner. That’s not true, the woman is only a help-meet, not a helper. So men should be wise. Make your money and take care of your wives.
Yes, it’s not a big deal- Bose Alao, Actress I will tell him because I love him and there is nothing to hide about it. There’s no big deal in telling him how much I have. He is my husband, so he can’t rob or harm me. It is better for both of us to be open about our financial status, so that we can manage our finances well and understand ourselves better. Life is easier when spouses are open to each other. Though, I wouldn’t condemn those who choose to do otherwise, they have their reasons too.
Never, if he’s a Nigerian – Ezinne, Actress I would never do that especially if he is a Nigerian. I have seen that most Nigerian men are fraudsters and they even try to defraud their wives. Personally, I wouldn’t share what I have. I would rather prefer to have a joint account with my husband.
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Posted: at 24-12-2016 09:39 AM (7 years ago) | Addicted Hero
akinmanchy at 24-12-2016 09:51 AM (7 years ago) (m)
Yes I will gladly let my WIFE know my bank balance, simply because before getting married to dis special woman there must have been a significant amount of trust I have for her. But I will never disclose how much I have in bank to any so called girlfriend, no way!
Life na jeje so just try to take am softly
Posted: at 24-12-2016 09:51 AM (7 years ago) | Hero
Tripleflash at 24-12-2016 07:18 PM (7 years ago) (m)
Well..personally I will. No biggie. That's why it's advisable you marry a woman with managerial acumen. Some women are blessed to manage resources well.
Posted: at 24-12-2016 07:18 PM (7 years ago) | Upcoming
kima77same at 24-12-2016 10:17 PM (7 years ago) (m)
IDIOT WHY NOT MARRIED YOURSELF THAN GETING MARRIED TO A MAN. MODERN DAY STUPIDITY. HIGH PERSENTAGE OF CARRIER WOMEN, HIGH SALARIES EARNERS, WEALTHY WOMEN, CHECK OUT FOR THEM; EITHER THEY ARE DIVORCEES, SINGLE MOTHERS, OR PARENTS, BROKEN HOMES OWNERS, VIOLENTS, HUSBAND BOSS, NOT SUBMISSIVE TO ANY MAN, FULL OF SELF, PROUD, RULLER OF THE HOME AND HEADIND THEIR HUDBAND
Posted: at 24-12-2016 10:17 PM (7 years ago) | Gistmaniac