“I regret choosing love over money” — Yvonne Jegede reveals what ended her marriage

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has expressed regret over prioritising love over financial stability in her marriage, revealing that she earned more money than her ex-husband and frequently felt misunderstood

The actress made the revelation while discussing her failed marriage, saying her former husband, who is eight years older than her, often interpreted her jokes as disrespect after they got married.

Jegede’s comments have sparked reactions on social media, with users expressing different opinions about financial responsibility, respect and the challenges of marriages in which the woman earns more than the man.

‘I regret choosing love over money’

Speaking about her experience, Jegede said she was financially contributing more to the marriage, while her ex-husband became sensitive to the way she spoke to him.

She said: “I was bringing in more of the money in the marriage and my ex-husband always felt disrespected, although he is eight years older than me… But the moment we got married if I tell him, ‘You dey craz,’ he would say I’m disrespecting him, and then I would start wondering if it was the same person I got married to. I regret choosing love over money.”

The actress’s comments have renewed discussions about financial expectations in relationships and how differences in earnings can affect marital dynamics.

Nigerians react to Yvonne Jegede’s revelation

The actress’s remarks generated mixed reactions, with some users questioning her account while others shared their views on financial responsibility and respect between partners.

Imole wrote:

“When listening to such podcasts I have learnt to want to hear from the other side … because I know how women can fabricate stories to suits their side.”

Skywalker wrote:

“Before you Marry a woman, Provoke her 1st. If her Angry Face is Like this or Worse, My brother, No Run o. Use Flight ✈️, JaPa! B4 She Kee u.”

Concerned Nigerian wrote:

“You dey tell your husband, you dey craze was that a compliment or and insult, don’t think anything with toto has a sense.”

Yusuf wrote:

“This is so real. When a woman earns more, some men start seeing disrespect where there is none. The age gap makes it worse, his ego couldn’t handle it. Saying ‘you dey crease’ shouldn’t become a marriage problem.”

Henry wrote:

“I didn’t even know her husband, divorce and the man move on .. she’s been the one going from one podcast to another explaining what happened.. aunty you are the problem ..why can’t you move on.”

Aniefiok wrote:

“As a man, it is not wrong to marry a woman richer than u. But make sure you are the one providing food and paying school fees. That’s ur primary responsibility. No matter hw a woman loves u, she’ll disrespect if after a month u can’t provide food. Love is not enough in marriage.”

About Yvonne Jegede’s marriage

Jegede was married to actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole in 2018, but their marriage ended within a year.

The actress previously spoke about financial differences in the relationship and said she had been responsible for much of the money coming into the household.

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