By Aklahyel Goni
Listen up, Men! The harsh truth is, marriage is a game where the odds are stacked against you. You work yourself to the bone, sacrificing every bit of pleasure, every dream, just to provide for your family. But in the end, what do you really get out of it?
Consider this scenario: He’s 72 years old, retired from a lifetime of hard work. All his life, he toiled and struggled, denying himself the joys of life to raise his children, to give them the best education, to send them abroad to build better lives. And where are they now? They’re successful, living comfortably in Europe, Australia, and America. But what about him? His wife, now 62, has packed her bags and relocated to live with their children, leaving him alone in Nigeria. He’s alone, with only his high blood pressure and other old-age ailments for company. His children, the very ones he sacrificed everything for, barely even call him.
This is the brutal reality for most working-class men. They give everything, and in the end, they’re left with nothing. The wife, who once relied on him for everything, now finds her comfort and fulfillment in her children, leaving the man who built everything for them to fend for himself. And the children? They’re busy living their lives, far removed from the man who made it all possible.
So, tell me, what exactly do men gain from marriage? You give your time, your money, your health, and your youth, and what do you get in return? A lonely old age, filled with regret and resentment. They say it’s a man’s world, but who’s really benefiting? The woman reaps the rewards of your hard work, the children move on to their own lives, and you’re left to start all over again, alone.
The older you get, the less they seem to care. Women, no matter how much they loved you in the beginning, will always prioritize their children over you. That’s just the way it is. So, what’s the plan, men? Are you going to continue to sacrifice everything, only to be left alone in the end?
It’s time to wake up. Take care of yourself as much as you take care of your family. Invest in your own happiness and well-being. Don’t let yourself become just another statistic—another lonely, forgotten old man who gave everything and got nothing in return.
Dear men, this could be your future. What are you doing about it? What’s your retirement plan? How are you ensuring that you don’t end up alone, with nothing to show for all your sacrifices? Start thinking about yourself. Start loving yourself. Because in the end, you’re the only one who’s truly got your back.
Don’t let this be your story. God bless you.
