Not Worth It: Omotola Warns Couples Against Marrying into Hostile Families
Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde
Veteran Nollywood actress, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, has advised couples facing rejection from a partner’s family to first try genuine efforts to build understanding — but to seriously rethink the relationship if the hostility does not change.
She shared this advice during an interview on The Morayo Show.
Try to Build Understanding First
According to Omotola, couples should not rush to end a relationship just because some family members are not supportive at the beginning.
She explained that in some cases, opposition comes from misunderstanding, wrong impressions or lack of proper interaction.
She encouraged partners to remain patient and make sincere efforts to relate better with resistant relatives.
When Family Bias Makes Acceptance Impossible
However, the actress noted that not every situation can be fixed.
She explained that some families already have deep-seated prejudices based on ethnicity, background or personal beliefs, and no amount of effort may change their minds.
A Word of Caution for Couples
Omotola warned that even when some families appear to change their attitude, the support may not be stable.
She advised couples to think carefully before entering a lifelong commitment where family opposition still exists.
“If the families of your spouse don’t like you, try everything you possibly can to make them understand you. But there are some parents that are just hell-bent on not going to like you… My advice is truly, it’s not worth it.”
Why Support Matters in Marriage
She stressed that marriage already comes with many challenges and starting that journey with people who are openly against a partner can make life more difficult.
According to her, emotional and family support plays an important role in helping couples survive hard moments in marriage.
She added that choosing to go ahead with a relationship where hostility continues means accepting a future filled with unnecessary pressure.
Omotola advised couples to honestly assess their situation before making lifelong decisions. While patience and understanding should come first, she believes it is wiser to avoid entering a marriage where strong and lasting family hostility is already present, as such a journey can become unnecessarily stressful and emotionally draining.
