A Nigerian man has sparked debate online after reportedly asking his wife to resign from her virtual assistant job, which earns her between $5,000 and $6,000 per month. His reason? He claims she no longer has enough time for him in the bedroom.
The story was brought to public attention by a woman on TikTok, who narrated how the married woman is now facing a difficult decision—whether to quit her lucrative job to satisfy her husband's demands or to stand her ground and continue working.
In her post, the TikTok user highlighted the importance of choosing the right life partner, stating:
“As a virtual assistant, or in any career path, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll ever make is the choice of a life partner. If you end up with the wrong one, it could affect not just your happiness but also your professional success.”
She went on to elaborate:
“A virtual assistant reached out to me, explaining that her husband has been pressuring her to quit her job, which pays her between $5,000 and $6,000 per month. His reason? He claims that her job takes up too much of her time, leaving little room for their intimate life.”
The TikTok post quickly gained massive traction, going viral across social media platforms and igniting a heated discussion among netizens. Many people took to the comment section to express their opinions on the situation, with some defending the husband's stance and others criticizing him for attempting to control his wife’s career.
See some of the social media reactions below:
Pitanic: “It’s not just about complaining. If your job is affecting your marriage, then you need to find a way to create balance. Money isn’t everything.”
Chinemerem: “I would rather quit the marriage than quit a high-paying job like that. 😂😂😂”
Amaka.Bukhari: “That marriage can go to h*ll for all I care.”
BEAUTY OMA ❣️: “Please, can someone tell me how to apply for a virtual assistant job? I need one ASAP! ❤”
Ayoiluade: “The real issue here is that the woman now earns way more money than her husband, and it’s making him insecure.”
Vintage Vendor in Lagos: “Wait, she’s making between $5,000 and $6,000 per month? That’s over ₦8 million in Naira! And he expects her to quit? Why can’t they just adjust their ‘bedroom time’ to fit her schedule? Marriage should be about compromise.”
🧿zioma: “This isn’t about intimacy; the husband is simply jealous of her success and feels threatened by her financial independence.”
heey🎊🎊heey: “Classic case of an insecure partner who sees his wife’s success as a personal attack.”
ADEYEMI | Copywriter + Coach: “People are too quick to blame men. Instead of making this about gender, why not calmly analyze the situation and advise her on how to balance her marriage and career?”
future_ice27: “Honestly, she should quit the marriage, not her job. That man is the obstacle preventing her from reaching her full potential.”
hahbah: “There’s probably more to this than just bedroom issues. The husband might feel left out or intimidated. They need to sit down, have a serious conversation, and maybe even seek advice from elders or a marriage counselor.”
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