Nigerian singer Brymo has offered an interesting perspective on why some men with limited financial resources are able to maintain long-lasting marriages, insisting that it is not necessarily because their wives are also struggling financially.
According to the singer, many low-income men are self-employed and run small businesses that give them control over their income, time and daily decisions.
Brymo pointed to occupations such as vulcanizing, carpentry and butchery, noting that many men in these trades own their shops and work for themselves.
“When I tell you that poor people have the longest marriage and stuff. It is because, have you noticed that all the poor men are vulcanizers, butcher, carpenter, who has his own shop,” he said.
He explained that some of these men also travel to farms and markets to source goods, process them and sell them, while employing apprentices to assist with their businesses.
“In fact, he has his own apprentice. That’s why the poor men can keep their wives. A woman does not want somebody to be taking care of her husband,” Brymo added.
The singer argued that the amount of money a man makes may not be the biggest factor in determining the stability of his marriage. Instead, he believes that having control over one’s work and decisions can make a significant difference.
“A man’s marriage will last longer if he’s making stipend and he’s the boss. Go and check anywhere,” he said.
Brymo further stressed that such marriages do not necessarily last because the woman has accepted a life of poverty. In his view, the key factor is the man’s independence and ability to remain in control of his livelihood.
“So that poor man’s marriage does not last longer because the woman is also poor is a no. The man is a boss. No matter how small money he has, he’s the one in control of his life. He controls his own time. That’s all,” he concluded.
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