Marriage Is Overrated – Yvonne Jegede

Actress Yvonne Jegede has stated that marriage is “overrated,” citing instances where long-term couples break up shortly after tying the knot.

Jegede, in a recent interview with Naija FM Lagos, revealed she’s open to remarriage but isn’t actively seeking it, emphasising that she’s learned not to say “never.” 

“I am open to remarriage if it comes, but I am not looking for it. I have learnt not to say ‘never’.

“I think marriage is overrated. A lot of people who dated for 10 to 15 years, got married, and then broke up within 2 to 3 years. Sometimes, you wonder why such couples didn’t just remain unmarried. Because when they add the marriage tag, a lot of intolerance gets in the way,” she said.

She suggested that cohabiting might be a better option, allowing couples to avoid the added pressures that come with marriage.

“I think it is better to find who you love and just cohabit with them,” she added.