Actress Bisola Aiyeola says marriage is not central to her life, questions unequal responsibilities in relationships and opens up about single parenting
Bisola Aiyeola Reveals Why Marriage Is Not Her Priority: ‘I’m Doing Well’
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Actress Bisola Aiyeola has said marriage is not central to her life, insisting that she is thriving without pressure to tie the knot, while questioning why many women are expected to shoulder most family responsibilities in relationships.
The 40-year-old actress made the remarks during an appearance on the In My Opinion podcast, where she said she would welcome marriage if it happened but would not make it the defining goal of her life.
Aiyeola criticised relationship dynamics in which women are left to provide for the family, raise children and manage the home while receiving little support from their partners, who still expect to be catered to.
“Women are like, you know what? What’s the point if I still must do everything myself? Why do I have to be tied to this man all in the name of marriage?” she asked.
The actress noted that such unequal arrangements could make women question the value of marriage, particularly when they are already carrying the responsibilities of a household largely on their own.
“Marriage is an institution; it is essential for society. For me, if I do get married, it won’t be the core of my life. I mean, I’m doing well,” she said.
Aiyeola, who is raising her daughter as a single parent, also spoke about the challenges of raising a child without a partner sharing the responsibility. She said the experience had taught her the importance of having both parents contribute to a child’s upbringing.
“Being a single parent and looking after my daughter, I still let her know that being a single parent is not that easy. That’s not what you should aspire to be. Bearing the whole load of raising a child shouldn’t be for one person alone,” she said.
Reflecting on turning 40 in January, the actress expressed satisfaction with her life and described the period as her best yet.
“I turned 40 in January. Yeah. I love me so much, and this is the best time of my life,” she said.
Her comments highlight the pressures surrounding marriage and the unequal distribution of domestic and parenting responsibilities, as she maintains that personal fulfilment does not have to depend on marital status.
