“I Regret Choosing Love Over Money” – Yvonne Jegede Reveals What Ended Her Marriage

Nollywood actress Yvonne Jegede has expressed regret over prioritising love over financial stability in her marriage, revealing that she earned more than her ex-husband and often felt misunderstood.

The actress made the revelation while discussing the breakdown of her marriage, explaining that her former husband, who is eight years older than her, began interpreting some of her jokes as disrespect after they got married.

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According to Jegede, she contributed more financially to the household, while her husband became increasingly sensitive about the way she spoke to him.

She said the change in his attitude often left her wondering whether he was the same person she had married.

Speaking about her experience, Jegede said:

“I was bringing in more of the money in the marriage and my ex-husband always felt disrespected, although he is eight years older than me… But the moment we got married if I tell him, ‘You dey craz,’ he would say I’m disrespecting him, and then I would start wondering if it was the same person I got married to. I regret choosing love over money.”

Nigerians React To Yvonne Jegede’s Revelation

Her comments have generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users questioning her account while others shared their views on financial responsibility, respect and marriages where the woman earns more than the man.

Some social media users argued that the actress should also consider how her words might have affected her former husband, while others suggested that financial differences and expectations about traditional gender roles could create tension in a marriage.

One user, Imole, wrote:

“When listening to such podcasts I have learnt to want to hear from the other side … because I know how women can fabricate stories to suits their side.”

Skywalker commented:

“Before you Marry a woman, Provoke her 1st. If her Angry Face is Like this or Worse, My brother, No Run o. Use Flight ✈️, JaPa! B4 She Kee u.”

Yusuf wrote:

“This is so real. When a woman earns more, some men start seeing disrespect where there is none. The age gap makes it worse, his ego couldn’t handle it. Saying ‘you dey crease’ shouldn’t become a marriage problem.”

Henry also reacted:

“I didn’t even know her husband, divorce and the man move on .. she’s been the one going from one podcast to another explaining what happened.. aunty you are the problem ..why can’t you move on.”

Aniefiok shared his opinion on financial responsibilities in marriage, writing:

“As a man, it is not wrong to marry a woman richer than u. But make sure you are the one providing food and paying school fees. That’s ur primary responsibility. No matter hw a woman loves u, she’ll disrespect if after a month u can’t provide food. Love is not enough in marriage.”

About Yvonne Jegede’s Marriage

Yvonne Jegede married actor Olakunle ‘Abounce’ Fawole in 2018. However, their marriage ended within a year.

The actress has previously spoken about the financial differences in their relationship, saying she was responsible for much of the money coming into the household.