Ghanaian Lady Advises Single Women in Their 30s to Resist Societal Pressure to Marry

• A Ghanaian woman has composed a message to her fellow women, especially those who are unwed
• In a TikTok video, the young woman cautioned women against falling for societal pressure to marry
• She said women should take their time to find the right partners and not marry before they are ready
• Apostle Eric Okai, Senior Pastor of Elim Church said religious leaders have a major role to play in shaping society's perception of marriage

A Ghanaian lady has advised single women in their 30s to resist societal pressure to get married.

She said single women must take their time to carefully choose the right partners for themselves and not be bothered by pressure to marry early.

Speaking in a TikTok video sighted by YEN.com.gh, the young woman, whose name has yet to be confirmed, suggested that marriage is not the most important thing for women.

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Quoting Matthew 19 from the Bible, the woman said not everybody would get married so women should not be bogged down by pressure to settle for men below their standards.

"Dear single ladies in your 30s: don't let society pressure you into marrying anything and anybody just like that because you are single. I'm telling you, be careful. Most times, those people who are pressuring you to get married are miserable themselves. They don't have the freedom that you have," she said.

"It's okay to be picky, it's okay to have standards. I'm telling you; we don't care if you are getting old - it's okay. Matthew 19 says not everybody will get married," she added.

Without rubbishing the young lady's assertion, Apostle Eric Okai, Senior Pastor of Elim Church and a relationship expert said religious leaders have a lot to do in changing society's perception about marriage.

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The church and religious leaders have a role to play in shaping societal norms and expectations around marriage but the church and religious leaders have failed in this regard. Some do not have the necessary knowledge to effectively carry out this role hence the many divorces and fears about marriage we see around," he stated.

Ghanaian women react to the lady's advice

Upon coming across the video on social media, Ghanaian women shared their views on the lady's advice, with many agreeing with her.

@Abena Gold said:

"Hmmm dis message is for me oooo herrrrrrr I'm even tired."

@yaaserwaa08 also said:

"Yes oo, my sister focus on you alone, you can make it koraa, plan on your life, work hard and make money, life goes on."

@akosuakorantemaaodame commented:

"Especially when u are the eldest among your siblings and all of u are girls."

@user8378864756872 also commented:

"I just turned 30 and my sister the pressure is too much."

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Men advised against marrying 30-year-old women

Conversely, YEN.com.gh reported that a Ghanaian man based abroad cautioned his fellow men against marrying women in their 30s.

The man, known as Celebrity Chef, claimed they were more likely to have a bad character and engage in a promiscuous lifestyle.

However, these assertions did not go down well with many people on social media, who criticised the man for his controversial views.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh