BREAKING: Marriage is not a do or die affair, if you have an abusive partner, run… —Chiwetalu Agu

Veteran Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has warned that marriage is not a do or die affair and has also advised couples with abusive partners to run for their lives.

Chiwetalu Agu who shared the counsel in a video post shared on Instagram said that if one discovers that he or she is not happy in marriage, that person should seek help.

He said; ‘‘Marriage is not a do-or-die affair. If you have an abusive partner, run for your life. If you are in a toxic relationship, run for your life. If you are not happy in your marriage, seek help or run for your life.’’

He also advised people to research the backgrounds of prospective spouses before getting married, saying that a divorce is preferable to dying at the hands of an aggressive and toxic husband.

‘‘Divorce is better than “rest in peace”. “I want to stay because of my children”. That was how a lady was killed. Now, who will take care of the kids? Is it the man that killed you? Or the relatives who love their own families?

‘‘Always remember to run background checks before marrying someone.

‘‘He added that people should be extra cautious of their reasons for getting married.

“He is handsome; I want to marry him”: see you, see de*th. “My mates are all married, but I’m still single”: see you, see de*th.’’ The actor concluded.