A Ghanaian woman residing in Canada has opened up about the emotional toll of her failed marriage, attributing her decision to tie the knot at a young age to intense pressure from her church community.
In an interview with SVTV Africa, Lilian, now in her early 30s, described marrying a South African man at the age of 25 as the “worst decision” of her life.
She explained that she was not emotionally or mentally prepared for marriage at the time but felt compelled to proceed due to societal and religious expectations after becoming pregnant.
“We met through church, and honestly, it was the worst decision of my life,” she revealed. “I was pressured into marrying just because I was pregnant.
The church insisted I get married because of the pregnancy. I remember saying I’d rather have the baby and not marry, but the pressure was too much.”
Lilian noted that while the relationship had initially seemed promising during their years of dating, things began to unravel when her husband accused her of prioritizing her education over their marriage.
The growing tension eventually led to the breakdown of the union.
Reflecting on the experience, Lilian admitted that her younger self lacked the maturity and understanding of what marriage truly entailed. “In hindsight, I should never have gone through with it. I didn’t fully understand what I was committing to,” she said.
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Her story sheds light on the often-overlooked issue of religious and societal pressure in personal life decisions, particularly among young women, and serves as a cautionary tale about the importance of readiness and personal conviction in entering lifelong commitments.