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| Toke Makinwa |
Media personality and digital influencer Toke Makinwa has counseled women on critical factors to prioritize when selecting a marriage partner, urging them to value emotional maturity over ego.
Makinwa shared the advice via a post on her Instagram story, emphasizing that a man’s behavior following a disagreement is often the truest reflection of his character.
According to her, a suitable life partner is one who refuses to let arguments result in prolonged silence or emotional distance. Instead, she noted, a mature partner demonstrates a willingness to initiate contact, check on his significant other’s well-being, and resolve conflicts constructively.
The media personality further asserted that long-term relationship success relies heavily on qualities such as empathy, understanding, and open communication. In her view, a man who listens, acknowledges his faults, and actively works to mend misunderstandings is far better suited for marriage than one who evades accountability after a dispute.
Illustrating her point, Makinwa wrote:
“Marry the man who calls you after an argument just to make sure you’re okay. Not the one who leaves you alone with your tears. Choose the man who stays when things get hard and wants to understand you, not defeat you. A man who can pause, hold you, and say ‘I’m sorry’ because your relationship matters more to him than his ego.”