A Nigerian man has sparked significant debate online after declaring that women should never agree to marry men who propose equal financial contributions in relationships.
The Controversial Statement
Joseph Brendan made his position clear in a social media post on Friday, November 22, 2025. He asserted that women should only consider the 50-50 financial arrangement if they plan on remaining childless throughout the marriage.
His argument centers around the physical and emotional toll that pregnancy and childbearing take on women, which he believes makes equal financial contributions unfair in traditional marital setups.
Brendan's Detailed Argument
In his post, Brendan elaborated on his perspective with striking clarity. "If I were a babe I will never agree to marry a man that proposes 50-50 for our finances," he wrote emphatically.
He continued with his conditional acceptance: "I will only agree to that if we agree that we are not having kids. Because as long as I will get pregnant, birth and care for a child, to the gutters with that 50-50 nonsense."
The man's statement highlights the ongoing conversation about financial equality versus equity in modern relationships, particularly within the Nigerian context where traditional gender roles often clash with contemporary economic realities.
Broader Implications for Nigerian Marriages
This discussion touches on several critical aspects of modern relationships in Nigeria:
- The balance between financial contributions and domestic responsibilities
- How pregnancy and childrearing affect financial dynamics in marriage
- The evolving expectations from both partners in contemporary Nigerian relationships
Brendan's perspective suggests that true equality in marriage must account for the disproportionate physical burden women bear in childbearing and early childcare, which he believes justifies unequal financial arrangements.
The conversation continues to generate mixed reactions across social media platforms, with many Nigerians weighing in on both sides of this divisive topic about marriage finances and responsibilities.
