20/01/2025
You can't always judge a book by its cover, especially when it comes to relationships.
Today is Friday, and I decided to visit one of my friends who lives just a short stroll from my new apartment. As I arrived at his house, I met him and his wife in a heated argument.
I stood outside, dumbfounded, waiting for the tension to ease before knocking. I thought to myself, "Make i no enter inside now, hand go come meet me for where no good." Just like it usually happen in those short comedy skit...(Mind your business ๐คฃ๐คฃ๐คฃ)
But as I waited, I couldn't help but wonder, "Why are they fighting? These are the same people I know to be peaceful and have always been my role model."
I've always admired their relationship, and if I were to get married, I'd want them to be my marriage coaches.
So, I took a deep breath and knocked on the door. It was as if they were waiting for an angel or anticipating the arrival of someone they owed money to - everything became calm instantly.
I heard them exchanging sweet nothings, and the wife opened the door, laughing sheepishly as if nothing had happened.
"See this one, na me una wan deceive ๐คฃ๐๐...."
I was confused, thinking, "No be people wey I hear their voice now now be this?
I decided to mind my own business, but I couldn't shake off the feeling that there was more to their relationship than meets the eye.
As I entered the house, I noticed that everything seemed normal, but I could sense the underlying tension. My friend offered me a seat, and we started chatting about random things.
During the conversation, I couldn't help but wonder what was the cause of the argument.
Later, I casually asked his wife what had happened earlier. She hesitated before responding, "Oh, it was just a silly argument. I asked him not to go out for his usual Friday clubbing and paparazzi, and he got upset."
I nodded understandingly, but inside, I was thinking, "So this is how they deceive other people into thinking their marriage is perfect."
As I left their house, I couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions. I was happy to see my friends, but also saddened by the reality of their relationship/Situationship.
I realized that sometimes, things are not always as they seem, and that every couple has their own unique struggles.
I'm still trying to wrap my head around the whole experience. I guess you can't always judge a book by its cover, especially when it comes to relationships.
ยฉ๏ธ Abiodun Oluwasegun Elijah โ Radiofied Ink โ๏ธ
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P.S: Though many marriages have their downsides, fights, and disagreements, some couples prefer to keep their quarrels private. Unlike others who may air their dirty laundry, these couples choose to settle their differences behind closed doors.
It's not that they don't love each other; they simply don't want outsiders interfering in their business. By keeping their quarrels private, they avoid escalating issues and maintain the love and respect that holds their relationship together.
