27/02/2026
One Chibwe Christone writes and we agree ๐ฏ
โLet's set the record straight about Mathias Musumali 1's comments. I understand that many women are focusing on the derogatory terms he used, but I'd like to move beyond that. I don't support body shaming, objectification, or sexualization of women, and I think we should focus on the main topic: women's choices and relationships.
When young men are younger, women in their age range often reject them, citing their youth and immaturity. These women choose older men who can provide financial support, even if it means being in a potentially complicated relationship. This pattern continues in higher learning institutions, where young women date older men, prioritizing financial security.
These women are adults, capable of making their own decisions. They're not victims, but agents making choices about their relationships and sexuality. We've seen this with social media discussions around dating standards, where women defend their right to choose partners with financial stability.
The issue isn't about objectification; it's about understanding the choices women make and the societal pressures that drive them. If women prioritize financial security, why should men accept them when they've been in relationships with older, potentially exploitative partners?
Women who rejected young men when they were younger and preferred to go for older men often find themselves in a different situation later on. Those older men used them, and now they're not as attractive as they were when they were younger. They want to settle for someone like those young men they once rejected. Is it fair for those young men to settle down with them after they've moved around and played around with different older men? Now that they're tired of life, they want to settle down. Is it fair for those young men?
Let's focus on the real issue: the dynamics of relationships and the choices we make. Can any woman defend these choices or answer these questions?โ