Chiwetalu Agu Shares Reasons He Didn't Give Up on His Marriage: "It's Not a Bed of Roses"

• Nollywood actor Chiwetalu Agu has given couples some tips on how to navigate through their marriages
• He also revealed what has caused some marriages to crash and spoke about what couples should avoid
• The film star used himself and his wife as an example as he shared the steps they took to ensure they were still married

Veteran actor Chiwetalu Agu has shared what has kept his marriage going all through the years. He said that he and his wife decided not to give up on themselves.

It has been said that marriage is not a bed of roses, and Agu noted that the statement was true. He also spoke about why some marriages fail. The 68-year-old compared marriage to a building being constructed.

According to him, if the foundation is not properly laid, the building will collapse. He linked it to the cause of many failed marriages today. He said the moment some couples encounter problems, their marriages begin to shake.

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Chiwetalu Agu gives healthy marriage tips

The Nollywood thespian said he has advised his children on what makes a healthy marriage. He revealed that the first tip for a healthy marriage was communication. Agu said issues were normal in marriages, but how couples handled them was very important.

He encouraged couples to avoid having third parties in their marriages. He said when they experience issues, they should settle them between themselves. His second tip for a successful marriage is commitment and trust.

Thirdly, Chiwetalu advised couples to make time for each other. Fourthly, he said married people should learn to forgive themselves and fifthly, couples should pray and commit their union to God's hands.

Chiwetalu Agu's video was shared on his Instagram page.

Reactions to Chiwetalu Agu's marriage tips

Check out some of the reactions as Chiwetalu Agu shared the keys to a long-lasting marriage below:

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@nana_darkua:

"So true, thanks for sharing sir."

@superfantastic_realtor:

"Thank you for your words of encouragement."

@happiness_awas:

"Daddy thank u very much for dis advice, but pls am not so happy, daddy and mummy did not give us our last sound today (kissing)."

@thenayshpage:

"Legendary advice!! Daddy say Konji no be your mate."

@onye_odigolumma:

"To marry sef set fear me ooh."

Chiwetalu Agu marks wife's birthday romantically

Earlier, Legit.ng reported that the video Chiwetalu made for his wife on her birthday has surfaced online, and fans have reacted massively to it.

In the clip, the veteran actor thanked her for marrying him and not letting him give up on life.

He also shared the good things his wife had done for him over the years as they both shared kisses and hug.

Proofreading by Nkem Ikeke, journalist and copy editor at Legit.ng.

Source: Legit.ng