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Opinion26 June 2026Edited by NaijaPodNews2:34

Polygamy: Man Advocates Decades-Long Interval for Second Marriage on Brown's Couch

Polygamy: Man Advocates Decades-Long Interval for Second Marriage on Brown's Couch
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A recent interview on Brown's Couch saw a man ignite discussions with his perspective on structuring polygamous unions. He put forward the idea that men intending to take multiple wives ought to ensure a significant age difference between their marriages. Specifically, he proposed that if a man enters his first marriage at the age of 25, he should ideally defer taking a second wife until he reaches approximately 50 years old. His justification for this approach centered on the generational separation it would create among the children, which he believes would mitigate sibling rivalry. Furthermore, he suggested that older children would naturally assume a guardian-like role towards their younger half-siblings. The interviewee further contended that introducing a second wife shortly after the first often precipitates marital discord. He concluded by asserting that a first wife is more inclined to accept the addition of another spouse once the couple has established a robust shared purpose over many years.

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Dis man get one kain idea for polygamy o! Him say make you wait till 50 before you marry second wife, if you marry first at 25. Na strategy to reduce wahala for house, him talk. We go see whether dis advice go enter ear for Naija.

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