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Popular Nigerian actress, Iniobong Edo Ekim, better known as Ini Edo has explained why she has remained single at 41 years.
She gave this explanation in an interview posted on social media.
Ini Edo pointed out that she needs a man that can really love her.
When asked she if she had not found love before, the thespian who began her film career in 2000, pointed out that there is different between being loved and being committed with the relationship.
She added that it is not all about money but about how a man can manage a situation and the people around him.
Ini Edo said, “I’m single because I just want somebody that can really love me. That’s all. I’m not asking for too much.”
Edo also said some men feel threatened by women’s strength and success, perceiving accomplished women as competition to their traditional role as the head of the household.
She highlighted that certain men prefer women who are submissive and easier to control, as it aligns with their expectations of traditional gender roles.
The actress emphasized her preference for being a “queen” rather than dominating over a man, stating,
“I’m not a woman who is looking to subdue any man or ride over any man.” She stressed her desire to walk beside a man, receiving guidance and protection, rather than overpowering him, regardless of her success.
Edo acknowledged the challenge of finding men who comprehend that a woman’s success doesn’t diminish their role as the head of the home, lamenting the difficulty in establishing a balance between success and maintaining traditional relationship dynamics.
