Veteran Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has shared thoughtful advice for couples dealing with resistance from a partner’s family, urging them to make sincere efforts toward peace while admitting that some situations may ultimately be too difficult to fix.
Speaking during an appearance on The Morayo Show, the screen icon reflected on the realities of marriage and the importance of support systems. According to her, when relatives express disapproval, partners should first try patience, dialogue, and genuine engagement rather than rushing to walk away.
Omotola explained that, in many cases, opposition can stem from assumptions or fear of the unknown. With time and consistent effort, she believes some families may soften and begin to understand the person their child has chosen.
However, the actress was equally clear that not every situation changes. She warned that certain parents or relatives may hold deep-seated prejudices, whether about ethnicity, background, or personal expectations, and might remain unwilling to accept the relationship regardless of what the couple does.
The award-winning star also cautioned that even when acceptance appears to come, it can sometimes be uncertain. A shift in attitude today, she suggested, might not guarantee long-term harmony tomorrow.
Drawing from life experience, Omotola emphasized that marriage on its own already requires enormous commitment, compromise, and emotional strength. Adding the burden of constant conflict with in-laws, she said, can make the journey far more challenging than it needs to be.
For her, the key question couples must ask is whether they are prepared to live without the encouragement and backing that families often provide at crucial moments.
Omotola concluded by advising lovers to think deeply and realistically. While love is powerful, she implied that beginning a lifelong union in the middle of hostility may lead to avoidable hardship.
Her comments have since sparked conversations online, with many praising her balanced view — encouraging effort and reconciliation, yet acknowledging that peace of mind and stability should never be ignored.


