Husband material, by Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi

Vanguard News | 06-09-2026 07:56am |

Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, a women's rights advocate and writer, reflects on her 37th wedding anniversary and her reluctance to give relationship advice. She recounts receiving an email from a young man in 2017 asking how to be a good husband, which prompted her to write an article titled 'How to be a good husband: Ten suggestions'. She notes that society often focuses on advising women on how to be good wives, while men are constantly seeking 'wife material'. Her piece explores the concept of 'husband material' and the expectations placed on men in marriage.

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