Juliana Olayode: Marriage Doesn’t Make Women Desperate

Nollywood actress Juliana Olayode has defended women who desire marriage, saying the decision to want a husband should not be interpreted as desperation or a lack of ambition.

The actress shared her thoughts in an Instagram post while addressing the criticism women sometimes face over their personal choices.

Olayode said women who are content with being single or have no interest in marriage should be respected, just as women who hope to become wives should be free to express their desires without being judged.

She stressed that wanting marriage does not diminish a woman’s achievements, ambitions or purpose.

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“Wanting to get married is not a personality disorder,” she wrote.

The actress acknowledged that marriage can come with difficulties and that some unions end painfully. However, she noted that many people still consider marriage a beautiful institution and genuinely hope to experience it.

Olayode recalled an incident at a salon where she overheard women criticising another woman for openly expressing her desire to get married. She said she joined the conversation and later found humour in the matter after remembering a “BRIDE” swimsuit gifted to her by a friend in 2024.

According to her, women should be allowed to pursue different aspirations, including faith, career, financial stability, family, friendship, purpose and marriage.

She concluded by wishing women seeking marriage the opportunity to find good partners and enjoy fulfilling unions.