Nigerian singer, songwriter, and actress, Simi recently discussed marriage and suggested that before getting married, a couple should consider living together.
During an interview, the singer emphasized how important it is to comprehend a person’s characteristics before entering into a lifelong relationship. She expressed her position while understanding that not everyone belongs to her school of thought.
“Maybe I shouldn’t share this opinion because I feel like religious people might not agree with me. [But] I personally think that people who want to get married should live together for a little bit before they do that. Because I don’t think you really know someone that you’re going to marry until you cohabit,” Simi began.
Simi highlighted the importance of witnessing different aspects of a partner’s character that may not be evident in public settings.
She continued: “The way someone is when they are outside in their best behavior is different from how they are when they are cranky and they haven’t eaten or when they wake up in the morning or when they are snoring.”
Simi did, however, acknowledge the fact that people have successfully married without cohabiting. According to the singer, living together provides valuable insights into compatibility and helps individuals make more informed decisions about the prospect of spending their lives together.
“When you live with someone you know all the sides to them, that is when you really know if you can do forever with them. Millions of people have gotten married without living together. But I personally think it’s a good idea to cohabit before marriage,” she added.
Simi made it clear that cohabitation doesn’t have to last for a long time and that even a little while can provide insightful experiences.
