Simi Advocates Cohabitation for Couples Before Marriage
Nigerian singer Simi has weighed in on the topic of couples living together before marriage, expressing her views on its importance during a recent interview with online personality Temisan.
In a video released on Saturday, January 27, 2024, the “Woman” crooner shared her perspective on cohabitation, stating, “I personally think that people that want to get married should spend time, live together for a little bit before they do that. That’s what I think. It’s not by force.”
Simi delved into her belief, emphasizing that cohabitation allows individuals to witness various facets of their partner’s personality beyond their public behavior. She stressed the significance of experiencing situations like crankiness, hunger, morning routines, or snoring to truly understand if they can envision a lifetime together.
“Because I don’t think you really know someone that you are going to marry until you cohabit. Because the way someone is when they are outside in their best behavior is different from the way they are when they are cranky and they haven’t eaten or when they wake up in the morning or when they are snoring. It’s just that when you live with someone and you know all the sides to them. That’s when you really know if you can do forever with them,” she explained.
While acknowledging that many have successfully navigated marriage without living together beforehand, Simi expressed that a short period of cohabitation could provide valuable insights. She concluded by emphasizing that the choice to live together before marriage is not obligatory, respecting individual preferences.
“I mean people have done it, obviously millions of people have done it without living together. I just personally think that it’s a good idea to try. It doesn’t have to be for long sef. Just a little bit, I think. But it’s not by force; if you don’t want to do it,” she stated.
Simi, who earlier identified herself as a feminist advocating for women’s freedom to choose their life paths, has now shared her thoughts on the ongoing discourse on modern relationships and marital dynamics.
