The Nigerian actress, Nkechi Blessing, has said she feels no envy towards married people, arguing that the societal pressure to get married is often overstated.
In a post shared on Instagram on Wednesday, the film star reflected on personal growth, encouraging her followers to find the strength to walk away from anything that no longer aligns with who they are becoming.
“Growth sometimes looks like walking away. Walking away from people, places, habits, and situations that no longer align with the person you’re becoming,” she said.
“Not out of anger, bitterness, or pride but out of self-respect. Some chapters are meant to end so new ones can begin. I’ve learned that protecting your peace is not selfish, and letting go is often the bravest form of self-love.
“If it no longer serves your purpose, your happiness, or your growth, it’s okay to leave it behind. The right things won’t require you to abandon yourself to keep them.”
In one of the slides, the actress dismissed the perception that married women have everything figured out, pointing to the number of broken marriages around her.
“You think I envy married people? God forbid. 80% of the ones I once admired are now back on the streets. Who marriage help, abeg?” she wrote.
Nkechi Blessing was previously married to Opeyemi Falegan, but the marriage ended in 2022.