Marriage, a beautiful institution, often suffers from self-inflicted issues. One significant challenge in African marriages is the clash of interests between daughters-in-law and mothers-in-law.
In African culture, marriage is communal, with parents and relatives heavily influencing the choice of partners. The mother-in-law, as a major stakeholder, often prioritizes her interests.
The mother-son bond is particularly strong in African societies, where male children hold a higher status. This results in mothers viewing daughters-in-law as co-wives.
Mothers may prioritize their emotional connection with their sons over their son's marriage, often causing friction and misunderstandings with daughters-in-law.
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