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Nollywood actor Jim Iyke has opened up about the emotional struggles that led to the end of his marriage, revealing that he lost his spark in life and became overly devoted to fatherhood.
In an interview with Chude Jideonwo, he disclosed that he became fully consumed by fatherhood during a difficult period in his life, admitting that his wife suffered because of the emotional changes he was going through.
“I lost my spark, and my wife suffered for it. And then I became an obsessive dad. I gave everything in me to my son. I was a proper stay-at-home dad,” he said.
Jim Iyke revealed that he eventually became a better father than husband, explaining that the situation affected his relationship after his wife could no longer recognise the man she married.
The veteran actor said he was honest with his wife about his emotional struggles and told her he was unsure how long it would take him to heal and become himself again.
“I became an excellent father but a woeful husband. After a while, she said, ‘I can’t find the man I married anymore.’ I told her, ‘I don’t know what it’d take for me to heal and bring myself back.
If you want to wait for me, I’d appreciate it. And if you can’t, I would understand.’ She said she couldn’t, so we shook hands and parted as friends,” he added.
Many social media users praised the actor for being open about his emotional struggles, while others shared differing opinions on marriage, healing, and balancing family responsibilities.
One user wrote, “At least he was honest about his struggles and emotions. A real man!” Another added, “This is why communication and emotional support are important in marriage.”
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I lost my spark, and my wife suffered for it. And then I became an obsessive dad. I gave everything in me to my son. I was a proper stay-at-home dad.
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