Love not defined by wedding ring – Monalisa Stephen

Actress Monalisa Stephen, aka Gabacci, has said that being in love with a person does not mean the relationship has to end in marriage.

Addressing misconceptions about her stance on relationships, Stephen told Saturday Beats, “I never said I don’t need a man; who doesn’t need a man?

“However, I don’t think you need to put a (wedding) ring to something to define it as love. That’s why I don’t believe in marriage, although as a Christian, I know it is ordained by God. But, I don’t believe love has to be defined by a ring. If I love someone, that means I am already committed to them. I am already ‘married’ to them, so they don’t need to give me a ring.”

The controversial personality also that though she did not want to have children, she was dedicated to caring for children in need. She added, “I believe a lot in humanity and caring for others. I have adopted a lot of children and I am currently taking care of them.”

Decrying the attitude of many people to sad news about celebrities, Stephen said, “Whenever celebrities are happy, some people are unhappy about it. I applaud Sharon Oja for what she is doing now by not giving attention to the online buzz about her marriage. Many Nigerian women see marriage as a trophy, and can die for it. I am someone who is misunderstood and judged, so, if I put myself in that man (Sharon’s husband)’s shoes, I know that a failed marriage can happen to anybody. Are we not the same people advising people to leave their marriages if they don’t feel safe.”

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