Silence Is Not Golden in Marriage: American Pastor Shares His Thoughts on Matrimony
- American cleric Bishop TD Jakes has shared his own take on marriage and silence
- While many people believe that silence is golden, Jakes, who had traced his roots to the Igbo tribe, said such doesn't apply to marriage
- Nigerians didn't hesitate to flood the comment section of the popular man of God to share their own thoughts
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Bishop TD Jakes of The Potter's House has taken to social media to share his thought on marriage and silence.
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In a Twitter post on Monday, May 17, the popular cleric said silence is not golden in marriage. He simply tweeted:
"In a marriage, silence is not golden."
The statement is a proverb that emphasises the importance of saying nothing when the occasion demands our silence.
TD Jakes has advised married couples that such a proverb is not applicable to marriage and many have reacted to that piece of advice.
@Rare_Nkem said:
"Africa woman, you better remain silent when your husband is boiling then later iron the issue(s) out. Don't talk while your husband is talking. In this aspect of mine, silence is golden."
@victor_onoriode commented:
"In some cases, silence is golden. Some people's mouth can run like heavy storm causing a lot of damage. I will suggest we should just be silence (sic) and talk to your spouse when the heat of their differences is down. Thanks @BishopJakes."
@osenkafoabbey said:
"When something ain't right in the marriage, you've got to talk it over in a compassionate way. Don't keep quiet."
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@ErickaB98173825 commented:
"Sometimes silence is necessary until the situation calls for one to express their side."
Briefly News previously reported that UK actress Thandie Newton has decided to revert to her original name, Thandiwe. The British actress revealed that her name had been changed for the credits after she got a role in a movie in 1991 at the age of 16.
Thandiwe is now 48 years old and has revealed that she is changing it back. Taking to social media, the actress apologised to fans about the error of the spelling of her name in British Vogue.
"Sincerest apologies from me, for the error in @BritishVogue. My name ‘Thandiwe’ is Zulu, my mother’s tribe is Shona. That’s what happens when you’re separated from your identity for so long, that you forget who you are," she tweeted.
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