“My marriage failed because I was a good father but a woeful husband” – Jim Iyke

Veteran Nollywood actor, Jim Iyke has opened up on his failed marriage and why his wife had left him despite being a good father to his three kids.

The movie star opened up on his past marriage while speaking in a chat with Chude Jideowo on his show.

"My marriage failed because I was a good father but a woeful husband" – Jim Iyke
“My marriage failed because I was a good father but a woeful husband” – Jim Iyke. Credit: Jim Iyke/ Instagram.

Jim Iyke opened up to his failure as a husband during the interview, and revealed that he had been the reason why his marriage had failed.

He noted that a person can only be mediocre of he lets his emotions overwhelm him, and each time he gets emotional, he usually acts mediocre.

Watch him speak:

This sparked a debate in the comment section on whether a person can be a good father but yet a terrible husband.

temilolasobola wrote: “So many good fathers but terrible husbands”

micheal__x wrote: “At least he’s owning up to his mistakes. Sure a rare thing to see men of this generation do.”

juliet.u.a wrote: “Therapy should be part of even NYSC programs because so many people walking around broken to the core.”

ayzne_ wrote: “A man can actually be a good father and a good husband”

viola_concept wrote: “Matured man, he owned up to his mistakes. Some guys are really good Dads but terrible husband to the wife. The kids are happy but their mother ain’t.”

ms_leemart wrote: “He has my respect for a fact that he actually owned up to his mistake . Therapy should really be embraced more in this part of the world”

amb_lawrence wrote: “I love how honest he was about his situation. That’s a wise man right there.”

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