In an insightful discussion on Prime Morning with Asieduwaa Akomoah, Rev. Dr. Nanayaa Prempeh and Apostle Emmanuel Inkoom explored the delicate balance of financial responsibilities in marriage.
Rev. Dr. Prempeh shared her thoughts on why she believes financial expectations should not be rushed into and why a man should only begin to assume responsibility once the marriage takes place.
Rev. Dr. Prempeh made it clear that she is against the notion of women immediately asking their partners for money when a relationship is still in its infancy.
“The man does not need to come into your life immediately to be taken responsibility for. It is only after you are married that you become his responsibility and he becomes your responsibility,” she emphasized.
She highlighted the importance of financial independence for women, which she believes is necessary for equality in relationships.
“Women need economic empowerment,” Rev. Dr. Prempeh stated, acknowledging that while financial help may sometimes be needed, it should not be used as a tool to manipulate or control the relationship. Instead, when a need arises, both partners should offer support willingly and out of genuine care for one another.
On the flip side, Rev. Dr. Prempeh also discussed situations where women have financially supported the men they love, even going as far as funding their education.
She pointed out that society often views this as foolish, but she disagreed.
“Ain’t nothing wrong with that, it is love, and love is a two-way street,” she explained. However, she acknowledged the risks, as some men may not appreciate the gesture and may later betray the relationship.
Apostle Emmanuel Inkoom weighed in, adding that men have a natural responsibility as providers, which is rooted in biblical teachings.
“God created man and gave him work before bringing the woman to support,” Apostle Inkoom noted, stressing that the problem often arises when men lack vision and fail to live up to their responsibilities.
He suggested that this lack of responsibility sometimes leads to men engaging in unfaithful behaviours, leaving women in difficult situations.
