Celebrity Marriage: Lessons from AY’s divorce from her estranged wife

The 15-year marriage between comedian Ayo Makun and his estranged wife Mabel has finally come to an irreversible end after years of trying to patch and thread it together. Both sides have declared in separate declarations that their marriage is finished.

Even while the messy marriage may have garnered attention on social media in the past and caused some controversy, other celebrities who have separated amicably and with great animosity and even open conflict can teach us something.

By making their declarations, Ay and Mabel have demonstrated that marriage is not a “do or die” situation with unintended consequences for the couple, their friends, and family.

While acknowledging their shortcomings in preserving the relationship, both parties refrained from assigning blame or changing their dirty laundry in front of the public. They said that it was in the best interests of their two beautiful girls that they chose peace over violence.

If there’s one thing that life has taught us, it’s that the promise of “forever together” is a fabrication. Mabel and Ay comprehended this memo thoroughly. There won’t be a protracted divorce mess, no backbiting, and maybe even no custody disputes.

Recall that AY acknowledged his marriage was about to fail in an Instagram post last Sunday.

Yes, he continued, “I have found myself doing things I am not proud of today without compromising my family.”

It is one thing to watch my 20-year relationship and marriage fall apart, but it is quite another for the people involved to know how to assign blame in an environment where most women are expected to constantly play the victim and come out on top.

“I can tell you for free that no one is completely innocent enough to cast stones. I love how lies about me in all these blogs travel faster than the truth. But my painful truth will eventually beat away all the lies.”

He claimed that his character and skills support the idea that he is past the point where he can entertain the public while dealing with intensely private family matters.

“They just might be too much concerning the individuals involved, not even when I have a grown-up daughter with access to social media. Her mental health needs to be protected from seeing things she can not be proud of online.

And the ex wife seems to have towed the same line of choosing peace over drama and even wishing her ex husband well.

Hear her: “I want to express my sincere gratitude for the supportive messages that I have received from everyone.

However, my silence should not be misunderstood and also the father of my children whom I have been with for some years deserves a certain level of respect and privacy from me and all the concerned parties. Most importantly because of our children whose mental health and general well being should be prioritized.

Many lies have been peddled against me and attacks orchestrated on the social media space but I will honour my kids with my silence and not address any of these lies.

Although my dreams of a lifelong marriage have taken a different direction now, I’m committed to moving forward with grace and resilience. I have faith in a brighter future for both myself and the children. Despite the rumors or opinions, I find comfort in the belief that all will be well.

While it’s unexpected for things to end this way, I quietly ask for guidance from my faith as I step into this new chapter of life. Also as we navigate this change,I ask for your help in creating an atmosphere of respect and understanding. This is a challenging period, and I ask for privacy and consideration as we (my ex-husband and I) find our own path forward.”