For many people, marriage remains a major life goal. Society often celebrates married couples and places pressure on single people to settle down.
Nigerian actress Nkechi Blessing has made it clear that she does not share that view. She recently explained why she does not envy married people and believes that society exaggerates the pressure to get married.
Blessing said she is not envious of married people and believes society places too much importance on marriage. 
The movie star shared a series of messages about personal growth on her Instagram page on Wednesday. She encouraged her followers to walk away from anything that no longer matches their growth and personal development.
She wrote, “Growth sometimes means walking away. You may need to leave people, places, habits, and situations that no longer align with the person you want to become.
“You should not walk away because of anger, bitterness, or pride. You should do it out of self-respect. Some chapters must end so new ones can begin. I have learned that protecting your peace is not selfish, and letting go is often the bravest act of self-love.
“If something no longer supports your purpose, happiness, or growth, you can leave it behind. The right things will never require you to lose yourself to keep them.”
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In another post, Nkechi dismissed the idea that married people have everything figured out. She pointed to the number of failed marriages around her as an example.
She wrote, “You think I envy married people? God forbid. Eighty percent of the people whose marriages I once admired are now single again. Who marriage help, abeg?”
While her remarks may divide opinion, they reflect her belief that personal peace and growth matter more than meeting society’s expectations about marriage
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