Social media personality Mamideb has hit back at critics questioning why she has not yet welcomed a child with her husband, describing the criticism as a reflection of society’s narrow understanding of marriage and genuine companionship.
In a lengthy response, Mamideb expressed shock at what she described as an obsession with couples having children, insisting that marriage should be built on love, friendship, commitment and mutual understanding rather than pressure to fulfil society’s expectations.
She maintained that when she exchanged marriage vows with her husband, they made a commitment to share everything in their lives, dismissing the idea that the value of a marriage should be measured by whether a couple has children.
“People’s way of thinking still shocks me. When we took our marriage vows, we made a commitment that what he has is OURS, and what I have is OURS,” she wrote.
Mamideb’s response appeared to challenge those who believe that a woman must have a child to secure her place in marriage or prove the success of her relationship.
She further emphasised that marriage goes beyond having children, arguing that companionship, love and standing by each other are equally important aspects of building a lasting relationship.
Her remarks have reignited conversations on social media about the pressure married couples, particularly women, face over childbirth, with many questioning why society often treats having children as the ultimate measure of a successful marriage.
For Mamideb, however, her marriage is about the commitment she shares with her husband, and she appears unwilling to let public opinion dictate how they should live their lives.
