Life

The saying, “you are the company you keep,” could not be truer when it comes to choosing a life partner. The person one chooses as a partner can either uplift or hinder one’s growth, progress, and career advancement. Unfortunately, some people pretend to want growth and progress when they, in fact, do not. They often meet their partners and, once settled together, decide to stop working and leave their partners with bills and responsibilities. This is a sad reality that many people have to face in their relationships.

A year ago, my company lost a dedicated and hardworking staff member to a terminal illness. Her husband, Adebayo, claimed to have arthritis and stopped working. Meanwhile, my colleague hustled and did side businesses to make ends meet. Adebayo stayed at home and lived a luxurious lifestyle, as if he was the one earning the income. Despite Olasumbo’s failing health, he never assisted with any household chores or childcare. She struggled to pay all the bills, from rent to school fees, clothing, and feeding her family of four. Her husband brought in his unemployed brother to stay with them, under the guise of helping out, but it only meant an extra mouth to feed.

Olasumbo’s health continued to deteriorate, and she outsourced tasks she could no longer do by herself. The bills kept increasing as she had to make payments for her medical treatment and medications in addition to house hold expenses. She went into a coma at one point and woke up with a special diet that cost more money. Olasumbo had no choice but to continue living day by day, even as her husband did nothing to help. She eventually lost consciousness on her way to work and was on admission in the hospital for several months. She became bedridden and was praying for a miracle. Sadly, she passed away, leaving her family behind.

After Olasumbo’s death, her husband received her insurance money, which she had earned through hard work and dedication. Adebayo realized his mistakes and regretted not supporting his wife when she needed him the most. He reached out to a colleague for help, but it was too late. He missed his wife and appreciated her, but he could not manage her side hustle. Olasumbo’s team members fondly remembered her dedication and loyalty to the job.

This story is a reminder that one should be careful who they partner with in life. It is better to be single than to be with someone who will hinder one’s growth and progress. A good life partner should be supportive, caring, and responsible, especially during difficult times. Olasumbo’s story is a sad one, and her family’s struggle should serve as a warning to others to choose their partners wisely.

In conclusion, Olasumbo’s story is a lesson to us all. We should choose our life partners carefully and ensure that they are supportive and responsible. It is better to be single than to be with someone who will only hinder our progress and success. Olasumbo’s hard work, dedication, and loyalty to her job should be remembered, and her family’s struggle should serve as a reminder to us all to choose our partners wisely. May her soul rest in peace.

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