Nollywood actress and producer Lizzy Gold has stirred fresh conversations with her candid advice urging women to choose single life over a bad marriage. The single mother of two delivered the strong message in a recent interview, cautioning against rushing into unions based on romantic stories that often hide harsh realities.
Lizzy Gold stated plainly,
“Women, let’s be careful out there with stories surrounding marriages. It’s better to be single than to be married. If you must marry, make sure you marry right. I repeat, marry right.”
Her words highlight the risks many women face in mismatched partnerships and emphasize the importance of careful partner selection over societal pressure to tie the knot.
As a never-married single parent raising two children, Lizzy Gold speaks from personal experience. She has openly shared in past interviews that she has not had sex in years and maintains a tough emotional boundary, once describing her heart as “made of Kpomo” to explain how easily she detaches from mistreatment and moves on without heartbreak. This latest statement builds on her history of prioritizing peace and self-worth over rushed commitments.
Her advice aligns with a growing wave of celebrity voices encouraging individuals to protect their well-being in relationships. While some see it as empowering, others may view it as a stark warning against settling for less than a healthy, respectful marriage. Lizzy Gold’s message comes at a time when marriage stories —drama included— dominate social media, often glamorizing unions that later crumble publicly.
Social media reactions are already pouring in, with many women applauding the reminder to “marry right” while others debate the merits of staying single versus working through challenges. Lizzy Gold’s words add to ongoing discussions about modern relationships in Nigeria, where personal happiness often clashes with cultural expectations.