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Veteran rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has shed light on his reasons for remaining unmarried and childless, citing a personal vow and past relationship experiences as key factors.
Speaking on TVC’s ‘Your View,’ Ruggedman revealed that his decision stems from a promise he made in his younger years never to have a child outside wedlock.
“I am not married and do not have a child yet. When I was much younger, I vowed never to have a child out of wedlock,” he said.
Although he occasionally questions whether this was the right decision, he remains firm in his belief that finding the right partner is crucial before making such a commitment.
“Sometimes, I wonder whether I made the right or wrong decision. But still, it takes a lot from both parties. You have to do it with someone you really love,” he added.
Ruggedman recounted how some of his past relationships, which he hoped would lead to marriage, ended in disappointment. One notable experience was with a woman he was close to marrying before her mother persuaded her to choose a wealthier suitor.
“I have met some ladies I thought I would end up with, but it didn’t work out. There was a particular lady I was supposed to marry, but a wealthy man came into the picture, and her mother separated us,” he shared.
Reflecting on his journey, he emphasized that a lasting relationship requires love and mutual effort from both partners.
Beyond his views on marriage, Ruggedman also spoke candidly about domestic violence and how he manages conflicts in relationships. He made it clear that he sets a strict boundary with his partners, stating that he would rather walk away than resort to violence.
“I always tell any woman I intend to date that if she pushes me to the level where I think of hitting her, then it’s over.
“For me to want to date someone, it means I’ve told her everything that triggers me. So, for you to now push that thing, it means you’re poking me. I would rather walk away than hit the person,” he said.
He recounted an incident where he ended a relationship after his then-girlfriend pushed him in public during an argument, despite his efforts to de-escalate the situation privately.
“I once broke up with a lady because she pushed me in public when we were having a disagreement, despite my pleading with her to wait until we got home to settle the issue,” he revealed.
He also cautioned against staying in toxic relationships, emphasizing that many individuals ignore warning signs due to personal benefits or fear of societal judgment.
“A lot of people in abusive relationships saw the red flags but remained in the relationship because of what they were benefiting. Also, some of them are afraid of leaving because of public opinion. It’s better to leave because if you die in an abusive relationship, people will still talk,” he advised.
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