In the bustling chaos of Facebook’s “Tell It All” group, a question pierced through the noise: “Do married couples stay indoors for like 3 hours without saying a word to each other?” It wasn’t an uncommon inquiry, yet it struck a chord. The responses poured in, each a glimpse into the unspoken realities of modern relationships.
One response stood out, haunting in its simplicity:
“We do the talking through text but stay in the same room. I thank God we don’t have kids yet. If this thing gets to a year, I will just divorce her and move on.”
This wasn’t just a marital hiccup—it was the sound of love breaking, one unspoken word at a time.
Among the myriad responses, tales of silent marriages unravelled, each unique yet eerily similar. One participant shared their ordeal:
“Yes, the problem I’m facing now. We will stay here for months without him talking to me. Always on his phone with friends and side chicks.”
It was a raw confession of betrayal and neglect; a reminder that silence often speaks volumes. Yet, the most chilling response came from a woman who recounted her liberation from a toxic marriage.
“Before the divorce, which served as my best Independence Day, we could go for five months without talking to each other. Monthly housekeeping money was dropped into my MoMo wallet or on the centre table until I had my shackles off my finger.”
Her words painted a bleak picture of cohabitation without connection—a void where love once thrived. But the story didn’t end there.
The woman recalled her estranged husband’s desperate plea for one final act of intimacy on the day she packed her bags. It was a moment she described with incredulity, highlighting the absurdity of their shared life.
“Eeei, who does that? I even aborted his baby without his notice or knowledge. (I asked God for forgiveness.)”
Her confession shocked and stirred readers. For her, the decision was not born out of malice but a desire to break free from the chains of toxicity without leaving a trail of pain behind.
Despite the heartbreak, her story ended on a triumphant note.
“No regret and later married to the best soulmate with my newly born twins. There’s simply no life in a toxic marriage and a good life after divorce!”
It was a message of hope for those trapped in loveless unions, a testament that life could indeed blossom after the death of a marriage.
The responses to the original question revealed an unsettling truth: silence can be as destructive as words. In the absence of communication, resentment festers, trust erodes, and love suffocates.
But they also illuminated a path forward—through courage, self-awareness, and the willingness to seek happiness, even if it means starting over. For some, silence is a death sentence for their union. For others, it’s a wake-up call to reclaim their voice and their lives.
And so, in the digital corridors of “Tell It All,” a simple question sparked a conversation that echoed far beyond the screen, reminding us all that love cannot survive in silence.
