Lady claims great men don’t do house chores

A young Nigerian lady has stirred massive reactions across social media after asserting that truly great men do not engage in house chores. Her statement, which has now gone viral, has generated intense debate among netizens about gender roles, success, and household responsibilities in marriage.

In a trending video shared on X (formerly Twitter), the lady explained that before marriage, she used to believe her husband would actively participate in domestic activities such as washing, cooking, cleaning, and going to the market. However, after getting married, she claimed to have learned two major lessons about men and their priorities.

According to her, the first reality was that doing house chores is not her husband’s strength, and secondly, a man who has a powerful vision or operates on a global level cannot realistically be expected to come home after a long day and engage in routine household work.

She further explained that her husband’s time and energy are often consumed by the demands of his vision, work, and pursuit of greatness, and she has come to accept that such men require understanding and support rather than pressure to perform household duties.

While emphasizing that every man should still prioritise his family, she maintained that both husband and wife must make necessary adjustments and work as a team for the growth of their home, noting that her acceptance of this truth has helped her marriage become more peaceful and focused.

The lady’s opinion has since divided viewers, with many calling her perspective “realistic,” while others criticized it as promoting unhealthy gender expectations.

Mixed reactions trail her statement

Following the viral clip, social media users flooded the comment section with various opinions, ranging from agreement to strong disapproval.

Mark wrote: “House chores are basic home tasks individuals engage in to make their environment habitable. What exactly is the issue with that? If a wife is busy caring for the kids, what stops the husband from assisting? Will he sit and watch everywhere turn messy just because he’s a man?”

He continued, “Would he abandon his clothes to pile up because he has a wife? These things are about teamwork, not ego. Someone really needs to start addressing this properly.”

Urchobo Water also commented humorously, saying: “Let me help you all rephrase what she is saying — ‘Dear men, make money, make money, make more money, and even more money!’”

ArseneHolic reacted sarcastically, writing: “Dem no dey tell person. With which mouth will Regina ask that man to help bathe her kids — that’s if you even see him, and it’s your turn…”

Naturalboifilmz added a different perspective, saying: “Great men don’t necessarily avoid house chores; they outsource them to reduce their wives’ burden. They don’t let their wives go through avoidable stress because their wives also have dreams and visions to pursue. But at their humble beginnings, a man should still join hands with his wife to build together.”

The conversation has since evolved into a broader societal debate about modern relationships, ambition, and balance between success and family life.

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"Great men don't do house chores. If you desire a husband who is prominent, influential, and wealthy, balance your expectations" – Nigerian woman tells women. pic.twitter.com/CB28LGGZy3

  

— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) October 9, 2025