Nigeria, Feb. 3 -- Settling on this title, I anticipated entering a delicate realm. Over the years, I've fervently professed my love to my wife, affirming that she is the most beautiful soul in my life and that our unbreakable bond rests on the strength of our love. While this holds truth, recent experiences have prompted me to reconsider the notion that love alone is sufficient for sustaining a marriage.

This reflection was prompted by a couple my wife and I encountered while residing in Upstate New York years ago. Udoka (not real name) and his wife appeared inseparable, embodying the perfect union reminiscent of high school sweethearts. However, barely two months after we met, Udo informed me of their separation, ultimately leading to ...