Marriage is an achievement - Nigerian widow says as she remarries

A Canada-based Nigerian woman, Temmy Omoileri, who remarried five years after the d3ath of her husband has said that marriage is an achievement. The healthcare worker, who disclosed this on Christmas Day, shared photos from her wedding ceremony, saying that nothing comes close to the feeling of being loved and to love. I was a widow last Christmas. Married to my love this year and I'm celebrating this Christmas as a married woman. As long as I live on earth, I want to do right by you my love. It feels good to be loved and to love. Marriage is an achievement!! I achieved this in 2025, she wrote. Reacting to criticisms that trailed her assertion that ;marriage is an achievement', she reiterated her stance, saying that after spending five years alone, there is no substitute for the feeling of waking up beside her husband, eating meals together, holding hands, going on long trips and making plans. According to her, no matter how successful a person is, a dildo cannot replace the emotional and physical intimacy of a human partner. Have you seen The Bucket List? If not, watch it. Then come back and tell me if you still think marriage isnt an achievement. Ive spent five years sleeping alone on a top-tier Tempur-Pedic mattress. I can roll around under beautiful blankets all I want, but the bed still feels empty. Luxury is vague and hollow without a soft touch, an intentional cuddle, or a random kiss. There is no substitute for the feeling of waking up and knowing someone is there to share a coffee and a life with you, she wrote. "Lets be honest: I dont want to discuss my next mortgage with a friend who might secretly resent my success. I want a man by my sidea partner who is brainstorming the next move with me. When I see a car I love, I want to ask, "When are we buying this?" Going on a long drive alone isn't "sweet." Its quiet. Too quiet. Real joy feels like heaven, and it looks like this: * Exchanging driving shifts on a long trip. * Holding hands and random caresses while viewing the mountains. * Taking pictures and eating meals together. * Planning beach visits for the summer. We all feel the void of loneliness, yet we pretend we don't. Stop living in a delusional state. "No matter how successful or "comfortable" you are, a dildo cannot embrace you or give you a deep kiss. Touching yourself isn't empowerment; its stressful. Marriage is an achievement. Be comfortable saying it. Embrace it. Love it. Money doesnt replace a partner; it only makes the journey you share with them smoother. My world is too quiet when Im driving alone. Even the music makes more sense when hes in the passenger seat. That is my reality, and it is highly therapeutic. 2026 is coming. Dont stay closed-minded. Be open, and let that joy come crashing at your doorstep. I love you all.