Wednesday, August 20, 2025 - A marriage therapist and father of four, Shamseddin Giwa, has sparked conversation online after advising women not to marry men who label basic life necessities as “luxury.”
Reacting to a viral video where someone claimed it was a
“sin” for wives to use washing machines instead of hand-washing clothes, Giwa
dismissed such views as outdated and unhelpful.
“True love is not measured by poverty or suffering. Don’t
marry a man who will call you extravagant for desiring basic things,” he wrote
on Facebook.
He explained that modern conveniences such as washing
machines, blenders, frozen food or even household help should not be seen as
signs of laziness.
Instead, they are tools that make life easier, especially
for working women balancing multiple roles.
“Why sweep a whole compound, cook, and wash clothes at the
same time when smarter options exist?” Giwa asked, adding that choosing ease
over endless stress doesn’t make a woman less responsible.
He further urged couples to value intelligence, financial
stability, and life goals above outdated expectations that glorify suffering.
In his words, “A smart head is what super wives are made of, not a suffer head.”
The Kenyan DAILY POST
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