Nollywood actress Lizzy Gold has stepped into the relationship debate with advice that has everyone talking. And she did not sugarcoat anything. 😮
In a viral video, she told men straight up if you want respect from your wife, marry a woman you are richer than. According to her, marrying a wealthier woman is a risky move. 💰
“As a man, if you want to earn your respect from a woman, marry someone you’re richer than. If you marry a woman that is richer than you, you’re on your own. She will never respect you,” she said. 🗣️
She also made her own preference clear. “As for me, I will marry a man who is far richer than me.” 💍
Lizzy Gold explained that it is very hard to find a woman who will truly respect a man she is richer than. “After some time, she will lose respect for you and you won’t have control over her,” she added. 😬
Then she dropped a key piece of advice for men — be realistic. “Every man should have a spec, and your spec should be according to your pocket. Not like you’re earning ₦300,000 and going for a woman earning ₦500,000.” 💸
As expected, social media caught fire. Some people agreed with her, saying money and respect are connected. Others argued that real respect is about character, not currency. One user wrote, “Respect no suppose be about money. She fit dey inside on small boy DM dey beg am for love.” 😂 Another added, “Some truth dey wetin she dey talk sha.” 🗣️
Love, money, and control Lizzy Gold has simply poured fuel on an old fire. And Nigerians are loving every bit of the debate.
“As a man, if you want to earn respect from a woman, marry someone you’re richer than. If you marry someone richer than you, you’re on your own. As for me, I will marry a man who is far richer than me.”
— Actress Lizzy Gold says pic.twitter.com/dYvwUCpDLA
— CHUKS 🍥 (@ChuksEricE) May 5, 2026
