In a recent interview with Chude Jideonwo, veteran Nollywood actor Jim Iyke opened up about his failed marriage and shared some personal details. He revealed that he stopped being a loving husband to his wife and focused solely on their child.
Iyke explained that his marriage fell apart because he struggled to cope with the death of his mother. The loss affected him deeply, causing him sleepless nights and a loss of his sense of humor.
During that time, he dedicated all his attention to taking care of his newborn son, neglecting his wife in the process. He acknowledged that he wasn’t the same loving and humorous man she had married. He described himself as an obsessive father who poured all his energy into his son while inadvertently leaving his wife behind.
As a result, the dynamics of their relationship changed, and his wife expressed her dissatisfaction. They eventually reached a point where they decided to part ways but remain friends.
Iyke recognized his shortcomings as a husband and acknowledged the impact his behavior had on their marriage. He expressed regret for not being able to fully be there for his wife during that difficult period and understood her decision to move on.