Isreal Akpan recently celebrated his 17th marriage anniversary and said that his wife, Florence, is his bestie. They spoke with The Mirror.
Husband
How did the two of you meet?
We met for the very first time in life on a Valentine’s Day at my younger Sister’s seamstress shop as she returned from school to pick up her clothes with some of her friends
How did you propose?
I did that straight up by telling her father that I was here to marry his daughter, not a mere boy/girlfriend relationship after she had tortured me for too long.
State of origins for both husband and wife?
We are from Akwa Ibom State.
She’s from Mkpat Enin Local Government Area (LGA), which borders Rivers State, while I am from Ini LGA, which borders Arochukwu in Abia State.
Any remarkable thing that convinced each other, about your choice?
Sure! It was our level of Christian Belief as young people. I was a Youth Pastor in my Church while she was a choir Mistress in her own Church then as well.
Any regrets so far?
Definitely Yes. For having married a well-reserved young lady.
Any premarital sex?
Yes! Immediately I found out she was a virgin, I went straight for marriage.
If there is reincarnation will you still marry each other?
Yes, but on one condition one fair complexion woman in my wife’s family won’t be part of their family.
Who is the person?
Please leave the matter for another day.
How do you see each other after 17 years?
We see ourselves waxing much stronger in love, progressing in our marriage, and having much more fun.
How can two of you prove that you make the right choices?
Very simple! For our spiritual and religious compatibility and not finding it difficult to understand each other’s unique strengths, weaknesses, qualities, and nature.
What is your advice for young couples?
Our advice for young and upcoming couples is that they should be patient with themselves in all things and allow the pure spirit of tolerance and God Almighty to occupy the center stage of their union.
What advice do you have for those that are still expecting?
They should be prayerful and sincerely seek God’s divine direction and guidance for their choice of a life partner, according to the words of in Bible, Prov. 8: 22.
In simple words, describe your husband and wife!
We are extremely great couples and partners. My wife is my Bestie…
Wife: Wow! This young man is like a wine that doesn’t change in its taste forever.