In December 2014, Yvonne Okwara and her husband Andrew Matole exchanged vows. Many assumed that the reason her wedding was so secretive was because of the other woman.
Alice Manyola Matole and Andrew Matole had three children together when they were first married. Yvonne Okwara and Andrew are 16 years apart, which has drawn criticism for how she handles her husband’s advanced age and pressure to procreate.
At last, Yvonne Okwara has opened up about every aspect of her marriage. In a recent interview, she revealed more personal details than ever before to writer and freelance journalist Yvonne Aoll.
When they were married in 2014, Yvonne was only 31 years old and her husband, Andrew, was 47. When questioned about the stark age difference, the former KTN and now Citizen TV anchor said it didn’t worry her.
Yvonne Aoll: Since your spouse is older than you, have you faced any backlash?
Everyone spoke, said Yvonne Okwara. Individuals made statements. That’s the price of working in the spotlight, but once more, nobody else lives my life but me. All these other problems have never mattered because my husband and I are the happiest of friends.
Yvonne Aoll: Have you ever experienced pressure to tie the knot sooner rather than later?
Yvonne Okwara: Not at all. Never. That’s not how I spend my life. Never did. When I think the timing is right, I take the actions I want to take. I don’t give these things any thought.
Yvonne Aoll: Is there any pressure on you to become a parent?
Yvonne Okwara: Absolutely not. If something is intended to happen, it will. I genuinely don’t respond well to social pressure. At all. I’m such an inherent person that I would have to put pressure on myself if there was ever any. never coming from the external world.
Yvonne Aoll: What advice would you provide to those who are clear about their desire to remain single or not have children but nevertheless struggle with social pressures?
Yvonne Okwara: First of all, if you choose not to want any of these things, that is totally okay. Everything is OK! If you’re religious and don’t want to be married, talk to your god and stop there. Getting married for appearances just to have an unhappy existence is pointless.
Speak to your God before talking to your partner if you’re not interested in having children. There are only two individuals that truly matter. Nobody else is important. not even relatives. Family members will chat, but in time, they’ll grow accustomed to it. Remain loyal to who you are.
