Man Says Making Love After a Quarrel Is His Way of Apologizing to His Wife

A Nigerian man has sparked debate online after saying that initiating intimacy with his wife after an argument is, for him, a way of apologising and trying to resolve the disagreement. The man made the remarks in a video shared online, where he discussed how some husbands may express remorse differently after disagreements. According to him, some men find it difficult to say “sorry” and instead use affection or intimacy to show they want to reconcile. “As your husband now, if I offend you, there are times some men don’t really know how to say sorry.” He explained that when he approaches his wife for intimacy after a quarrel, he considers the gesture an attempt to make peace. The man also argued that some people have different “love languages” and may communicate affection through physical closeness rather than verbal apologies. He questioned whether a husband must make an elaborate gesture before his wife recognises he is trying to settle a disagreement. His comments have generated mixed reactions online, with some people agreeing that couples can have different ways of expressing affection and remorse, while others argue that physical intimacy should not replace directly acknowledging wrongdoing and apologising. The discussion has also renewed conversations about communication, reconciliation and conflict resolution within marriage. The man's remarks represent his personal view of how he handles disagreements in his own relationship and do not establish a general rule for how married couples should resolve conflicts. Source: Gistreel, based on a video shared by Family Clinic Podcast. Factful24: The statements in this report are attributed to the man featured in the video and reflect his personal perspective on marriage and reconciliation.