Clement Yaw Yeboah Abrefa has revealed that beyond the long-distance challenges, adjusting to lifestyle differences was another reality he had to confront after marrying popular media personality Oheneni Adazoa.

Speaking on The Delay Show, Abrefa said one of the earliest areas of tension in their marriage was Adazoa’s mode of dressing.

According to him, because she had lived in the United Kingdom for some time, her fashion sense reflected a different cultural exposure, something he initially struggled with.

“She exposed her body when she dressed, and that’s one thing whoever knows me knows I don’t like. I like it when a woman dresses and covers up. Don’t expose your body parts that are supposed to be seen by only me,” he said.

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He added that her fondness for anklets also made him uncomfortable, as it did not align with his personal preferences.

Abrefa disclosed that he once bought clothes for her on his way back from Accra in an attempt to influence her style, but she never wore them.

Interestingly, he clarified that his parents never raised concerns about her appearance.

“If they didn’t appreciate it, they never said it. I was the one who had issues with her dressing,” he stated.

Beyond fashion, the couple also had contrasting personalities. Abrefa described himself as extremely quiet, while his wife is more expressive and outspoken.

“Everyone knows I don’t like talking. I can be with you for 24 hours without talking,” he said.

Despite their differences, he believes that contrast ultimately strengthened their relationship.

“She is hot, I’m cold. When she’s on fire, I quench it. Sometimes when I’m extremely quiet, she will heat me up. That blend is good,” he noted.

Abrefa admitted that in the early stages, he assumed she would eventually change her dressing style, and according to him, she did so within a year.

He explained that he often addressed issues calmly, expressing his concerns without confrontation. Sometimes she listened; other times, she stood her ground.

“Sometimes I tell her we should step out, she will wear something, and I’ll suggest she change it. Sometimes she will heed. Other times, she will say then she won’t go out with me if she has to change the dress,” he stated.

Over time, Abrefa said he realised that marriage required compromise on both sides.

“At a point, I noticed I had to work on my tolerance and accept who she is. So I adapted,” he added.



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