A man on social media has ignited a firestorm after claiming that 80% of women who divorce their husbands because of cheating end up marrying men who are already married. He further declared that “only foolish women” leave a marriage for infidelity. The post, shared by zzettahubgh, has since gone viral, drawing sharp criticism from both men and women.…....
In the now-circulating statement, the anonymous man argues that divorcing a cheater is a mistake. He asserts that most women who take that step eventually become “side chicks” or second wives to other married men. His bold claim suggests that staying with an unfaithful husband is wiser than leaving—a position many have labelled dangerous and manipulative.
Social media users quickly flooded the comments section to reject his reasoning. Many women accused him of normalizing betrayal and shaming victims of broken trust. Others pointed out that no credible data supports his “80%” figure, calling it a fabricated excuse to pressure women into tolerating infidelity. Men too joined the backlash, noting that respect and honesty are not gender-specific.
The post has reopened a broader debate about marriage, cheating, and divorce in Ghanaian society. While some silently agree that remarriage can be complicated, the overwhelming majority condemned the idea that leaving a cheater makes a woman foolish. As one responder put it: “Self-respect is never foolish—staying with a liar who risks your health is.”
