Professional marriage counsellor and Mrs. Rose Argo Beauty Armoo, has advised young people not to allow social media opinions to dictate their decisions about marriage, stressing that successful relationships are built on character, commitment and mutual understanding rather than rigid religious or financial checklists.
Speaking on Best 90.5 FM in Bogoso, Mrs. Armoo challenged some widely discussed opinions that have recently circulated on social media, saying many of them fail to reflect the realities of everyday life and could place unnecessary pressure on young people preparing for marriage.
Her comments come in response to a recent social media video by gospel musician Celestine Donkor, who suggested that women should consider whether a man faithfully pays tithe before accepting his marriage proposal. According to the singer, if a man is unwilling to give ten percent of his income to God, it may raise concerns about his willingness to provide for and support his future family.
Mrs. Armoo, however, disagreed with that position, describing tithing as a personal matter of faith between an individual and God.
She explained that beliefs and practices surrounding tithing differ among churches and denominations, while some Christians hold different convictions on the subject altogether. For that reason, she said, whether a person pays tithe regularly should not be used as the determining factor when choosing a marriage partner.
According to her, qualities such as love, honesty, respect, responsibility, emotional maturity and commitment are far more important in sustaining a healthy and lasting marriage.
Mrs. Armoo also questioned another social media discussion that has attracted public attention. Referring to a post attributed to Ghanaian musician Akwaboah, which suggested that a person should be able to save GH¢8,000 every month before considering marriage, she said such advice should not be treated as a universal standard.
She noted that the financial circumstances of individuals differ greatly and questioned how many workers in Ghana earn enough to consistently save that amount each month.
According to her, setting fixed financial benchmarks for marriage may discourage many hardworking young people who are financially responsible but do not earn high incomes.
Instead, she encouraged young people to appreciate their current financial situation and avoid measuring their lives against standards created on social media.
“Be grateful for what you have and be proud of your honest earnings,” she advised, adding that financial growth is a gradual process and not a competition.
Mrs. Armoo stressed that although financial responsibility plays an important role in marriage, becoming wealthy should not be viewed as a prerequisite for building a family.
She maintained that marriage is a partnership founded on genuine love, shared values, trust, commitment and the willingness of two people to grow together through life’s challenges, regardless of the size of their bank accounts.
She therefore encouraged young people to seek guidance from experienced marriage counsellors, trusted family members and respected religious leaders rather than relying solely on trending social media opinions when making life-changing decisions.
As conversations about relationships continue to dominate online platforms, Mrs. Armoo believes wisdom, maturity and realistic expectations remain the strongest foundation for a successful and lasting marriage.
By Maxwell Owusu (Naacy Alltunegh)
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