According to some residents in Benin, the capital of Edo State, some men will continue to keep mistresses, also known as’side chicks,’ because of their perceived benefits and strong grip.
The submission of the respondents stems from the increasing reports of infidelity among men, particularly celebrities and those in high positions in society.
Some men in Benin told the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday that wives will never be able to compete with side-chicks in terms of allure, attention to detail, and romantic proclivity.
Mr. Ojefia King, a businessman, revealed that most men have side-chicks for entertainment purposes.
According to him, side-chicks should not expect much from a man, whether married or single, other than trips and sex.
“Some side-chicks go after wealthy men, while others do it to meet their own needs,” he explained.
Also, according to Mr. Larry Sideso, a disc jockey, men are drawn to side-chicks because they are less stressed and always obedient and understanding of their needs and desires.
“I’m married, and I have a sidekick; she knows her place, and she doesn’t cross any lines.”
“My wife knows about my sidekick.”
“As I previously stated, everyone knows their place. I don’t have a variety of ladies. My only companions are my wife and a sidekick.
“I’m in love with my wife.” “I won’t trade her for anything, but my sidekick is only there to help,” he explained.
Mrs Ivie Idolor, a teacher, agreed that side-chicks were always responding to nature’s call for men.
“If you look at men’s creation closely, you’ll notice that they have longer reproductive periods than women.”
“A man can impregnate a woman even if he is 75 years old, but a woman cannot give birth at that age.”
“Thus, a man’s sperm can produce many children, which simply means that when God said dominate and replenish the earth, he meant men’s responsibility to reproduce twice as much.
“Men can’t help themselves; hormones have programmed them to act in this way.” As a result, when a guy has had enough of his main chick, he moves on and forgets about her,” she explained.
Mr Richard Amekpa, a fashion designer, said that men had side-chicks to satisfy their sexual desires.
“In a relationship or marriage, love, care, romance, and sex are all very important.
“If a wife cannot satisfy her husband in that way, he will undoubtedly find someone else to fill her shoes.”
“To see the true beauty of a relationship, you must give it your undivided attention.”
“If a wife refuses to give her husband her undivided attention, she is begging for a side-chick,” he said.
Mr Isreal Osamuyi, a clergyman, however, advised men to raise their wives to the level of other women they admire.
According to Osamuyi, most women hardly took care of themselves because they were preoccupied with one or more needs.
“Women who are married and have children are always juggling a thousand and one responsibilities.
“As a result, there is little or no time to shop for clothes, apply makeup, go to bars, or hang out with friends.
“I am not in favor of men having side-chicks,” he said, “but if I really want to peep into their world by trying to understand why, I believe it is entirely due to insecurity.” (NAN)
