There are constant arguments about what the role of the man is, and what women are supposed to be in the marriage.

The traditional belief, long held in our society is that the woman has the primary responsibility to make meals, take care of the kids, stay in charge of house chores and all that.

But now, as times change and values shift, questions are being asked – what should the genders’ roles be in a marriage? Is the established order a sustainable one in the modern marriage, or is there need for a change in what we have for a long time believed to be the way to do things?

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On episode 4 of The Obebes’ “Now That You Are Married,” Liz Awoliyi engages three married people – Mrs. Lashman, Funmi Alonge, and Mr. David Shaibu – on the subject.

The group, using their individual marriages and the experiences they’ve had in it, discusses the role of husband and wife in a successful marriage. They consider issues such as cooking, taking of surnames, support, etc.

“Now That You Are Married,” deals with the intricacies of the daily lives of married couples, and delves into the issues that many couples and different marriages often seem to struggle with.

Episode 4 below is as enlightening as anything you’ll ever see.