Apart from the issue of religious violence and insecurity, the North is kind of very conservative.
I grew up in Anambra State before going to school in the North, and honestly the difference is clear. But moving to the west in 2012, I was shocked to find myself in a place where immoral behaviour has become a very common thing, with young people dropping out of school because of teenage pregnancy. It is so sad.
Marriage is better when the two are one in values, standards and principles, and have the same purpose. I married at an age that some people will consider late, but I am happy that God gave me someone that truly cares and shares my values.
Raising children requires wisdom especially now that the children themselves are wise from the womb, if you know what I mean, hehe. We can only succeed by partnering with the One who gave us the children and has their blueprints.
Our labour shall not be in vain 🙏.