Comedian Eric Omondi believes modern relationships are in crisis. Speaking to YouTuber Trudy Kitui on Monday 22 September, he explained why young couples are struggling to stay together in 2025, pointing to a major shift in traditional gender roles.
He contrasted today’s situation with past generations. While his grandparents had long, stable marriages, he says breakups are happening at an alarming rate now—sometimes as often as weekly.
"Marriage has become hard. Our grandparents had almost perfect marriages, and things worsened slightly with our parents. Today, in 2025, people are breaking up on a daily and weekly basis. Even among my friends and family, I do not know anyone in a lasting marriage."
The Changing Dynamic
Omondi argued that the biggest factor is the rise of women's empowerment. In the past, men were seen as the unquestioned heads of their families.
Today, that’s no longer the case. Women are achieving financial independence, earning more, and taking on stronger leadership roles in relationships.
He acknowledged that this is a positive step for equality, but added that it has unsettled many men who were raised with a different set of expectations.
"In Africa we used to believe that the man is the head of the house, but now women are earning money and surpassing men. This is a good thing... but it has introduced new challenges."
Omondi highlighted how this shift is playing out in his own life and among his peers.
He noted that some of his male family members were shocked when their wives started earning more than them.
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He also mentioned that men who once felt they ‘owned’ the house are now being told to "calm down" by their partners.
The comedian didn’t frame these changes as negative, but rather as complex. He believes that empowered women are redefining traditional roles and that many men are struggling to adjust.
"Empowered women are changing traditional roles, and men are struggling to adjust. Relationships have shifted, and young couples face challenges that previous generations did not experience."
What's Next?
This new dynamic means young couples are navigating uncharted territory. The old rulebook for marriage is gone, and a new one hasn’t been fully written yet.
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