In Pakistan, second marriages for women—whether they are divorcees or widows—are a hot topic. Despite having a population that is 95% Muslim, it is a great taboo in many homes, which is absurd. Women tend to avoid discussing the process of finding love again, but Shagufta Ejaz did not hold back when she spoke up about it. She talked about the challenges she faced, the worries she had when she made this choice, and how she met her present husband.
When Shagufta met her future husband Yahya Siddiqui, she was a single mother of two daughters. Although she said that they liked each other and that her girls felt at ease with him, it still took her two years to accept his proposal. Shagufta discussed the doubts a person could have before entering a second marriage. She continued by mentioning how much older her spouse is than she is, raising the question of whether or not they will always get along.
When Shagufta met her future husband Yahya Siddiqui, she was a single mother of two daughters. Although she said that they liked each other and that her girls felt at ease with him, it still took her two years to accept his proposal. Shagufta discussed the doubts a person could have before entering a second marriage. She continued by mentioning how much older her spouse is than she is, raising the question of whether or not they will always get along.
He is the father of all four girls, however Shagufta and her husband only have two daughters together, Nabiha and Iman. She added that her husband had resumed work after the birth of their daughter in order to support their young daughters. Since he owned the production firm where they first met and had expertise working with Pakistan Customs, he was offered a consulting position, which he accepted.
Love is ageless and undoubtedly comes in a variety of forms. Shagufta Ejaz’s tale demonstrates this, but it also offers guidance and motivation to anyone going through a similar situation on how to be realistic and sensible while making a significant decision in the future:
