Many first wives can never let their co-wives be. They are known to attack them at any given opportunity they get. Why can't first wives let their co-wives live in peace? Why can't they just ignore them if co-existing is hard?
Of course many first wives will advance the argument that they own the husband. Now, let it be known that no woman owns a polygamous man. It has never happened and it will never happen. He belongs to all his many wives.
Calling second wives mere mpangos or mistresses is a favourite of first wives. We all understand this. It’s called denial. Accepting that one's husband can take another woman seriously is adding salt to an injury. It's like how we accept to be led by corrupt politicians, and we can virtually do little about it. As much as it offers consolation to imagine she's a passing cloud, it’s just pointless.
It's a shame how many first wives like to imagine that all their co-wives are into witchcraft. No first wife imagines that her co-wife can be beautiful, good hearted and smart that's why her husband can't resist her. If she's beautiful, then she's a slut. If she is goodhearted and kind, then she's pretending. Beloved first wives, open your eyes. Respect your co-wives and stop disrespecting them before multitudes by calling them witches.
By accusing them of things you do not know, you give them power. It’s just like how forbidden passion thrives. Like how Romeo and Juliet loved each other more because their families were arch enemies. As it's stipulated in the 48 laws of power, ignore what upsets you more. By ignoring your co-wives, you disarm them badly. It will anger them and they will see themselves as inconsequential.
Don't reject their eye candy children. It’s being a Jezebel. They have equal rights like your children. Is it so hard to see them as your step-children? Some even teach their children to hate their brothers. With your narrow minds like the love between your husbands and you, you don't imagine they can need each other.
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First wives ought to be grateful to their co-wives. Especially if the husband loves her and he is faithful. This, as old ladies say, is called "kuchunga mzee". Isn't it something that first wives can be thankful for?