Veteran Nigerian rapper Michael Ugochukwu Stephens, popularly known as Ruggedman, has shared his perspective on the issue of abusive relationships.

According to him, any woman who pushes him to the point where he considers hitting her would automatically signal the end of their relationship.

Ruggedman expressed his views during a recent interview with TVC, emphasizing that he ensures his partner is aware of everything that triggers him before entering into any relationship. He stated that if his partner intentionally provokes him, he would choose to walk away rather than resort to violence.

Ruggedman said:
“I always tell any woman I intend to date that if she pushes me to the level where I think of hitting her, then it’s over.

I say that because, for me to want to date someone, it means I’ve told her everything that triggers me. So, for you to now push that thing, it means you’re poking me. I would rather walk away than hit the person.

“I once broke up with a lady because she pushed me in public when we were having a disagreement, despite my pleading with her to wait until we got home to settle the issue.

“A lot of people in abusive relationships saw the red flags but remained in the relationship because of what they were benefiting. Also, some of them are afraid of leaving because of public opinion. It’s better to leave because if you die in an abusive relationship, people will still talk.”