Popular Ghanaian actor Van Vicker has shared an emotional message on social media as he and his wife, Adjoa, marked their 21st wedding anniversary.
In an Instagram update on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, Van Vicker likened his marriage to a “bed of thorny roses,” acknowledging both the challenges and beauty of their journey together.
Despite the difficulties he described, Van Vicker emphasised three important aspects that, in his view, have allowed their marriage to endure and flourish over the years.
“Today is my 21st wedding anniversary. I am grateful to God. Marriage is a bed of thorny roses. It has extremely lovely times and really trying moments. In all moments, ‘THE WILL’ is key. Getting married to the ‘right’ person is critical (knowing the person substantially). Staying ‘in love’ is paramount (not just ‘loving’ your spouse).
“And finally for me, it’s ‘the desire’ to want to stay married (in the absence of abuse).
The culminated effect of these 3 points may transcend those thorns in the roses. Prickly as they may be, however, the internal remedies are sufficient to let you move to the next day and the next and for years,” he wrote.
He further expressed his gratitude to God for the journey of their marriage and praised his wife for her unwavering support over the past 30 years.
“Regardless of the thorns, love is still a beautiful thing. I have no regrets about being married and staying married. I pray for Grace to continue this beautiful struggle.
I am blessed to have my wife Adjoa Van Vicker by my side all these years. I have known her for 30 years of life. Happy anniversary to us,” he concluded.
Van Vicker and his wife Adjoa tied the knot on October 16, 2003, and have been together as high school sweethearts for over 30 years.