The article reflects on David Oyelowo's journey from childhood to adulthood, highlighting his roots in a royal Nigerian family, his unique upbringing in both the UK and Nigeria, and his loving family dynamics. He shares memories of his mother’s joyfulness amid challenges, as well as key elements that uphold his 26-year marriage with fellow actor Jessica Oyelowo. The importance of communication, resolving conflicts, and valuing each other's differing attributes, particularly in their neurodiverse children, is emphasized as essential to building lasting relationships.
When we returned to the UK, we lived in a hostel for a time. Mum was coping with a lot of challenges, but she was a joyful person and always made our environment feel like we were kings again.
Any lasting relationship needs non-negotiables. We made the decision early on never to be apart for longer than two weeks: 26 years married and we've only broken that rule once.
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