Betty Tibaleka’s interview must have hurt third parties
Jan 28, 2008
EDITOR—I was shocked by your interview with Betty Tibaleka on January 19. I know it hurts badly when a woman finds out that her husband is cheating on her, but it is not something new on this earth. Much as Betty was hurt, her interview in the press betrayed her character.
EDITOR—I was shocked by your interview with Betty Tibaleka on January 19. I know it hurts badly when a woman finds out that her husband is cheating on her, but it is not something new on this earth. Much as Betty was hurt, her interview in the press betrayed her character.
First of all, it shows that she failed to understand her husband. She did not at all try to talk it over with him.
Why bring it up now after 19 years?
Secondly, it was not good for her children who must now be big girls about to get married. One day their husbands may refer to that interview!
Thirdly, as a woman, she did not think twice about washing her dirty linen in public, much as women like her might claim to be emancipated. That interview hurt many people, including Betty’s friends, the late Tibaleka’s friends and relatives. The man is dead.
As a christian, why doesn’t Betty respect her husband’s soul and let him rest in peace? He is already dead and cannot defend himself. The name Betty is using and cherishes so much came from her husband and the good things as well as the pretty daughters are a result of her marriage with Dr Tibaleka.
Fellow women, let us respect our marriage vows, the souls of those who departed, our children, families and friends.
Shanice Kigozi
Kampala
EDITOR—I was taken aback by your interview with Betty Tibaleka on January 19. I had always respected Tibaleka for her programme, ‘The Untold Story’ on WBS but I have second thoughts today.
Although she claims to have understood and forgiven her husband, her bitterness seems to still be festering almost 20 years later! Tibaleka is a counsellor and I thought she was a psychologist.
Her statements about her late husband must have hurt third parties who had nothing to do with his behaviour. Was that too difficult for her to realise? Her children are also Dr Tibaleka’s.
They may not show it, but she must have badly hurt and embarrassed them. Betty says her husband was cheap but still clings to his name!
I think cheapness comes in many forms and he could not have been the only cheap one in the family! Betty, ebiikara omunda bisemeza amalembo. (Silence is golden).
Aston Rwakijuma
Kampala
First of all, it shows that she failed to understand her husband. She did not at all try to talk it over with him.
Why bring it up now after 19 years?
Secondly, it was not good for her children who must now be big girls about to get married. One day their husbands may refer to that interview!
Thirdly, as a woman, she did not think twice about washing her dirty linen in public, much as women like her might claim to be emancipated. That interview hurt many people, including Betty’s friends, the late Tibaleka’s friends and relatives. The man is dead.
As a christian, why doesn’t Betty respect her husband’s soul and let him rest in peace? He is already dead and cannot defend himself. The name Betty is using and cherishes so much came from her husband and the good things as well as the pretty daughters are a result of her marriage with Dr Tibaleka.
Fellow women, let us respect our marriage vows, the souls of those who departed, our children, families and friends.
Shanice Kigozi
Kampala
EDITOR—I was taken aback by your interview with Betty Tibaleka on January 19. I had always respected Tibaleka for her programme, ‘The Untold Story’ on WBS but I have second thoughts today.
Although she claims to have understood and forgiven her husband, her bitterness seems to still be festering almost 20 years later! Tibaleka is a counsellor and I thought she was a psychologist.
Her statements about her late husband must have hurt third parties who had nothing to do with his behaviour. Was that too difficult for her to realise? Her children are also Dr Tibaleka’s.
They may not show it, but she must have badly hurt and embarrassed them. Betty says her husband was cheap but still clings to his name!
I think cheapness comes in many forms and he could not have been the only cheap one in the family! Betty, ebiikara omunda bisemeza amalembo. (Silence is golden).
Aston Rwakijuma
Kampala