Hajie Alejandro, a content creator, recently shared his thoughts on marriage. In contrast to what has been circulating on social media in recent days, the makeup artist stated in a Facebook post that the husband and wife should have an equal partnership.

After marriage, Hajie insisted that it is disheartening to witness a woman’s life revolve around her spouse.

The content creator also mentioned how annoying it is to use religion as an excuse for the behavior, which he described as “toxic masculinity” because it only “masks” the various negative viewpoints.

He claimed that “empowered” wife and a strong partner are essential to a successful marriage.

The emotional manipulation being carried out under the pretense of religious packaging—husbands scaring ladies into joining them with Bible verses—was then called out by Hajie.

Netizens suspected it was Alvin Aragon’s interview, in which he stated that they had to pray before allowing his wife, Izzy Trazona, to take the stage during the SexBomb Girls reunion concert earlier this month, even though Hajie didn’t specifically name any individuals.

In a statement shared with local media, Hajie emphasized that a spouse should never be treated as a servant or subordinate. Instead, he said, marriage should be a partnership based on mutual respect and shared responsibility, rejecting outdated stereotypes that suggest one partner must dominate or “discipline” the other.

The content creator’s remarks resonated with many followers, especially as he and his wife, fellow content creator Lenie Aycardo, have shared much of their own relationship journey with fans—from their intimate civil wedding in January 2025 to raising their newborn together.

The couple has supported one another in content creation and family life in previous blogs and videos. On their wedding day, Hajie even applied his wife’s bridal makeup, which fans deemed a sign of his belief in equality and partnership in a marriage.

Young Filipinos are increasingly discussing modern marriage dynamics, where responsibilities are negotiated rather than assumed and where both couples’ opinions are equally respected in creating their life together, and Hajie’s perspective reflects this trend.