Deacon of Victory Baptist Church in Ayigya, near Kumasi, has warned Christians that long-term investments in toxic relationships are the most likely cause of the worrying rise in suicides and violent acts when the partnerships fail.

An esteemed church figure, Louis Annoh Acquah, suggested that excessive emotional ties play a crucial role in these sad outcomes.

Deacon Louis addressed the participants at the Church's 'Singles and Married' conference, throwing light on the catastrophic consequences that excessive commitments may have on an individual's mental health.

He highlighted the significance of understanding the warning signs of unhealthy relationship dependence and urged the community to pay attention to them.

He asserted that investments in irreversible, irreplaceable, and irretrievable relationships are more likely to haunt the victim, leading to suicide or murder.

"Investments in relationships sometimes might be time - how you're more committed to the person, your availability whenever the person wants to fall on you is an investment. It can be money - it can be other things, but there're certain things I called the 3Is, which I think they should not invest in relationships, anything that is irreversible, irretrievable and irreplaceable you don't invest it in a relationship," the Deacon warned.

He also used the occasion to encourage married people to accept their obligations and respect their relationships in order to avoid conflicts.

Participants responded enthusiastically to the sermon, with some expressing gratitude for the deacon's insights into the pressing situation.

Akosua Konadu Agyei, a church member, said she would advise people to avoid making needless investments during romantic relationships.

According to the Deacon, the Baptist Church of Ghana will continue to launch counseling programs and seminars to address the mental and emotional well-being of its congregation.

The religious institution believed that these activities would inspire people to have healthy views toward relationships and help those who are dealing with the fallout from a failed relationship.