Elijah Schaffer, 31, announced his divorce from Kezia Schaffer on X in January 2024. The couple married in October 2021 after meeting in Australia, where Kezia worked as a model and influencer. Schaffer shared multiple posts blaming the split on Kezia's refusal to be submissive, her desire for independence, and alleged affairs.
He wrote that she left because "she didn't want to be submissive" and "wanted to be independent," adding she sought her own career, friends, and life. He claimed she cheated with multiple men and demanded half his assets despite contributing little financially.
The posts generated immediate backlash. Some conservative figures called them embarrassing and inappropriate for airing private issues publicly. Lauren Chen described the messages as "cringe" and urged discretion.
Others criticized Schaffer for framing the divorce in terms of women's submission, saying it alienated women in the movement. Supporters defended his right to speak openly about what he sees as a failure of traditional values, with some praising his candor on feminism's impact on marriage.
Schaffer responded to critics, including Chen, by saying those who oppose submission in marriage are not real conservatives. He has since focused on his podcast and commentary, often addressing cultural topics like family structure and gender dynamics.
The marriage officially ended in March 2024. No word on custody or who got what. Kezia wiped her social media clean and vanished from the internet. Schaffer, for his part, has stayed silent since the dust-up.
The incident highlights ongoing tensions within conservative spaces about how to discuss marriage, submission, and divorce publicly. While some view Schaffer's posts as a necessary warning about modern relationship trends, others see them as counterproductive and divisive.
The debate remains active on X and other platforms.