Men are like rocks, or at least most of them. But even rocks can crack and crumble under commensurate pressure. Two weeks ago, I heard a man say to his crying five-year-old son, “Men don’t cry. Stop crying.” I shook my head in disbelief and upset. Sadly, many men are brought up with these ideologies …
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Have you heard people, particularly Nigerians, make cryptic comments on social media? “Marriage no be beans o.” “Marriage no be for small pikin.” “Marriage is not for the faint-hearted!” They say these because, away from the glam and glitz online, the matching pajamas and PDAs, a lot of work goes into building a strong and …
Many women desire to be wives and marry, but few are smart wives. And I get it. Some people go into marriage with all sorts of ideologies about it, some cultural, traditional, or even societal. That is why I have written this article to guide you. Smart wives don’t yield to societal and cultural expectations …
My boy is four years old and as young as he is, I imagine myself vetting whoever he brings home to meet me as his partner. Of course, I’m not unreasonable; I know my son will have to love another woman and make a life with her. I wish that for him, too, and I …
You know one scary truth about marriage? It’s the fact that sometimes, we might not notice where and when things are slipping until it feels like something’s missing. That’s why this test you are about to take makes sense for your marriage. It’s not just a fun quiz but a mirror reflecting areas in your …
Cheating is one of the most devastating things that can happen to you as a woman. It breaks trust, shatters hearts, and leaves you devastated and betrayed. They say “ignorance is bliss,” but when it comes to infidelity, knowledge is power. If you have been wondering what’s going on in your cheating husband’s head, here …
“Hope deferred makes the heart sick.” Hope is such a powerful force that keeps people going despite the situation around them. This is why when people stop hoping, they give up, and some even go as far as committing suicide. In the context of relationships, I have had to keep hope alive for certain people …