An African proverb in my local dialect says, “If there’s no crack in a wall, lizards can’t have access to the wall.” It’s usually said in the context of marriage to mean that if couples don’t create access, intruders can not come in between them. These days, many marriages fall apart easily due to the …
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Research has consistently shown that infidelity ranks among the leading causes of divorce worldwide. Infidelity, in all its forms, is universally regarded as a grave sin, condemned by every major belief system and societal norm. Its consequences are nothing short of devastating. When infidelity rears its ugly head, it places the victim in an unsafe …
Whether it is temporary or occurs for a prolonged period, emotional withdrawal from a partner in a relationship may significantly affect the relationship. If nothing, it leaves the partner at the receiving end, feeling very insecure and confused. While emotional withdrawal in a relationship is, by no means, a male thing, in this article, we …
Disagreements and arguments are normal in relationships. They sometimes even bring the couple to a place of deeper understanding. It’s like the weather clearing up after a storm. But living with a perpetually angry partner can mess with your feelings. We’re emotional creatures, and our feelings are like a web; we pick up on each …
Although nobody is perfect, some husbands are very close. While some women battle absent, angry, irresponsible, or unaffectionate husbands, others seem to have it all. Their husband is everything other women want and more, or at least that’s how it seems from the outside. But the baffling thing is that sometimes, even these perfect husbands …
The way we express love to our partners varies. Kissing, caressing, holding hands, cuddling, etc., are ways we show our partners love. Different people have their preferences. Cuddling evokes feelings of love and closeness with your partner. That desire to be locked up in your husband’s warm embrace, away from the troubles of life, is heavenly. …
Openness and honesty are ingredients of a healthy marriage. Marriage is a relationship between a man and his wife who have decided to become one. They are a team with a common goal in sight. They are lovers who should believe in each other. They are partners in progress. It’s a place where the two …