“By all means, marry. If you get a good wife, you’ll become happy; if you get a bad one, you’ll become a philosopher.” – Socrates A good wife makes a man’s life a million times better. But being a good wife, just like being a good anything requires intentionality and learning. I used to think …
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Marriage is an institution that comes with different seasons. No doubt, marriage is beautiful, but it takes a lot of work and intentionality to build. Some marriages start off with the honeymoon and enjoyment stage where everything is about butterflies in the belly and feelings. As they journey, they face challenges and try to adapt …
Words are powerful. Words can build up or tear down. Words can bring people closer together or drive them apart. In marriage, words hold a special weight and have the power to shape our relationship. Maintaining a strong marriage takes effort, communication, and a lot of love. While there’s more to communication than just words, …
In the hustle and bustle of daily life, it’s easy to let the spark in our relationships flicker, even in the most loving and committed marriages. I know this too well, being in this marriage business for over seven years. I also know that a little flirtation can go a long way toward rekindling the …
A marriage without intimacy is at best, an association. Physical intimacy is one vital ingredient that makes marriage sweet. When we say physical intimacy, people are quick to cap it up as meaning sex, but that’s untrue. Physical intimacy includes sex, kissing, hugging, foreplay, and any physical way of stewarding deep connection in marriage. I …
Humans are naturally opportunistic creatures. We are constantly looking for ways to improve our lives, whether it’s through career advancement, financial gain, or personal growth. And we should. It’s smart to seize opportunities when they present themselves in order to achieve our goals and dreams. But what happens when this opportunistic nature extends into a …
Happiness is free!” has become a catchphrase on the internet. However, is it really free, especially in the context of marriage? I believe that happiness in marriage is the product of intentional efforts to grow and nurture the relationship. A happy marriage is expressed in the joy of the couple and their children; after all, …