Marriage

Some marriages are on life support, literally about to fall apart at the slightest hit. Just because the couple is smiling, posting happy pictures on Instagram, or claiming to be having the best time of their lives does not mean they are truly happy or have a strong marriage. The strength of a marriage can …

“The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach”… I remember reading this quote in a novel for the first time as a kid. I remember wondering if it was true and if cartoons lied to me when they claimed people fell in love at first sight. I am older now, and while I …

If you feel like you’re being manipulated in a situation, it’s very likely that you are. But let us not get ahead of ourselves because this may not always be the case. You may be misinterpreting things and need a better perspective. You don’t want to conclude that you’re being manipulated or accuse your husband …

Growing up, I am sure we all learned about the five magical words: “Please,” “Thank you,” and “Sorry.” Words so powerful that they could heal a rift as wide as the Atlantic Ocean and melt an iceberg. We were taught to use these words, but some of us have used them more than others and …

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 …

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 …