“Intimacy is to love what concentration is to work: a simultaneous drawing together to attention and release of energy.” -Robert Grudin. Marriage: The most intimate relationship in this world. It doesn’t need only love to work, it needs intimacy to create a connection that goes far beyond the physical. Usually, when we talk about intimacy …

Relationships are complex and I am not even speaking about only romantic relationships here. Since relationships are complex, it is apparent that a successful relationship can’t be guaranteed by just love. Surely, it can’t be that simple. Not that I am trying to imply that love is simple or easy. My point is when you …

Watching the excitement and fun gradually seep out of your marriage can be a very discouraging experience. Your mind travels back to the times when the sparks were flying everywhere, your emotions were on steroids and you both couldn’t get your hands off each other. Good morning kisses, random playful smacks on your butt, flirting …

I can’t believe there was a time when I used to think that going for marriage counseling meant a couple’s marriage was falling apart. I thought that counseling was like the last resort couples went for when their marriage was about to bite the dust. Well, I was completely wrong. Counseling can be the intervention …

Love isn’t all you need to have a successful relationship. In fact, it is only the starting point of what could be a successful relationship, all other things being equal. Trust and intimacy are a few of the “other things” that have been spoken about in depth. However, I feel like we don’t speak enough …

All over the internet, you can always find articles listing the negatives of marriage, and some people believe that happy marriages are “audio” (meaning fake in Nigerian street slang). However, that is not true. Even though we like to think that happily ever afters are fairy tales and don’t exist in the real world, there …

Sometimes, I feel like men are one of the most misunderstood creatures. Although they are generally soft on the inside, they present a tough façade to the world, which can make them seem harsh and stern. This is probably due to the upbringing of most guys and the intense pressure to live up to society’s …