I was at a wedding last week, and as I watched the couple take their vows, I looked at their faces and saw the love and excitement written all over it. I loved it. I love attending weddings. My favorite part is listening to the vows. It’s a beautiful moment that holds so much depth, …

Where I come from, prayers are quite important. When you greet an elderly person, they would respond with a word of prayer over you. One sign that they already expect you to get married is how their prayers for you change. So, they suddenly go from praying for you to get a good job to …

The truth is that no one wakes up suddenly to demand a divorce. They must have been considering it for quite some time before acting on the thought. This is true for many husbands. The desire for a divorce may simmer quietly for months or even years before it’s finally voiced. The thought of this …

Ideally, marriages are supposed to be permanent.  But we both know that’s far from reality. If, for nothing at all, the increasing divorce rate is a major indicator.  However, there is another category of people who won’t divorce their spouse even when they regret marrying them.  There are so many reasons that this may happen, …

Marriage is often depicted as a fairy tale—a magical union where two souls become one, love conquers all, and “happily ever after” is the default setting. We see it in movies and read about it in books. As a kid, I believed every little girl’s dream was to meet Prince Charming and live happily ever …

“…And lead me up the staircase, won’t you whisper soft and slow? I’m captivated by you, baby, like a fireworks show… “ The ability to keep your partner enchanted and captivated is an important part of every relationship and marriage. And it is both ways. Couples are meant to prioritize their commitment and love for …

Relationships are supposed to be a sanctuary of love, trust, and mutual respect. But what happens when the sanctuary is desecrated by the manipulative actions of one partner? The relationship that once felt like a sanctuary now feels like a very toxic place to be. The truth is that manipulation in relationships is usually a …