Archives Tag: Marriage

Relationships

April 19, 2022

Do you know that marriage is an institution where there is no graduation? Every married man I have come across has voiced out the same opinion that no matter how many years you have been with your spouse, you still have to take the time to discover, learn and explore more things about your spouse, … Continue reading 5 Things That Every Man Should Learn to do in Marriage

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FAMILY LIFESTYLE Relationships

April 19, 2022

  Recently I had to let my domestic assistant go. Although keeping up with work while taking care of my son has been challenging, I cannot deny the advantages that this opportunity to invest more of myself into raising him has afforded me. For instance, I have had time to re-evaluate the systems I had … Continue reading 5 Tips Working Parents Should Always Keep In Mind

By jehonwa

Relationships

April 19, 2022

  “Don’t ever let love so intoxicate you to the point of opening a joint account.” This was the advice one of my mothers-in-Christ gave me long before I got married. I understood that it was based on her own experience, as well as those of women she had counselled. Still, I couldn’t help wondering … Continue reading Why Having a Joint Account in Marriage is Not the Real Issue

By jehonwa

LIFESTYLE Relationships Tip of the Day

April 19, 2022

  What is the single critical success factor for making a marriage work? You might be quick to guess but it’s definitely not love; not romance, not sexuality and particularly, not money, though all of these make up that one thing that helps a marriage succeed. Much too often, marriages end with one or both … Continue reading What Really Makes a Marriage Work

By nehijesu

LIFESTYLE Opinion Relationships

April 19, 2022

  It is just two months to your day; the day you will tell your partner those words that would for a lifetime tie you to them but you are having jitters and your feet are cold and you ask yourself, ”Am I ready?” Wedding jitters are normal for couples going down the aisle but … Continue reading Are You Ready to Say “I DO”?

By mary-odunuga

Blog of the Week Opinion Women Empowerment

April 19, 2022

By Esther Chidinma  A woman generally faces lots of pressure while meeting her daily obligations as a mother, wife, sister, aunt or daughter. So much is envisaged of her and many times, she is on edge trying to meet everybody’s expectations. She is mindful of failure because she is an exemplary figure possessing leadership qualities … Continue reading What do Women do When they Haven’t yet Said ‘I Do’ ?

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Arts Entertainment News

April 19, 2022

Oladapo Oyebanjo, arguably one of Nigeria’s finest artistes in the past decade, has revealed plans to celebrate ten years of producing ‘good music’ to his teeming fans across the globe. The artiste, popularly known by his stage name, D’Banj, began his career with Mo’ Hits Records before deciding to explore newer challenges by signing on … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: D’banj to Celebrate A Decade of ‘Good Music’ With Album Launch in 2014

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FAMILY Relationships Women Empowerment

April 19, 2022

  You are smart. You know that marriage is not a fairy tale, and that it requires great effort and dedication. You have read books, attended premarital counselling; in short, you assure yourself of being adequately prepared for this new phase of life. If this is what you are thinking, perhaps you would like to … Continue reading Nigerians Share: What I Wish I Knew Before Marriage

By jehonwa

Opinion

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude Experience, they say, is the best teacher. The things we go through everyday influence the way we think and behave. Sometimes, what you read or hear about people’s experiences isn’t enough; you need to have a first-hand experience to grasp what the thing is all about. That is why I don’t believe in … Continue reading How Learning from Experience Shapes our Lives

By connectnigeria

Books

April 19, 2022

By Joy Ehonwa Engaged or thinking of getting married in the near or distant future? Here are 5 books you absolutely have to read to make sure you’re well equipped! 5. The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman Even before marriage- in dating and courtship- it is a wise person who takes the insights this … Continue reading Great Reads: Top 5 Books to Read Before You Marry

By jehonwa

Relationships

April 19, 2022

By Arinze Ude “Everybody seems to be getting married and the unmarried ones seem to be getting more worried.” That’s a tweet from one of the numerous people I follow on Twitter. My friend Mikael gave me the shock of the year so far on my birthday. He told me he wanted to settle down … Continue reading Is Divorce the New Trend in Nigeria?

By connectnigeria

Health

April 19, 2022

By Adaobi Tricia Nwaubani Kicker: More Nigerians are protecting their potential children from sickle cell   Jackie Onyemelukwe was in her final year at Imo State University when her boyfriend, Chuka, proposed.  They began making plans to get married, but there was an unexpected pitfall.  The pastor of their church asked them if they were … Continue reading Preventing a Deadly Disease

By connectnigeria

Relationships

April 19, 2022

Capitalize on Valentine’s Day to rekindle your relationships. Life is filled with undulations, wrap around circles of change; nothing stays the same. Countless times, people say love doesn’t exist; it can be amusing because the only time love hurts is when you are not having it. Humans are created to share, care for and love one another. … Continue reading Valentine’s Day: New Beginnings

By kobe

Relationships

April 19, 2022

Dear Friend, I’ve been watching you struggle where this other woman is concerned. She came into your life at one of the toughest points in your marriage, and somehow she eased your distress at the time. Her understanding of your challenges only served to convince you that if the opportunity presented itself, you two could … Continue reading Letter to My Friend, the Husband Smitten By That Girl

By jehonwa

Arts

April 19, 2022

  By Nehi Igbinijesu Achelenu:   So she met another one In the wake I thought, I loved She could look straight no longer Into eyes that once Made soul and heart wonder For what it was worth She did not even linger Now fight me alone The pointings of many fingers The taste of … Continue reading Poem of the Week: Conversation with Dooshima

By jehonwa