Archives Tag: relationships
Why Do Some Women Marry Without Physical Attraction?
April 19, 2022
Once upon a time, I couldn’t understand this at all. If you’re going into a marriage – a union where your spouse is naturally looking forward to an active, fulfilling AND exclusive sex life – does it not make sense to marry someone you’re physically attracted to? And even if you are willing to live … Continue reading Why Do Some Women Marry Without Physical Attraction?
By jehonwa
Before My Daughter Sees Disney’s The Little Mermaid…
April 19, 2022
…she will read the original story, so help me God. As I thought of Sleeping Beauty yesterday while writing this article, another fairytale princess came to mind; Ariel, Disney’s first nonhuman princess, and the only Disney princess to become a mother to her own child, (The Little Mermaid 2: Return to the Sea). If … Continue reading Before My Daughter Sees Disney’s The Little Mermaid…
By jehonwa
Is Your Togetherness Too Total?
April 19, 2022
Does a happy marriage mean being inseparable? Elizabeth Taylor, who married Richard Burton in 1964, divorced him 10 years later, and married him again in 1975 before they divorced for good less than a year later, once described their marriage as “being in each other’s pockets.” That a couple seems to be perpetually joined at … Continue reading Is Your Togetherness Too Total?
By jehonwa
5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Breakup
April 19, 2022
Breakups can be awful. I remember thinking sometime last year that it was good to be married and finally free from the trauma and torture that is breaking up after dating someone you truly love (a divorce is a different animal) and thought you would share forever with. You meet someone, you’re sure he or … Continue reading 5 Mistakes to Avoid After a Breakup
By jehonwa
10 Money Lessons for Friends and Lovers
April 19, 2022
“Money separates friends,” is a phrase I heard quite often growing up, and along with the quote, “Neither a borrower nor a lender be.” They formed my money philosophy as a teen. I witnessed enough “friendships” go sour because someone borrowed and didn’t pay back, to know that there was truth to the saying. So … Continue reading 10 Money Lessons for Friends and Lovers
By jehonwa
8 Communication Tips for Relationships You Cherish
April 19, 2022
Most of us are already tired of hearing how communication is the lifeblood of any relationship. We get it already! How does the communication thing work? Should we just keep on chattering away? What exactly do we say? That’s what we want to know. Whether you’re looking to revive a romantic relationship, sustain a long … Continue reading 8 Communication Tips for Relationships You Cherish
By jehonwa
7 Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Like Your Friend’s Man
April 19, 2022
Eleven years ago, when I was a corps member, I made a number of bosom friends who are still in my life today. They bring me such joy, comfort and inspiration, I just know we didn’t meet by accident. Maintaining those friendships after service year has enhanced our lives in many ways. It so happens … Continue reading 7 Things That Can Happen When You Don’t Like Your Friend’s Man
By jehonwa
7 Harmful Habits Your Relationship Doesn’t Need
April 19, 2022
Whether you’re dating, engaged or married, there are certain behaviours and habits that are counterproductive to a healthy relationship. Men and women who know the value of a mutually fulfilling and satisfying relationship are careful to avoid practices that threaten their love, and they take deliberate steps to break those habits where they have already … Continue reading 7 Harmful Habits Your Relationship Doesn’t Need
By jehonwa
Four Amazing Spots You Can Visit on Valentine’s Day
April 19, 2022
Do we need to explain how important this day is to some people? This list should help you figure out where to visit on Valentine’s Day. 1. The spa. We love being pampered and a trip to the spa is always welcome no matter the occasion. It allows you both to the luxury of relaxing, getting … Continue reading Four Amazing Spots You Can Visit on Valentine’s Day
By jelifat
Valentine Fever
April 19, 2022
It is climbing to a steady pitch, the days are counting and rather fast I must say. I’m back to the age-long question I always ask, “Why celebrate love on a special day alone?” If I must love you for some reason and that I still have you in my space, then I must love … Continue reading Valentine Fever
5 Tips for Keeping Your Long Distance Friendship Alive
April 19, 2022
A lot has been said and written about coping with distance in romantic relationships, but lovers are not the only ones affected. When bosom friends you’re used to having nearby move far away, it can be painful, and also challenging. My best friend who lived 5 minutes away recently moved to the other side of … Continue reading 5 Tips for Keeping Your Long Distance Friendship Alive
By jehonwa
What Do People Mean When They Say Marriage is Work?
April 19, 2022
It has come to my notice that single people who intend to get married have been hearing “marriage is work” for ages and yet they’re not exactly sure what the “work” is. And they’re sick of it. At first I was surprised because I assumed the “work” in marriage was common knowledge, and also because … Continue reading What Do People Mean When They Say Marriage is Work?
By jehonwa
One Much Overlooked Ingredient Every Marriage Needs
April 19, 2022
For a long time, whenever I thought about how much my husband and I used to play together, it was usually along the lines of lamenting that we didn’t play anymore. Then, late last year, I decided we were better off actually doing something about it. First step, find the Ludo board and clean it. … Continue reading One Much Overlooked Ingredient Every Marriage Needs
By jehonwa
Are You a Diplomat in Your Home?
April 19, 2022
Many of us erroneously believe that if someone truly loves us we should be able to talk to and treat them without as much carefulness and tact as we employ with others, but this simply isn’t true. The fact that the home is a “safe place” doesn’t mean we shouldn’t take others’ feelings into consideration. … Continue reading Are You a Diplomat in Your Home?
By jehonwa
The One Thing I Never Paid Attention To About Love Languages
April 19, 2022
As a student of linguistics, dialectology was one of my favourite aspects to study. The differences between dialects of a language fascinated me to no end, as did paying attention to the points where a dialect would be considered a language on its own. I particularly loved cornering Igbo people and asking them about “l” … Continue reading The One Thing I Never Paid Attention To About Love Languages
By jehonwa
