Marriage is the coming together of a man and woman as husband and wife. It has been in existence for as long as the earth itself, just like infidelity too. In this article, we will be discussing how to protect yourself and your marriage from the pain, betrayal and hurt that comes with infidelity. Infidelity …
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I was once with a friend while driving when a couple in another car drove up alongside our car in traffic. My friend turned to me and said “this couple is married”. I asked him if he knew them and he said he didn’t. “So how did you know they are married?” I asked. “It’s …
There is a lot of confusion, half-truths and miscommunicated or mis-understood facts when it comes to what constitutes a legally binding marriage, especially in a multi-religious and multi-ethnic country like Nigeria. Lots of couples go into marriage with an assumption which may or may not be the truth. They are advised by their parents or …
Marriage and The Law in Nigeria – What you need to know Read More »
“My husband doesn’t just understand me”, “I can’t understand how he reasons”, “Why doesn’t he ever see things my way”? These are some very familiar statements women make in the course of their marriages. This article will help us understand why this happens and tips we can use to mitigate crisis arising from a difference …
Married to a spouse with a different personality Read More »
I got married about 15 years ago. At the time I got married, I had all these grand ideas and dreams of what I wanted to do with my life as per career and work. But after I got married, I realized that living my dreams may not be as easy and straightforward as I …
I made a sacrifice that made me wait 13 years to start living my dream Read More »
I have been married for 7 years now and the first year was really funny – when I look back now. Before I got married, I was a single, independent, working class lady who lived in her own apartment. Even though lots of people thought it weird that a single girl will be living alone …
The day i stopped walking away from home after an argument Read More »
Ever since I got married, my mother in law has made it a point of duty to make my life miserable! She has told me to my face before that I shouldn’t get too comfortable in her son’s house as she didn’t see me staying too long to reap where I didn’t sow. She messes …
I live in a compound of 8 flats in Lagos Nigeria. When I moved into this compound with my husband, I was so happy. I always wanted a compound with enough space for parking cars. I have seen people who lived in compounds they needed to park on the street or they needed to park …
I grew up reading lots of Mills and Boon and other such romantic novels. Anyone who read those books as a teenager can attest to how they can warp your mind! I grew up thinking that marriage will be filled with “sugar and spice and all things nice”. That I will get married to a …
