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Spiritual and Romantic (I)

In many African homes, faith plays a crucial role in shaping the values and tenets of marriage. Men and women alike, look up to their spiritual leaders for guidance, prayers, directions and counselling amongst others.  However, a growing concern is…

Indelible Betrayal

While taking pictures after their wedding ceremony, a woman suddenly appeared, holding the hand of a young boy. She claimed he was the groom’s son, born from a past relationship he had no idea resulted in pregnancy. Shock, anger, and…

Safe In His Arms

Whereas several relationships are struggling to thrive, the dynamics in others are exceptionally beautiful. For instance, some couples operate with full transparency, constantly updating each other on their whereabouts, sharing schedules, and staying connected through frequent calls and texts. To…

Private Battles, Public Shame

A key marker of a strong and intimate relationship is the ability to mend what’s broken together. But in today’s society, it seems like privacy in relationships is becoming a thing of the past.  Everywhere we turn, couples are airing…

WANTED

Love is often celebrated in its most glamorous moments, like the picture-perfect smiles and the effortless chemistry. But real love is tested in the quiet, unfiltered seasons when beauty shifts when circumstances stretch us when the weight of life leaves…

Better Naked Than Covered

A controversial debate has emerged in some Christian circles that couples should see each other’s nakedness before marriage.  The argument stems from real-life cases where individuals have hidden critical truths about themselves until after the wedding, some of them with…

Who Is The Sidechick?

As a casual remark, a colleague once blatantly told me that every wife should pack a pack of contraceptives in her husband’s luggage whenever he travels for a meeting or an event. Implying that all married men have extramarital affairs,…

The Silent Killers of Modern Relationships

Divorce rates are rising at an alarming rate. Marriages that once seemed unbreakable are crumbling, and relationships that began with deep affection are ending in resentment.  People who once shared dreams suddenly become strangers, or worse, enemies. What went wrong?…

Love, Money and the Illusion of Happiness

Relationships today have become more transactional than ever. Many people are no longer seeking deep emotional connection; instead, they prioritize what a partner can provide over who they truly are. Financial security has overtaken emotional compatibility as the deciding factor…

You’re Pushing Love Away And Here’s Why

Some traits and attitudes may repel true love away from an individual who is ready for an intimate relationship. But how about the heartbroken one? Most often people who have ever been hurt or heartbroken erupt walls of protection in…