Marriage relationship requires good efforts to nurture and grow. It takes two imperfect individuals who have made up their minds to keep getting better, to remain married. A couple can …
Not again! Dealing with serial miscarriages, and still, without a child (2)
“My name is Sandra* and I have experienced series of miscarriages since I got married four years ago. With no clear reason responsible for these miscarriages, it’s been a great …
Not again! Dealing with serial miscarriages, and still, without a child
“Barely three weeks after our elaborate wedding ceremonies, I got pregnant. Of course, everything has always been working out so well that it was difficult for me to imagine challenges …
What it takes to build and manage a functional family!
Home (or family) is the root of every individual in a society. Each person is a product of a family. Building a functional home is not about the material things …
I’m tired, get me out of this ‘abusive’ relationship!
Abusive relationships, I believe, are not what anyone wishes to be in. The dilemma sometimes leaves the victims feeling worthless and confused on the next action to take. Staying in …
Ways to practice ‘patience’ in your marital relationships
Many years ago, I took a journey to see one of my uncles to inform him of my intention to get married. After the usual pleasantries, we settled in to …
Is it a boy or a girl? Does it matter? Who cares…?
Pregnancy comes with joy, and sometimes, with mixed feelings for some couples. After the realisation of the pregnancy, comes other questions – when are we expecting? What are we expecting? …
What you should know about domestic violence!
Building and maintaining a sustainable marital relationship or partnership is crucial to our existence in a society. The home that a child grows up can have a significant influence on …
Does my fashion sense and appearance matter in my relationships?
Fashion is an expression of who you are in speech, clothing, fragrance, hairstyles and lifestyle. It is a language, which tells a story about the person wearing it. You can …
How divorce might affect you and your family
When a couple goes through a divorce, some aspects of their lives are impacted by the divorce. Some of these impacts often leave each member of the family emotionally stressed. …