Just as roses have thorns, so does marriage. It is beautiful but has its own ups and downs. There’ll be disagreements and fights, but there’ll also be make-up, kisses, and sex. Sex plays a very important role in every marriage—acting as a bonding technique, stress reliever, and an emotional outlet for sorting out some issues …
Sometimes, figuring out a man’s emotions can feel like watching a movie shot in an unfamiliar language without subtitles. It’s just like rocket science—not easy to understand. This is especially true if he is conditioned to withdraw and not express his emotions whenever he encounters difficulties. Rather than open up to his wife about whatever …
In as much as sex is an important ingredient of a successful marriage, it is considered beautiful when the experience turns out to be fulfilling and satisfying for the participants. With constant practice and open communication, couples learn how best to pleasure each other and achieve maximum satisfaction. From then on, whether it’s a long …
There are things that seem right to be said and also fit the occasion perfectly when you’re being intimate with your spouse. When spoken during intimacy, these words make the experience more arousing, sensual, and memorable. It doesn’t matter whether they’re naughty or sweet; saying and hearing these words definitely makes sexual intimacy better. Saying …
Some time ago, I went to see my mentor in his office. While waiting at the reception for my turn to see him, a young man came in, and the atmosphere changed immediately due to his rambunctious nature. He was everywhere, greeting people, laughing out loud, and throwing in one word or two to ongoing …
Companionship is an important part of marriage. There’s a satisfaction that comes with knowing that you can confide in your spouse, talk about anything with them, be yourself around them, and generally enjoy their company as much as they do yours. Love might likely fade in a marriage; it’s mostly the friendship and companionship between …
Being faithful is an important and commendable trait in every type of relationship. It shows that one is committed, trustworthy, and loyal to their partner. In marriage, faithfulness encompasses every dimension—being faithful to your spouse physically, exclusive with them emotionally, and dedicated to them mentally. Faithfulness is one of the key ingredients in every successful …
When I was in secondary school, I was a boarder (I lived in the school hostel) and only went home to my family for the holidays. On one of such holidays, a loud scream woke the entire neighborhood one early morning. My mum and big cousin who lived with us at that time rushed out …
My friends threw me a surprise bachelorette party on the eve of my wedding, and it was one of the sweetest things they’ve ever done for me. One of the things that made it interesting and special was that they found a way to invite some of our older female married friends, and I’m grateful …
In the part of the world where I live, there is a high expectation and pressure on people, especially women in their 30s, to get married. Somehow, it has affected the statistics of broken women or broken marriages and has led to a lot of societal pressure on individuals. This societal pressure often stems from …