Every breakup doesn’t have to be dramatic. For some, the cracks start showing and gain ground slowly, and before you even know it, the center can no longer hold. One minute, you’re so in love with and can’t do without your husband. The next minute, you don’t know how you both grew apart to the …
No marriage comes with an instruction manual. In fact, every marriage comes as a fully boxed package. The two individuals involved get to live with the contents of the package as they unbox through the years. Every marriage has its ups and downs, but its success depends on how quickly and effectively the couple resolves …
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 …