I recently went to visit my elderly friend, who is also a Professor, and walked in on her discussing toxic relationships with some of her mentees. She asked me to join in the discussion, as the topic is all-encompassing. Somehow, we got talking about the things that keep people in toxic relationships. A mentee who …
If you sampled a group of people together and asked them to list things that can ruin a relationship, most of them will say cheating or infidelity right off the bat. However, I believe the reason is that many people consider cheating as the worst thing that can happen to a marriage. I am not …
Personally, I would prefer it if someone said, “I’m sorry,” when they wronged me. So, if you are the same, I completely understand. However, I have come to understand that relationships are a give-and-take; if we insist on everything we want, we may damage the relationship. Sometimes, we need to shift grounds for a relationship …
I rounded up the guys for this one because I knew I wouldn’t be accurate if I wrote this assuming I knew men enough to write about them. Thankfully, I have brothers, friends, and colleagues who were willing to help the sisters out with the things men notice about women that we don’t realize. Even …
I remember my first real kiss as if it were just yesterday. It’s been years, almost ages since it happened, but I still remember how it happened. It was fast, awkward, and definitely not the best of kisses. But another thing I strangely remember about it is how I felt when it happened. I didn’t …
Have you ever witnessed a situation where a man claims to love two women but doesn’t know who to choose between them? It might sound unbelievable and funny, but it happens. The word ‘love’ has been misconstrued countless times, and its true meaning seems to be lost on some people. If a man claims to …
Being in a relationship or marriage is one thing, and having a man who finds you irresistible is another. As the saying goes, ‘Beauty is in the eye of the beholder.’ In this context, I’ll say that as a woman, there has to be an attribute or a combination of things about you that’ll make …
When a man feels safe with a woman, several things must’ve brought him to that point. He has also become emotionally attached to her. However, the journey to getting emotionally attached or feeling safe with another person isn’t easy. It’s usually a long one, especially for men. Normally, secure attachment is formed when someone starts …
Let’s say you’re in your ideal relationship, the type you’ve always dreamed of, and your man is perfect for you. You both don’t have many disagreements. You fight and make it as soon as possible, you’re compatible with each other, everything is going smoothly, and peace is the order of the day. Being in such …
Just like women, men also have many expectations from their partners in relationships. However, men and women usually see and understand things differently, even in relationships. What a man sees as insignificant can turn out to be a big deal to a woman. In the same vein, as a guy, there are certain things you …