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RelationshipsA 1500+ word practical guide on navigating courtship with clarity, rules, tips, and values for building marriages that last.
RelationshipsA practical, values-driven guide with 10 clear rules for building healthy, lasting relationships—covering trust, boundaries, conflict, money, me…
RelationshipsCommunication is the lifeblood of any relationship, but when it comes to family dynamics, its importance cannot be overstated. Healthy communica…
RelationshipsOpenness is the cornerstone of any thriving relationship. Whether it's between partners, family members, or close friends, the willingness to sh…
RelationshipsNnenna Osu, a hairdresser, has filed for divorce at the Customary Court in Nyanya, alleging domestic violence and abandonment by her husband, Fr…
RelationshipsWe express gratitude to God for His grace and blessings throughout the year 2024. It acknowledges the challenges faced during the year but empha…
RelationshipsCases of gender-based violence, particularly spousal battery and rape, are increasing in Nigeria, despite the enactment of the Violent Against P…
RelationshipsThe Ijaw Youth Council, IYC, Worldwide has said it will resist the three per cent allocated to host communities in the Petroleum Industry Act, s…
RelationshipsA chieftain of the apex Igbo sociopolitical organization, Ohanaeze Ndigbo, Okechukwu Isiguzoro, has described the late Governor of Ondo State, R…
RelationshipsA marriage counsellor, Mrs. Bosede Ola-Samuel has declared that irregular sexual activities among couples is one of the major factors causing di…
RelationshipsWhat Honesty Means in a Relationship When we think of honesty in relationships, the first thing that probably comes to mind is the fact that one…
RelationshipsUnderstanding the different classifications of family values and the fact that so many subcategories can fall under these categories can be less…
RelationshipsKnow where to draw the line There is a clear line between acceptable and unacceptable behavior, and that line can be different for different par…
RelationshipsWhether you’re listening to your friend tell you about their day, or sharing a story with your mom, it can be hard to hold an entire conversatio…
RelationshipsIt is said that the best reaction to most of your child’s problem behavior is to ignore it or to walk away. That a large part of what we describ…
RelationshipsIgnoring mild misbehavior is a legitimate parenting strategy. It shows your little one that their antics won’t get a reaction, which means they'…
RelationshipsIt is common for children to feel inadequate when they face challenges. Children are prone to self-doubt, which may influence them to think and…
RelationshipsPopular Nollywood actress and media personality, Toke Makinwa has said she would have stayed back in her marriage to her estranged husband, Maje…
RelationshipsBeing a parent can be a nerve-wracking experience—especially if you are worried that you will not do everything right. But you are only human, a…
RelationshipsThere they are again, fighting and screaming over that same stuffed animal and the last slice of pizza. How many times have you had to play …
RelationshipsI think it’s fair to say that my sister, Kate – eight years my senior – hated me from the moment I was born “sighed 39-year-old Adesuwa, a mothe…
RelationshipsReno Omokri, a former media aide to ex-president Goodluck Jonathan, has said bride price is not “scripturally required” for non-virgins. He also…
RelationshipsLife is much easier when you have a supportive family that sticks with you through thick and thin. Family relationships are important for a pers…
RelationshipsDeciding how to raise their child is a challenge all parents face. Whether raising children alone or with a partner, we all want to do what’s be…
RelationshipsRaising kids is never easy. In fact, it's often one of the most challenging—and frustrating—things you will ever do, especially because you are…
RelationshipsWriter Leo Tolstoy once observed that “All happy families are alike; each unhappy family is unhappy in its own way.” This may be true in the sen…
RelationshipsPerhaps more than at any other time in history, women today need a clear understanding of how they should relate to their husbands. In fact, the…
RelationshipsThere is a story of a man who died and went to heaven to find two signs above two different lines. One sign said: “ALL THOSE MEN WHO HAVE BEEN D…
RelationshipsSibling rivalry can be challenging for both parents and children, but with the right strategies, fostering a healthy and supportive sibling rela…
RelationshipsOne of the most common challenges in many marriages today is the shared notion that marriage is about perseverance, which is often misinterprete…
RelationshipsLack of communication destroys friendships and marriages. Many marriages have crumbled due to poor communication. From actions and inactions in…
RelationshipsResilience is the ability to cope with and recover from setbacks. People who remain calm in the face of disaster have resilience. A resilient pe…
RelationshipsIt’s normal to feel distressed when you’re told that your child has a disability, but here’s some useful advice to help your child to reach thei…
RelationshipsIn a relationship, do you feel more loved when your partner: Tells you, "I love you," or praises something you did? Surprises you with a meaning…
RelationshipsThe five love languages describe five ways that people receive and express love in a relationship. These are words of affirmation, qua…
RelationshipsIt’s every parent’s and child’s desire to have a functional family, but unfortunately, this doesn’t always happen. Sometimes it’s even difficult…
RelationshipsA lot of people feel trapped in a dissatisfying or troubled marriage. They feel powerless to ‘fix’ it because their spouse refuses to join them…
RelationshipsMindfulness is an awareness of your internal state and surroundings. Many who practice mindfulness also believe in cultivating a state of&n…
RelationshipsThe most important relationship to a child is the one they develop with their parent or caregiver. Children learn about the world around them th…
RelationshipsCaring for yourself first will help maintain a healthy and successful life, leading to a productive and meaningful life. Living a productive and…
RelationshipsFor most people, falling in love usually seems to just happen. It’s staying in love—or preserving that “falling in love” experience—that require…
RelationshipsAll romantic relationships go through ups and downs and they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change with your partner.…
RelationshipsWe tend to speak fairly openly about our own anxieties as parents, how juggling so many responsibilities and expectations can leave us wide awak…
RelationshipsFor half of the population, menopause is something that occurs during middle age and is a sign of the end of the reproductive years. “Menopause…
RelationshipsGrowing up, all I knew about my father was that he was a “deadbeat.” My parents divorced when I was 4. He was a musician, playing bass in rock a…
RelationshipsApril 10 marks the 10-year anniversary of losing my husband George. He and I were together for 32 years, beginning as high school sweethearts an…
RelationshipsMy biggest failing as a husband comes when my good intentions fall flat. “What do you mean you feel disrespected?” I said the other day. “You kn…
RelationshipsAll romantic relationships go through ups and downs and they all take work, commitment, and a willingness to adapt and change with your partner.…
RelationshipsThis got me thinking. What do wives say their husbands do that’s romantic? So we took an informal poll of wives we know to find out about t…
RelationshipsIf there’s one person Prince Harry isn’t going to sever ties with, it’s his therapist. In his new tell-all memoir, “Spare,” …
RelationshipsWe often think our marital challenges stem from our actions. But the truth is, our attitude in marriage shapes our actions in marriage. Here are…
RelationshipsWhen I first got married, I assumed intimacy was simple. Not only were we excited to be intimate physically, but we were excited to get to know…
RelationshipsWhen my first son was a week old, my husband and I dressed him in candy-cane stripes and took him to a gathering at my in-laws’ a few days befor…
RelationshipsWilliam Noun and Maria Fares met during a moment of grief two years ago after each of them lost a sibling in Beirut’s massive port blast. Their…
RelationshipsOver the past few years, we’ve seen baby names like Aurora, Aidan and Raya rise in popularity. But which names can we expect more parents to cho…
RelationshipsBritain's Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have rejected criticism of a documentary about their lives, with a statement from their spokesman say…
The other day I was in an elevator and a woman pointed at my hand. “That’s a beautiful engagement ring,” she said. “Thanks,” I replied. “I picke…
RelationshipsWe've all lost our cool in the heat of the moment. How we address the issue afterward determines whether our relationship with our kids suffers…
Relationships“Tonight, once our three young children are in bed, my husband Fred and I will head upstairs together for an early night,” says Anjola, a 36-yea…
RelationshipsThe All Progressives Congress, APC, presidential candidate, Bola Tinubu, says he has relocated from Lagos to Abuja, the Federal Capital Territor…
RelationshipsA Public servant, Mrs Amina Cholla, on Friday, begged a Customary Court in Nyanya, Abuja, to stop her husband, Yang, from poisoning the children…
RelationshipsParenting is a major assignment within the institution of marriage. As a matter of fact, parenting is an integral part of marriage, parenting ac…
RelationshipsHOW TO SPOT QUIET QUITTING IN RELATIONSHIPS Having someone to do life with definitely slaps, but is your partner only physically present while t…
RelationshipsThe focus of this article is on marriage and we will be looking at “Times and Seasons in Marriage.” When I bring the Word of God, by His grace,…
RelationshipsIn this piece we are going to be considering as briefly as we can that I am passionate about because I am a beneficiary of and God is committed…
RelationshipsOne of the things we know is that Marriage is about two people. Marriage is about two people, a male man and a female man coming together under…
RelationshipsGrowing up, especially for me and the kind of background I happen to come from, was some sort of a rollercoaster. My parents were not that well-…
RelationshipsThe First Lady, Aisha Buhari has invited presidential aspirants to Ramadan Iftar dinner at the State House Conference Centre. The presidential a…
RelationshipsThere are a number of erroneous marriage teachings in the world today which if care is not taken, they could bring about instability to many hom…
RelationshipsBabies are cute, and families are amazing but are either of them necessary. One thing every adult can relate to is the pressure often from paren…
RelationshipsLet’s open our Bibles to Genesis, we will start from Genesis 1 and we will read verse 26-28, and then we will jump to chapter 2. Genesis 1:26, t…
RelationshipsIn this piece, we are considering something important, and it looks like the Holy Spirit is dealing with issues across the body of Christ and He…
RelationshipsOn Thursday, Queen Naomi Silekunola, wife of Eniitan Adeyeye Ogunwusi, the Ooni of Ife, announced her divorce from the first-class king. In an I…
RelationshipsA former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, has described as mendacious and spurious allegations credited to Miss Precious Chinwendu, hi…
A man under house arrest in Italy showed up at a police barracks asking to be put behind bars because life with his wife at home was unbearable,…
RelationshipsLet me begin this piece by examining the words of Jesus concerning marriage written in Matthew 19:4-8. I believe it is a familiar passage of the…
RelationshipsMeghan Markle’s half-brother, Thomas, says he tried to warn the Duke of Sussex, Prince Harry, against marrying his half-sister. He made this kno…
Relationships“This may sound strange, but your child needs some boredom. It is a very important aspect of a child’s development and it should not be avoided…
RelationshipsThe word “relationship” means a lot of things, but we all know the first idea that pops into our head when we hear the word. Yes, you know it- t…
RelationshipsThe focus of my reflections of today is on the challenges of old age. However, one cannot speak about the challenges without delving into immeas…
RelationshipsKeeping your relationship private doesn’t mean that you never talk about it or share what’s going on in your love life. Neither does it mean bei…
RelationshipsA single mother is everything and anything to her child(ren). She watching her life revolve around them as they take the courage to live through…
RelationshipsAll over the world, children are given a special day in the year to be celebrated. Of course, celebrating children does not mean it should be re…
RelationshipsThe Federal Ministry of Interior says ”Ghost marriages” are illegal, warning that any Federal Registrar found to have violated the law with rega…
RelationshipsAre you about to be a dad for the first time? First, congratulations on your new status! Being a new dad can be overwhelmingly exciting and exha…
Relationships“It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men” — Frederick Douglass Rick Joyner said: “If our life is always easy, it’s becau…
RelationshipsSelf-Control is your child’s ability to stop and think before acting. This gives your child a much better chance of making a good choice in a gi…
RelationshipsA bit of gossip for the men; there are some little things women find attractive in you and for some reason, many men do not understand why. Roma…
RelationshipsRaising a wholesome child requires the equal presence of the father and mother. However, in commemoration of International Women’s Day globally,…
RelationshipsCases of domestic violence in Nigeria have taken an upward swing in recent weeks, especially the physical aspect of it. If it is not about a man…
RelationshipsHeaR this: Before you look for jobs, look for mentoring. When you run after money more than you run after mentoring, you would be poor. The prob…
RelationshipsFormer President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, has reminded mothers of the sacred duty to bring up children that will reform the society. The former p…
RelationshipsWith the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic and its new strain, which is more virulent, there is no better time to pay rapt attention to our s…
RelationshipsTherapy helps | Photo Northwell What is depression? Depression is now an everyday term used to describe a general feeling of sadness. How…
RelationshipsGiving is a virtue children should imbibe. However, this virtue can only become a part of them if they see their parents practice and are consta…
RelationshipsA Non-governmental organisation, Cleen Foundation, has stated that sexual exploitation and forced labour are the most prevalent forms of traffic…
RelationshipsToday we are looking at something. It is a question and we will consider it together. For those who are married, receive it as a direct question…
RelationshipsToday, I believe the Lord is taking us further on our Marriage Series and we are going to be examining something that has been titled: Creating…
RelationshipsWe are continuing in our series on Marriage in this month of September. It's been an awesome time. You know, this September has been from one de…
RelationshipsOne fundamental reason why people get married is because they want to be better off in marriage than being single. I doubt there is any man or w…
Relationships“But if serving the Lord seems undesirable to you”, which implies that serving the Lord could be undesirable to certain people, and it could be…
RelationshipsToday we are continuing on our series on marriage. Last week (Maximizing Your Spouse's Potentials In Marriage Through Christ Jesus) was a time i…
RelationshipsThis month of September the Lord has declared to us by His Spirit that it is a month of fruitfulness and amazingly, the Holy Spirit has instruct…
RelationshipsAll I am going to be sharing with you in this piece are from the word of God as it has to do with marriage and not some random idea from a marri…
RelationshipsToday we are looking at something that is important for the married people and important for those who are intending to get married. In a month…
RelationshipsLet us look at the concluding part of what we began in the first part of this series: The Perfect Marriage. Our focus in this second part is tit…
RelationshipsThis piece is partly related to our earthly marriages, but it is more related with our union with God. Everything that we know about marriage to…
RelationshipsYour 20s is the time to take charge of your life, it is okay if you do not get it together immediately. Ensure you are selfish with your time, l…
RelationshipsEven rock-solid couples are quarreling more in quarantine. The stress of living through a global pandemic with no clear end in sight while deali…
RelationshipsBy Afis Oladosu Brethren, whenever I chance upon beautifully crafted words, words of wisdom, words on marble, I am immediately attracted to it;…
RelationshipsGood afternoon and how has been your week so far. Let me quickly share with us this afternoon; 4 Biblical Principles that I have discovered to a…
RelationshipsSouth African hairdresser Sandy feared for her life when a five-week coronavirus lockdown trapped her indoors with her abusive husband. “He has…
RelationshipsBy Rois Ola It is not new that couples will argue all the time, could be serious issues or not so serious issues. The fact is it is a natural th…
RelationshipsDuring this period of lockdown, there is every tendency that those who have been struggling with their abusive husbands or wives before now suff…
RelationshipsThe French government announced on Monday it would put victims of domestic violence in hotel rooms and finance pop-up counselling centres in gro…
RelationshipsPrince Harry and his wife Meghan have permanently relocated to California amid the coronavirus pandemic, media reports said Friday. The royal co…
RelationshipsMost marriages I believe wouldn't have hit the brick wall if the husband and wife had voiced out earlier than they did. There is this trait abou…
RelationshipsPrince Harry asked to be introduced as just "Harry" at an event on Wednesday, kicking off a final round of public engagements before he and wife…
RelationshipsThe news of Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle leaving behind the royal life and its largesse to start their own family life afresh outsid…
RelationshipsPrince Harry and his celebrity wife Meghan's bombshell resignation from front-line royal duties rocked the British monarchy on Thursday, with re…