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Understanding the long-term impact of living in an unhappy marriage

Marriages, by nature, experience ups and downs, and occasional heated arguments are part of the journey. These moments don’t necessarily indicate an unhappy marriage. In...

5 ways a woman needs to feel loved and protected

A woman needs to feel like she can depend on her partner always. Every woman wants to feel loved and protected in her relationship. This...

4 sad reasons divorce makes good people act so badly

Why is it that people who seemed to be fairly rational before divorce turn into complete paranoid, hyper-defensive maniacs once the separation and divorce...

Husband sets 3-month deadline for his postpartum wife to lose 50 pounds

Having a baby is a life-altering event. Parents often say that they can’t remember what life was like before their baby was born, a...

Will you accept financial help from your wife’s male friend? Here’s Joy listeners’ verdict

Listeners of Joy FM have expressed diverse opinions on whether a man should accept money that his wife took from a male friend. During Friday’s edition of...

7 subtle signs you’re in love with a misogynistic man

Misogynistic attitudes disregard women and can sometimes be tough to spot quickly. To the misogynist, women are not whole, soul-centered individuals; they are instead objectified as...

Did you know men and women see colours differently?

Women tend to see more shades and variations of colour. Scientists have discovered that men and women perceive colours differently. The difference isn't just about...

8 critical ways to fix your broken marriage after your wife’s affair

If the prospect of your marriage’s future is contingent on surviving your wife’s infidelity, you are in the right place. Infidelity can suck the...

Hearing him speaking ill of his baby mama changed my feelings towards him

I had known John for a while through a mutual friend. He was tall, had a chocolate complexion and was well-built. Additionally, he passed the...

6 thoughts that signal trouble in your relationship

Your inner monologue can reveal your state of being — i.e., the quality of your present experience — in your relationship. This state of being...

My ex-husband stole my identity and almost had me behind bars

My ex-husband created a fake Facebook account and harassed his (other) ex-wife by pretending to be me. She immediately believed it was me and...

5 things you should never do on a first date

It's finally happened. That hot guy you always see during lunch hour has worked up the courage to ask you on a date. You're excited,...

My ex-husband stole my identity and almost had me behind bars

My ex-husband created a fake Facebook account and harassed his (other) ex-wife by pretending to be me. She immediately believed it was me and...

Want a stronger relationship? Ask these 3 questions

Whether you're just starting to date someone or you're out there meeting new people, most of us want to know how to better connect...

Five crucial steps for brides beginning their wedding planning journey

Weddings have always played an important role in marriage and society, but they seem to have become more opulent and flamboyant over the past...

3 things you can do on your wedding day if you can’t dance

If dancing isn't particularly your stronghold or it simply doesn't appeal to you, there are many wonderful ways to celebrate your wedding day that...

3 brutal signs your relationship is coming to a close

Of all the topics regarding relationships, perhaps the trickiest subjects to cover are those that pertain to relationships ending. We deny it, we turn our...

Should I get back with my ex after he cheated? 5 questions to ask yourself before getting back together

You went through the breakup, worked on moving on, and, suddenly, your ex comes back wanting a second chance at a relationship with you....

5 simple steps to take when you’re completely emotionally exhausted so you can get your fire back

Stress and emotional exhaustion are often side effects of living a busy life. There is nothing wrong with you. Feeling stressed out and overwhelmed isn’t...

13 signs your wife is planning on leaving you and you have no idea

Over the course of a marriage, people’s behavior can change drastically due to a number of factors. If your wife suddenly seems disconnected, it...

10 beautifully unexpected ways husbands proposed to their wives

With warmer weather just around the corner, love is in the air. Last year, more than six million couples were expected to get engaged on Valentine's...

Grieving after divorce is normal, but this particular kind of grief isn’t

Feeling grief, like you're unable to move on, is normal when you're going through a divorce. After all, divorce is the end of a...

Drama as wife halts husband’s secret wedding after he lied about going for meeting

There was drama after a wife stormed a Civil Court and stopped her husband’s secret wedding with another woman. This incident unfolded when the husband,...

5 sneaky ways ‘I love you’ is used to manipulate others

Falling in love is one of life's most beautiful experiences. And when someone tells you "I love you" for the first time, it's easy to...

US comedienne Tiffany Haddish discloses emotional journey of eight miscarriages

Tiffany Haddish has suffered eight miscarriages amid her battle with endometriosis, with her most recent loss happening last year. The 44-year-old comedian, who dated Common...

Never make promises under these 4 situations

In the heat of the moment, it’s easy to let promises slip off the tongue—especially when emotions run high. Whether you’re swept up in happiness,...

19 steps for getting over even the most devastating breakup fast

Major breakups, like divorce or the end of an engagement, knock you down in just about every way imaginable. Along with losing your...

Important steps for getting over even the most devastating breakup fast

Major breakups, like divorce or the end of an engagement, knock you down in just about every way imaginable. Along with losing your relationship,...

When does old age actually begin? Scientists have an answer — it’s not 30

A study published in the journal, Psychology and Aging, sheds new light on our perception of old age. It shows that this age is...

8 cringe-worthy signs you’re the other woman or one of many

Have you ever been in a relationship and wondered WHERE your man is? Have you wondered why he takes secret phone calls? Have you ever...

7 tiny seduction tips guaranteed to make her yours

Seduction follows certain rules, and it should be fun, but it is not a game. It is a vital part of building relationships. If...

6 tiny tricks that make you immune to disappointment

I’ve spent a considerable amount of time examining myself and others to better manage in this chaotic world. I’ve learned that people who seem...

I thought he was the one — until he proposed

I had always been sure I wanted to get married, and the longer I dated Dean, the more sure I was that he was...

Erectile dysfunction; an enemy of Ghanaian men

Erectile dysfunction (ED), the inability of a man to have an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse, is increasing fast in Ghana and everywhere.  It...

The biggest relationship problems couples therapists see over and over again

Disagreements and other tense moments are normal in healthy relationships. Rough patches, too, are par for the course, especially if you’ve been together for...

What to do if you’re starting to resent every little thing your partner does

If you’re in a long-term relationship, your significant other is probably going to bug the hell out of you from time to time. It’s completely normal—healthy, even, research...

Are you actually afraid of love? 2 big fears that keep you single

Fear is a funny thing. When you're in a scary situation — say you're confronted by a bear—it's easy to know what you're feeling....

How to get back into dating after a long-term relationship crumbles

Being single again after a years-long relationship can be weird, to say the least. It may seem like, one minute, you have a steady...

I got married because I thought it’s what I was supposed to do — not because I loved my husband

We all know staying in a marriage for the long haul is a challenge. It’s no surprise that over the past decade, we’ve seen more...

Swipe left? Why it could be harder to find love in the age of Tinder

Finding a long-term partner is trickier than ever, argues Paul C Brunson, a lead researcher at Tinder. David Robson asks him how cultural and...