Common negative feelings that can put your marriage at risk, By Elizabeth Badejo

Many people experience negative feelings in life, in marriage these feelings can occur during different stages of the relationship regardless of the number of years a couple has been together. Feelings like anxiety, fear, loneliness, illness, and grief are some of the negative feelings of uncertainties couples often experience in marriage. The expectations you build […]

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Simple mindful acts to practise this year in your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

One of the challenges couples often encounter in their marriages is letting go of issues from their past such as unpleasant events experienced in their own lives or past or present relationships which can affect their lives and marriage in general. Studies suggest that when people can focus on the present rather than their past, […]

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Your marriage may conflict with your values, By Elizabeth Badejo

The historic event of last week, the royal coronation in England, marked with grand pageantry and the magnificent demonstration of culture of almost a thousand years, was made inclusive to identify with the present time. The love story between the recently crowned King Charles III of England and his wife Camilla, the Queen Consort, may […]

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Giving your spouse some space can strengthen your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

While some marriages are consummated out of true love and emotional connection, others are established as marriages based on convenience, setting different factors behind their intentions. However, the reality of both marital interpretations even when their objectives are different is the responsibility placed on couples to ensure they protect their health and wellbeing as couples […]

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Coping with your husband’s football obsession, By Elizabeth Badejo

The world cup is here and even though Nigeria did not qualify for a place in the tournament, it will not deter many die-hard Nigerian football fans from watching the many countries represented in Qatar, the host country this time round. Football is a male-dominated sport, though women’s football is also gaining momentum, with more […]

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Memories of failed relationships can ruin your happiness, By Elizabeth Badejo

Even though marriage has the potential to create an everlasting commitment and trust between two individuals irrespective of their background and life experiences, however, it is an individual choice to recognise and embrace the opportunity to seek marital pleasure or live in fear of uncertainty. Some marriages fail due to the memories of parents’ failed […]

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Signs your spouse feels insecure in marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

Insecurity is one of the biggest challenges in many marriages today with more men than women feeling more insecure than ever before due to financial incapability, lack of self-love, jealousy, past failures, or feeling worthless and undeserving of love. Living with an insecure partner can be a distressing experience that can also lead to a […]

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Habits that can make your spouse feel invisible, By Elizabeth Badejo

When a couple is conscious of meeting each other’s needs in their marriage, they are likely to spend more time together and respect each other’s feelings too. Unfortunately, this is not the same in many marital relationships today. It is becoming increasingly difficult for some couples to spend time together leaving their spouses feeling more […]

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Some simple rituals are secret to a lasting marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

A  marriage conceived out of true love can slowly drift into isolation if the emotional bond is not nurtured. Many couples do not understand the importance of emotional connection in building a healthy marital relationship that can be observed daily to keep you connected even when you are miles apart. The secret of many lasting […]

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Bring back the family traditions you once enjoyed, By Elizabeth Badejo

Traditions are fundamental to families and society at large. People who live together without tradition are more likely to live in disunity and chaos. Every marriage also comes with its tradition irrespective of customs, religion or characteristics. Tradition provides the foundation and strengthens the principles of the agreement. Today, some couples no longer believe in […]

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Living together separately can save your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

The institution of marriage has undergone many transformations in recent years bringing new perspectives into the traditional concept of marriage as more couples make the decision to live together but separately in their marriage. Ethnically, couples are expected to coexist together especially those who have made the vow of commitment to their relationship and living […]

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Respect can prevent problems in your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

A good marriage does not only require a great deal of love but also respect which is often regarded as the number one component in a marriage that aspires to succeed. Even though respect is often regarded as an element of courtesy either due to age, influence, or status, however, respect is often earned and […]

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Five characters of an emotionally stable spouse, By Elizabeth Badejo

A good marriage can be accomplished if you and your spouse possess some characters necessary to promote emotional stability in your marriage. One of the biggest challenges facing marriages in our society is the lack of gender equality which places many women at a disadvantage due to certain religious principles and educational disparity. Little wonder […]

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Reminisce to boost the spirit of togetherness in your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

The reality of spending too much time at home together will forever remain in the hearts of many couples after this pandemic as this was what some could only have been dreaming of before the situation. Time which was once so treasured and filled with other important commitments and perhaps rarely available to share with […]

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Coping with a ‘difficult’ spouse during lockdown, By Elizabeth Badejo

As if life is not hard enough, then you realise that the spouse you have been trying hard to endure his/her difficult behaviours for years has suddenly become unreasonable in the name of self-isolating together. You are not alone as many couples are also facing the biggest challenges in their marital relationships today and someone […]

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Take back your marriage during lockdown, By Elizabeth Badejo

Even though marriage is regarded as the answer to loneliness, times like this can also make marriage an affliction for couples who have long lost emotional connection and now confined together in the same space all day either working from home or staying at home. This period of isolation can either make or break your […]

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Five strategies to boost love, kindness in your marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

One of the most common challenges confronting many couples today is the lack of affection which can also lead to absence of compassion and an ultimate breakdown of the marital relationship if not addressed. Love and kindness are important marital attributes and showing love and kindness to one another is an individual trait and like […]

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How to enjoy financial harmony in marriage, By Elizabeth Badejo

One of challenges most couples face when dealing with their finances in marriage is the lack of understanding of individual financial strength as well as potential shortfalls.  Understanding your partner’s financial language from the start is key to enjoying financial harmony in your marriage. As much as it is great to marry a spouse who […]

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