According to general societal opinion, if the age difference between two partners is ten years or more, then there obviously is some sort of ulterior motive than just being in love. However, when you date someone who is older the relationship tends to be a more sustainable connection between you which leads to a successful…

Do you look at the text messages on your partner’s phone? Do you ever wonder if you should and is your partner okay with you looking at his/her text...

Going through the breakup was hard enough, and now your ex has refused to let go. You are ready to move on—not necessarily to someone new but away from this person. So what do you do when he’s making it difficult by continuing to reach out and trying to “stay friends” regardless of your lack…

Relationship and family researchers gave their two cents on attributes that strengthen marital bonds. It is indeed an interesting read. Use terms of endearment. "Pet names take you back either to the happy childhood you had or the one you wish you had," says a research. "They signal a safe, supportive environment." Also, these days,…

We are entitled to daydream or indulge in a certain level of fantasies about how we want love to treat us but don’t get carried away and forget to put in actual work. When you meet someone, most of the time we are blown away by the individuals looks or whatever it is that attracts…

Even the best relationships go through highs and lows; how you choose to handle these conflicts or differences determines if the relationship will continue or come to an abrupt end. Many have the habit of sweeping the problems that confront them under the carpet, as much as this gives a momentary relief, there is a…

Being in a relationship shouldn’t be boring; this is the time in both your lives where you should be getting to know each other through fun and adventurous ways. Rumour has it that Nigerians are not romantic; this may be attributed to “cutting one’s coat according to one’s size”, in other words not wanting to…

My wife, Carol’s parents were quite romantic, but my parents were not. I never saw my father and my mother hold each other any day or tell each other “I love you.” Not that they were quarrelling. When I look back, it is like my mother would have seriously enjoyed my father being romantic towards…

Having observed the relationship pitfalls that single ladies searching for a better-half often fall into, I came up with some tips that (I hope!) will become of help to the sisters that are still searching. . Men hate desperate women Men find women attractive who are not only unimpressed with their wealth and good looks,…

Open relationships aren’t for everyone, but for a select few. They are a perfect way to revamp a romantic or sexual connection — as long as those open relationships are navigated in a healthy way – and a good form of a rebound. What really is an ‘open relationship’?  According to full-time relationship expert, Andrea Syrtash itis…

I stumbled on this recently, and I find most of the points made therein worthy of re-mention here. According to the article, “manners (like language) do evolve.’’ Read some of the points made… . Do not correct people or make a face if their grammatical usage doesn’t meet up to your “prim” expectation. For example,…

To be candid with you, in as much you think she needs a break for now, I would advise you don't leave her, especially if this is the first time she is actually getting pregnant, as she might be experiencing some hormonal changes and since she has never experienced such, it could lead to emotional…