What is the secret glue that holds a marriage together? Love? Sex? Money? Friendship? Depending on your marital status-single or married, you are likely to finger sex as the answer to the question. Is sex an intense act of expressing love or a genital meet & greet? Your response may depend on your marital status as unmarried people think all married people do is have sex. Whether this is right or wrong depends on the parties involved in the relationship. However, sexual relations or simply put, sex in marriage is a major determinant of marital health. An increase, a decrease...
Five Seemingly Harmless Actions Driving Your Spouse Crazy
Relationships with a spouse come with unique challenges. Living with your spouse within the confines of marriage is a different kettle of fish. This is expected based on the unending nature of forever. However, contrary to what is widely believed, offences usually come from the little things. These little actions do not look harmful at first until they snowball into major issues and water down the strength of the union. Experienced counsellors are able to advise couples to look out for these little actions that can create a big wedge in no time. Here are five acts that may be...
Ultimate Guide to Flawless Bridal Makeup
Your wedding day is one of the most important days of your life. As the bride, you want to look your absolute swish. One of the pivotal factors in achieving this is your makeup. Bridal makeup is a unique art form that requires a special approach. In this ultimate companion, we’ll share tips and tricks to help you achieve impeccable Bridal makeup. The first step to impeccable nuptial makeup is to have a solid foundation. This means taking care of your skin in the months leading up to the marriage. Drink a cornucopia of water, eat healthy foods, and get...
Top 5 Makeup Kits Every Makeup Enthusiast Needs
Makeup is an art that allows individuals to express themselves through different colours and textures. However, creating a flawless makeup look requires the right tools and products. That’s why every makeup enthusiast needs a collection of essential makeup kits to create a variety of looks. Here are the top five makeup kits every makeup enthusiast needs. Every makeup enthusiast needs a collection of essential makeup kits to create a variety of looks. A foundation and concealer kit, eyeshadow palette, lipstick kit, blush and highlighter kit, and brush set are the top five makeup kits that every makeup enthusiast should have....
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Five Ways to Love Yourself Better As a Single
February is the month of love. However, every day is another opportunity to love yourself better. Considering how much attention Valentine’s Day gets every year, you are about to find out how to deliberately love yourself. 1. Affirm Yourself The mistake many people make is constantly waiting for love and affection from somebody else. In the event that there is no lover to do this for you, filling that void on your own is the best way to go. All it takes is standing in front of a mirror and speaking good words aloud. This helps boost your self-esteem while...
Five Personal Moves to Make Before Marriage
Life moments and periodic moves offer the gift of adventure. Yes, marriage is one of the major moves that can change your life for good. However, other important moves must be tried during the pre-wedding phase. These moves do not only offer a promise of an exciting time as a single person, but it also adds more oomph to life after the wedding. In this article, unique personal adventures will be explored. Here are five ways to enjoy life alone before jumping the broom with the one you love. 1. Living Alone In many parts of the world, staying in...
Four Thoughtful Ways to Help a Partner in Distress
Sharing your life with your partner – the one you love – goes beyond having happy moments. Life is unpredictable and with each day comes the possibility of facing low moments when it is least expected. This means no matter how good you and your partner may be to each other, challenging situations such as loss or disappointments from trusted persons may appear. While it is impossible to avoid these down moments, knowing what to do can turn bad moments into bonding opportunities. Here are four ways to support your partner when their smile suddenly becomes a frown: Grant a...
4 Ways to Have a Great Long Distance Relationship
Distance should not be the reason for a breakdown in connection. In recent times, changing location for the purpose of education, job opportunities, personal improvement and family goals has become the norm. Despite these valid reasons, moving to a different continent brings unique challenges including keeping one away from one’s partner and family members. While the effects may come in different forms and distance, it is important to find ways around this uncomfortable but necessary challenge associated with change. In this article, you will discover four ways to keep your relationship going albeit from a distance. Ready? Let’s dive in!...
Marriage Counselling: 4 Reasons to Explore It
Before you go on, let’s take a look at the big picture – counselling as an eye-opening tool for couple improvement, not a grim setting where someone talks over you and your partner’s head. One of the most talked about life topics is marriage. Marriage often happens when two individuals like each other and intend to take the bold step to become an official couple. Considering the excitement of doing life with the one you love, it might be easy to think of the big wedding only. This is where counselling comes in. For many people, having an eye on...
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Why Men Don’t Want to Get Married Anymore
It is generally believed that marriage naturally favours the male gender. From having a home to go to, to having someone carry and bear their offspring, there are many reasons why marriage seems to benefit the menfolk. However, it is safe to say that this belief is slowly fading away as many men claim that they are no longer looking to settle down with one person. After asking random men questions and hearing their answers, here are ten reasons why men no longer look forward to marriage: 1. Fear of Commitment Based on recent developments, many men no longer want...