Relationships through culture, tradition, and modern African realities, especially for Africans at home and in the diaspora.
Introducing him or her to family is a major relationship step especially within African families and culture-driven homes. There is simply nothing casual about it. Instead, it sends signals of seriousness, intention, and long-term potential. What may feel like a simple introduction can quickly turn into expectations around marriage, commitment, and family roles. So before…
Attraction is usually the first thing we notice in a relationship. It’s usually that instant physical or emotional excitement. That thing that gives you “butterflies in your tummy.” However, as time goes on and real life begins, you get to discover that chemistry alone isn’t enough to sustain a relationship.Now let’s talk about cultural values….
Getting serious in a relationship isn’t just about feelings; it’s about having clear direction. You can like someone, enjoy their company, and still be moving toward very different futures. And in many African relationships, especially for those dating with marriage in mind, that difference matters more than we often admit. For Africans at home and…
My dear Jil, the reason you keep having arguments and unending quarrels in this relationship is because of your disposition. You’re not balancing your needs with his needs. And you want to dictate the terms of the relationship, control what happens, every sequence. You won’t have a relationship if you continue. It will be too…
My dear Jack, here’s the first question: Did your relationship improve or deteriorate during the lockdown? If your relationship improved it means you need to spend more time together. The time together did you good, made you appreciate each other more. You probably saw her in a new light, saw the effort she puts into…
My dear Jack, she can’t eat her cake and have it. How does she expect it to work? She’s already told you you’re not the one. How she arrived at the conclusion is irrelevant. The conclusion is the conclusion. Whether God spoke to her or she heard a voice, or a prophet proclaimed is beside…
I assume you’re taking all necessary precautions to protect your family from Coronavirus. You should reach out to your parents by phone since you can’t visit them on account of the lockdown. As for the question you asked, everyone has a philosophy of marriage, even if not articulated. It may be religious, it may be…
Lovely lessons to be learned from the Makhs about how they met. And they’ve been together for over 12 years now? We also grabbed some excerpts of their story so you have strong points to ponder. You can leave any thoughts you’ll like to share in the comment section below. Excerpts: Know the Why… she…
