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Self-care is not selfish

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  Prioritizing self-care means actively taking care of your physical , mental , and emotional well-being . It involves making intentional choices and actions that promote your overall health and happiness.  Some key aspects Physical self-care : Taking care of your body is essential. This includes getting regular exercise, eating nutritious meals, getting enough sleep, and attending to your physical health needs. Emotional self-care : This involved engaging in activities that brings you joy and fulfillment. Taking time to engage in hobbies, practice mindfulness or meditation.  Mental self-care : Caring for your mental well-being is vital. This can include engaging in activities that stimulate your mind, such as reading, learning new skills, or solving puzzles. Setting boundaries with technology and taking breaks from screens can also be beneficial.  Social self-care : Building and maintaining healthy relationships is an important aspect of self-care. Surrounding your...

Tips For Resolving Differences

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  Here are some tips for couples to work on their differences: 1. Communicate openly and honestly: It's important to be open and honest with your partner about your thoughts and feelings, even if they are different from each other's. Communication is key to understanding and resolving differences. 2. Practice active listening: When your partner is speaking, make an effort to really listen to what they are saying. Try to understand their perspective and perspective, even if you don't agree with it. 3. Seek compromise: It's unlikely that you will always see eye to eye with your partner on every issue. Try to find a compromise that works for both of you. 4. Respect each other's boundaries: It's important to respect each other's boundaries and needs. If one person needs space or time to themselves, it's important to give them that space and respect their boundaries. 5. Seek outside help if needed: If you are having difficulty resolving your differences, it m...

Willingness to try again

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  Willingness to try again in a relationship is an important quality that helps to keep the bond between two people strong and healthy. When challenges and conflicts arises, it can be easy to give up and throw in the towel. However, a willingness to try again shows a dedication to the relationship and a belief in its value. It demonstrates that both partners are willing to work through difficulties and find ways to communicate and resolve conflicts in a healthy and constructive manner. This can help to rebuild trust and strengthen the bond between partners, and ultimately lead to a more fulfilling and long-lasting relationship. Maidenwura

Don't marry for them, marry for you!

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  I heard getting married is one of the easiest thing to do in our society today. Gone are those days when the parents of the intending couples do a lot of findings about the family their child is marrying into before approving their marriage. The aim of this investigation is to make sure their child(ren)  marry into a good family, in terms of health, character, fame, generational curse, among others.  Parents are simply playing that role to make sure their children did not marry into the wrong family. But today's singles have totally different reasons for choosing their spouse When we think about two people getting married, we'd like to think that their decision is based on true love. That they have found the person they want to grow old with, who treats them the way they deserve and who is committed into a future together. Unfortunately, in the real world many of us get married for other reasons than ones above. Though to them, they are great reasons.  Some o...

Your marriage is as sweet as you make it

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  Most couples often give up easily on their marriage due to one reason or the other, not knowing that the faults of their misunderstanding lies between them. Most times, when a marriage is in trouble, most couples see their marriage as a mistake, rather than seeing the mistakes they are making in their marriage as the challenge they should work on and overcome together.  At a point, they begin to regret getting married to their partner. Some start thinking of getting new partners; Imagining marrying their ex or fantasizing a marrriage without issues. What they don't know is that there is no perfect marriage out there. Some work towards perfecting their marriages by accepting their partner's flaws and working on the betterment of their marriage, while most give up on theirs by issuing divorce, and later getting married to someone else. Sooner or later, they often find themselves  wishing that they had remained with their first spouse because they found greater trouble ...

Love Isn’t a Price Tag

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These days, different men share painful stories of being dumped, not because they lack love, kindness, or good character, but because they can’t meet up the expensive demands of modern relationships. Some women dismiss them as “not capable” or “not man enough” simply because they don’t buy the latest wigs, pay for designer outfits & bags, or even fund their luxury lifestyle. For men working hard to earn an honest living in this economy, this can be heartbreaking. It’s not that they don’t care, it’s that keeping up with endless material expectations can drain them financially and emotionally. Especially when they have lots of other things to do financially. Ladies, it is important to remember that looking good and living well costs a lot of money, and not every man can or should be expected to finance someone else’s dream lifestyle. If a man truly loves you, the least you can do is value his effort, his loyalty, his heart, and appreciate whatever he gives you. Support his growth ins...

The Wildflower’s Truth

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Life, at times can be tough and unpredictable, but know that within you is a strength as resilient as a wildflower. Wildflowers bloom on rocky mountains, in dry fields, and in places no one ever thought they could survive. They don’t wait for perfect conditions—they rise, stretch toward the sun, and flourish despite the odds. Like a wildflower, you can bloom even when life doesn’t nurture or water you. Whether you blossom early or late, you are still a flower—beautiful and worthy of admiration. Yes, challenges, setbacks, and frustrating days will come, but remember that you did not come this far just to give up now. Hard times are only visitors, and like visitors, they will eventually leave. Even if life steps on you, you can rise again. Your season to bloom is coming. But here is the other truth. You don’t have to bloom all the time. Even wildflowers have seasons of stillness when they lie dormant, gathering energy for the next burst of growth. Life isn’t only about constant striving ...

Marriage Takes Work, Not Wishes

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When a lady see how happy her once upon a time suitor is in his marriage, she will be like ‘’I wish I said yes when he asked me out then… My marriage would have been a fairytale… And they lived happily ever after’’ When a man see how happily married a lady he once ditched is, he will be like ‘’I wish I took her serious and never let her go then… see how happy she is.’’ Her husband is indeed fortunate to have her But the truth is, your marriage or relationship is what you make it to be. You need to stop comparing your spouse or marriage to others. Please don’t get caught in comparison trap because you don’t know what they are going through. You can only see what they chose to show you. Note that every marriage is unique. The fact that the grass looks greener on the other side doesn’t mean you need to move to the other side. It means you have to nurture and water your own plant Truth about marriage The first year of marriage is going to be tough. You will get to see and know what you nev...

Marriage Takes More Than Friendship

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People often say that the key to a happy marriage is marrying your best friend. While it’s a beautiful idea, real life is far more layered. Yes, friendship is valuable, but it is not the only, neither is it the ultimate ingredient that makes a marriage last. Your best friend might know your deepest secrets and accept you as you are, but that doesn’t automatically create romantic spark or long-term compatibility. Marriage needs attraction, emotional intimacy, and shared goals. Two people can be amazing friends but struggle with the day-to-day realities of marriage, such as finances, family expectations, or conflict resolution. Some of the strongest marriages didn’t start as close friendships. Many couples begin as acquaintances, coworkers, or even strangers and build friendship after love and commitment have taken root. Friendship can grow over time, shaped by shared experiences, respect, and the effort you put into understanding each other. Instead of focusing on marrying your best...

Climb with Courage, Rest with Wisdom

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I was sitting on the 13th floor alone Brooding about life, When a spider caught my attention. It climbed to the 13th floor and kept climbing even with the storm out there. It climbed back up every time it fell. Why does the spider climb so high? Striving to get to the top? Why is it is going that high? It probably thinks it can get a better catch up there; Or maybe it believes it can just keep going and going till it attain its goal. Well, that’s what I chose to believe. The spider did not stop till it got to the final floor. Like the spider that keeps climbing, keep moving toward your goals. But also know when to stop and enjoy what you have achieved. Hard work is good, but don’t let the chase for more take away your peace. Face challenges with courage, never give up, but remember that life isn’t only about how far you climb, it’s also about finding balance and happiness along the way. Maiden Wura