Love isn’t a magical cure for a lasting relationship. — Once in a while, something happens that makes us lose our equilibrium in life, leaving us with more questions than answers. We question our character, our self-imposed beliefs, and our ability to make proper choices. …

And how you can develop them. — Picture this. It’s a warm afternoon, and you’re in your favorite coffee shop, slowly sipping away your double espresso and minding your own business. A few minutes later, a couple walks in, and just by looking at them, you spot something odd. They seem somewhat mismatched — as if they…

Read this before signing those divorce papers. — You’re trapped in a soul-crushing marriage that you can’t wait to leave. You’re tired of burying pieces of yourself in the rubble of a dead marriage. You’ve heard stories of divorced individuals who have found love and are now as happy as ever. It sparks hope within you. You look…

Because for every set path, there’s another way. — Boy, did I feel a sting when I quit my job! As the first born and the only daughter of an African mom, the expectations are high. Everyone wants you to be successful and independent. And having a traditional job is how my mom views success. She was disappointed when…

At times, small acts are loaded with mind-jolting revelations. — I knew my marriage was dead in the water the evening he huffed, puffed, and stormed out of the café, leaving me and my elephant belly to find my way home. And all that for something so silly. When I finally managed to get my heavily pregnant body home, I…

Because humans are not only complicated, they’re also not easy to read. — Jared is smooth, polished, and charismatic. When I first met him at a party where ninety percent of the people were loud, I noticed he was different. The kind that doesn’t say much but prefers to study people. If you weren’t keen, you’d never notice him in a group setting. …

We need to stop making assumptions about attractive women. — You’d think that having a magazine-worthy body, perfect teeth, and all the right features would make life fantastic for women. But the reality is that it isn’t always true. Yes, there is such a thing as the curse of beauty. Many attractive women would prefer to slip into a box…

And the only determining factors for raising responsible kids. — Did you know as many as 47% of adults believe that single moms raising kids on their own is bad for society? Yes, that’s a whopping 47% of adults who think you can only raise good citizens if you have a partner by your side. Otherwise? God help your children. …

Infidelity isn’t always because something is missing in the relationship. — Someone somewhere is cheating at this very moment in some corner of the world. June over there is dreaming of riding that guy who slipped into her Instagram DM’s last week. …