RELATIONSHIP WISE

RELATIONSHIP What can you not do for love? 10 Red flags to watch out for before marriage Keeping your ex as a friend after marriage How couples can overcome waning sex drive in marriage What can you not do for love? Timileyin Akinkahunsi When it comes to love, there is always a question of what partners can do for each other to prove their love and some people often say to their partners: ‘I’d do anything for you.’ Are such statements true or just rhetorical? Saturday PUNCH asked a cross-section of Nigerians if there is something […] Adam & Eve February 2nd, 2019 10 Red flags to watch out for before marriage Ihuoma Chiedozie A new relationship always seems perfect, especially when one, or both parties involved, are eager to settle down. The desire to get married could be so intoxicating at times that people, consciously or subconsciously, ignore signs that should warn them of the dangers that would definitely arise if they eventually settle down with […] Saturday Breeze February 2nd, 2019 Keeping your ex as a friend after marriage TOPE OMOGBOLAGUN examines the pros and cons of being friends with one’s ex after marriage Once married, you want to draw a line between your past life and the new one. Is maintaining friendship with one’s ex one requiring such demarcation? When Gboyega Arowolo and Sade started to date at the university, it was as […] January 27th, 2019 How couples can overcome waning sex drive in marriage Ihuoma Chiedozie Generally, after being married for a number of years, many couples would discover a reduction in their level of intimacy. Many couples see themselves becoming more of friends than lovers. This is especially the case when children are involved. The kids become the centre of attraction and other aspects of the marriage, including […] Saturday Breeze January 19th, 2019 What is the greatest lesson love has taught you? Timileyin akinkahunsi In relationships and marriages, there is bound to be friction. And in some cases, such leads to quarrel, betrayal or even breakup or separation, which can leave emotional scars that may take time to heal. Saturday PUNCH asked a cross-section of Nigerians to share the greatest pain love has cost them and here […] Adam & Eve January 19th, 2019 10 tips to help your kids handle peer pressure Ihuoma Chiedozie Peer pressure is a phenomenon everybody has to deal with – even adults. But the effects of peer pressure is more pronounced in kids, who are still at the formative stage of development and are therefore more impressionable. Ordinarily, peers – age mates, classmates and friends – will influence your kid, even without […] Saturday Breeze January 12th, 2019 Will you tell your friends’ partners if they are cheating on them? Sometimes in relationships, partners are unfaithful or insincere to each other. When those affected by such get to find out, their feelings are hurt. But what if the unfaithful or insincere partner in a relationship happens to be your friend; will you tell their partner what you know? This is the question Saturday PUNCH asked […] Adam & Eve January 12th, 2019 Nine attitudes to imbibe to have successful year Tunde Ajaja For most people, a new year offers an exciting opportunity to review their lives, activities, the choices they made in the past and more importantly, what they like to do better in the current year. And this has somewhat become the custom every year. But beyond the excitement and positive feeling that comes […] Saturday Breeze January 5th, 2019 Do wives need their husbands’ permission to spend their income? Timileyin Akinkahunsi Issues relating to finances have the tendency to cause friction in marriages and relationships if not properly managed. Saturday PUNCH asked a cross-section of Nigerians if they think wives need their husband’s permission before they can spend their income A woman doesn’t need her husband’s permission – Ugonwa Esther Ikegwuonu In my opinion, […] Adam & Eve January 5th, 2019 What are the complex things you do not understand about the opposite sex? Some people believe that men and women are wired differently and that sometimes, this makes it difficult for persons of both sexes to understand each other. For example, there are some traits in women that some men say they do not understand, and vice versa. Saturday PUNCH asked a cross-section of Nigerians about some of […] Adam & Eve December 29th, 2018 Declutter your marriage, create space for a new beginning We live in a stressful world because life is full of challenges and there are so many hard decisions that often overwhelm us, whether we are married or single. It is just as complicated as cluttering your lives with so many things and leaving no space for restoration in the end. As you usher in […] Dream Weddings December 29th, 2018 Five ways to have a memorable Christmas Christmas is usually one of the biggest celebrations in the year, especially in countries with a large population of Christians. It is often characterised by deep excitement, extensive merrymaking, going on picnics and spending quality time with family members and acquaintances. And so it’s quite understandable that the enthusiasm is already in the air even […] Saturday Breeze December 22nd, 2018 Dealing with anxiety, others in sexual relationship Funmi Akingbade, cafi.punch@yahoo.com; 08034540594, 08156047309 So, how’s your sex life? This is a question couples find difficult to answer satisfactorily whenever they are on the phone or on Skype or in my office for counselling or consultation. And most times, when (or if I eventually) get answers, they can be life-threatening. Many times, these answers make you […] December 22nd, 2018 1 2 3 … 57 Next »