Love Sex & Life

Oftentimes when provoked we say hurtful things to the love of our life, and words said cannot be unsaid. We must, therefore, be mindful of the phrases we use when talking to our partners. We are not even talking about the harsh words that you should not even utter to your enemy but the everyday phrases we say to friends and siblings.

Here are a few examples of phrases we should never say to them. 

You're not my mom/dad

There is something very soothing about spending quality time with family. Apart from the fact that having the same birthday plans every year could get boring, there are really a lot of other activities and new experiences that could be created with your nearest and dearest, especially when you begin having kids.

These seven awesome family birthday traditions will warm your heart so try them out soon!

Birthday Compliment Jar

Thousands of proposal videos litter the internet, showcasing insane proposals on top of skyscrapers, on the sea bed, or in luxurious destinations, creating the impression that engagement proposals should be flamboyant.

There are also those traditions that people tend to think are essential. Here are a few myths that this article tries to dispel. 

The element of surprise - Expect the unexpected 

Relationships are a very interesting journey. Spending all your time and resources with someone is not something you should take for granted. Quite a lot of times, several restrictions may/may not determine the pattern of your relationship.

One of which is celibacy. If you’re currently in a relationship with someone who’s celibate, here are six ways to tell that you’re compatible. 

You Can Be Intimate Without Sex

Love alone is never enough to sustain a relationship. Most times we try to hold on to a relationship because we love the person notwithstanding the many red flags. 

Below are glaring signs to know when it is time to move on from a relationship. 

Physical/verbal abuse:

 All thanks to reading romantic novels and watching lots of "love movies", we fell in love with the idea of “love”. The mass media has also helped in painting a misleading picture of what love ought to be. 

Most times, the picture of love portrayed is just rooted in obsession, lust, and infatuation. As a result of this, we grow up with some wrong idea of what love is. 

Some things might just be too good to be true- is it possible that you missed out on the flipside of things when everything else was good on paper? Something as seemingly insignificant as how to press toothpaste out of the tube and not putting the toilet seat down could really ruffle some feathers.

Here are ten weird topics that every couple needs to discuss before getting married:

How early to get to the airport

Like the saying goes “actions speak louder than words”. Love is beyond just saying the three magic words which are “I love you”. You also have to prove your words by showing how much you love your spouse and this is also very important.

Showing your affection will help remove every iota of doubt your spouse may have about your relationship or marriage.

Below are ways to show love to your spouse without saying it.

-   Lend a helping hand 

Losing a loved one can be so heartbreaking and painful. Truth is, no matter how ‘’prepared’’ you may be, it still ends up shocking you. Knowing that you’ll never see your partner again is probably one of the worst experiences ever.

This is why most people would rather cling to the bereaved partner than leave him/her alone. Because it is such a low point in life, leaving one to their thoughts can lead to acute depression, isolation, lack of interest in any activity and more. 

Allowing it to continue for longer terms can result in grave turnouts.