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‘My fiancée doesn’t want us to have a son because she thinks I’m too short’

Many parents have certain hopes and dreams for their children, but for most people, those desires revolve around the type of person they’ll grow...

5 reasons you feel trapped in a relationship you once thought was perfect

Once upon a time, you found a man and began a relationship with him. This guy was better than the rest. He treated you...

6 warning signs your husband or wife is a bully

When we think of an alpha male, we imagine a guy who is assertive, physically fit and isn’t afraid to express his thoughts. But sometimes,...

6 warning signs your husband or wife is a bully

When we think of an alpha male, we imagine a guy who is assertive, physically fit and isn’t afraid to express his thoughts. But sometimes,...

What it means if your boyfriend has a lot of female friends

My boyfriend has a lot of female friends. If I were 16 I’d be in a perpetual panic about the sea of hot, smart,...

Here’s why you shouldn’t wear clothes after sex

When it comes to sex, there are many dos and don'ts, especially when it comes to your sexual health. While peeing after sex in order...

‘There’s no rest for the wicked’

The day I narrated my story to a group of friends, they all laughed at me. One said, “You were in a hurry to prove...

Am I an irresponsible wife because I stopped cooking for my husband?

My husband and I lived in different towns. When we got married, I wasn’t working. I was looking for a job but none turned...

If your guy has these 10 qualities, don’t ever lose him

Let’s talk about making pro/con lists when you’re contemplating breaking up with a guy. I’ve done that. I’ve also made lists of my must-haves—things I know I...

‘I’m an unlucky-in-love witch – dates run off terrified when they see my unusual home’

A British witch, who claims she can predict illness and pregnancy, says she's been practising witchcraft for 23 years after learning about the powers...

3 things to do if you and your partner have mismatched libidos

Physical intimacy is a natural form of expression in partner relationships. It is, however, sometimes difficult to find the time or energy to engage in...

Sex: How long should you wait before having another round?

How long you have to wait before you're ready to get the action going again depends on an individual or the couple. For both men...

‘My wife won’t let me hold our baby – I’m losing out on precious bonding time’

A dad felt forced to go to extreme measures to hold his newborn daughter after his wife refused to let him - but people...

Man pays off ex-girlfriend’s entire mortgage as a gift for her birthday

A man has left his ex-girlfriend stunned by revealing he paid off the mortgage on her home as a surprise 31st birthday present. Shaun Nyland...

Dear men, here’re 8 things women actually want in a modern relationship

It’s not always easy to figure out what the person on the other side of the table wants from a relationship. Sure, you could (and...

What’s the craziest thing love has ever made you do? 10 people share their drunk-in-love stories

Some 10 young Nigerians opened up on the things they did in the name of love, and got burnt as a result. Love itself may...

I got a divorce because my wife lusted for my handsome dad

We got married in December 2013 and started living on the ground floor of our home with my parents. My dad, who retired from the army,...

5 surprising benefits of going braless

Truth be told, women share a complicated relationship with bras. While a nice bra can offer a good fit and shape, on other days, bras...

Can a marriage survive impotence?

Impotence can cause a huge strain on marriage and be a marriage breaker. Women have different reactions to their men’s impotence, especially when the men...

Wives do not earn as much as their husbands, says new global study

Do you earn as much as your husband? According to a new global study of the difference in earnings between couples, the answer for most women is...

4 amazing ways to make up with your partner after a fight

It’s normal to fight with a partner, but how do you make up afterwards? It’s important to be mature in how you handle a...

I own wedding dress I never wore

This is what I remember the most the day I fell in love with him. I had gotten to the place where I will alight....

‘I’m a sex surrogate – I help people who are scared of intimacy with cuddles’

When Michelle Renee’s 18-year marriage ended, her life completely changed course, leaving her to focus on her relationship with herself. “As my marriage was winding...

I’ve been married for two years but I’m still a virgin

I hardly knew my new husband. I was terrified about the wedding night, for that’s when most women lose their virginity to a strange...

My abusive ex made me get tattoo of his name before strangling me – Woman cries

Mother-of-one Mia Boardman feared she'd never see her daughter again when her jealous ex-lover pinned her to the floor and strangled her after she...

‘My husband blamed me for being late to work – I told his colleagues the truth’

As a parent, it's a given you'll be forced into using precious energy to drag your kids out of bed on a morning -...

5 reasons why people ‘ghost’ after sex

One minute you seem to be having a great time, your attraction is off-the-wall, you can’t keep your hands off each other, and you...

How to orgasm together, here are 5 tips for couples

The act of achieving a simultaneous orgasm with your partner doesn’t have to be mysterious. Orgasming together can be a rewarding and enjoyable experience for...

How I nearly gave my wife to my friend

I was with Tony the day we met Konadu and her friend Lucy back on campus. Immediately they walked in, Tony said, “Wow, I...

Love vs. Lust: When you think you’re sprung, but you’re really just horny and thirsty

Desperately wanting to get some, or being drawn to someone's sexual energy may make you think you have found the one. But have you,...

‘I’m happily married but I keep fantasising about my first love when I was 18’

Dear Coleen, I’m a woman in my early 30s and have a 14-year-old son after getting pregnant with my ex when we were both 18. We...

‘People think my boyfriend is my son – they say I’m holding him hostage’

A fitness instructor says she has to shower her man in public displays with affection so people don't think he's her son. Janine Adamson, 34,...

She’s demanding GH₵5,000 from me or she makes a case against me in court

We met not too long ago. It was love at first sight but she said she didn’t believe in love at first sight; “Love takes...

‘My mum called my baby chubby so I’m banning her from seeing her grandchild’

A mum has gone viral online after sharing a difficult situation she's found herself in with her own mother after the older woman made...

Behind the scenes of saying I do: The role of parents

With smiles on the faces of parents, friends and all well-wishers, the couple, looking into each other’s eyes filled with so much emotion, getting...

How to recognise a guy in his ‘hoe phase’

The hoe phase is that stage in many young people’s lives where they consciously or unconsciously lean towards emotional/sexual experiments, as opposed to waiting...

I sent in my resignation because I couldn’t bear to be next to him anymore

I was going through a tough time at home. Dr Wasim Ahmed looked like Imran Khan and seemed totally out of place in the...

‘Mum found out about my secret career when she opened my post – all hell broke loose’

A Christian OnlyFans model says "all hell broke loose" in her life when her mum opened her post and discovered her secret career. Addison Sins,...

‘I’m sad my sister-in-law keeps having kids while I’m struggling to have a baby’

Fertility issues can be devastating and if you're going through that, nothing can hurt more than seeing your nearest and dearest growing their own...

I’m married yet I depend on my male colleague for comfort and strength

Nishant and I were married for seven years. Ours was an arranged marriage, but we had lived our courtship period to the fullest. Those...