In year 2006, I was saddled with the social responsibility of signing my good friend into marriage hood as his best man by virtue of my closeness to him. So after the usual introduction ceremony as traditionally required by African culture we preceded to the Registry somewhere in Ilorin, Kwara state, Nigeria. I remember that the first time we here, we concluded the registration process during which the officer in charge requested us to register with items such as biscuits, wine,...

Any foreigner getting prepared to marry an African particularly a Nigerian however needs to know certain things about how marriage as an institution is considered in Africa (Nigeria). Marriage in Nigeria unlike what obtains in the western world is held very sacred by Nigerians, as a result is not taken to mean a contract. Once married to a Nigerian such a marriage is considered ever binding as divorce is almost forbidden. Unlike what we hear of in western countries, divorce leaves a...

Being asked to be a wedding MC (Master of Ceremonies) is a once-in-a-lifetime honor for the average person. The wedding MC is traditionally unpaid and often a close friend. There is no question that this person has one of the most essential roles in a successful and enjoyable wedding celebration.

The wedding MC by tradition is the person responsible for the reception activities. This is the person in charge of making sure all reception events and activities happen in an...

If you want to learn about giving the perfect Groom speech then you'll want to read this article, which takes your through the three simple steps required to write your groom speech. Specifically we'll discuss how to write your speech following the correct structure so that you include everything you need on the day, polish the first draft of your groom speech so that you can speak it without tripping over your tongue, and preparing yourself to give your speech perfectly on your wedding...

Below are the top 10 ways to propose marriage:

•    In the event that you have beaches that are close by you could take her there right before sunset. Enjoy a nice ride with easy going music in the car. When the sun sets take out the ring and propose.

•    One of the best top 10 ways to propose marriage is to plan an extensive treasure hunt. You can start the hunt out by giving your soon to be partner in...

If you were to ask couples what's the best way for maintaining a passion-filled marriage it comes as no surprise to find that a lot them believe that passion alone is the answer. They seem not to understand the need to balance out the emotional aspect of a marriage with the physical aspect of it. You can't expect any spouse to have passion for his mate all the time, however, if couples focus on the way they feel about each other in general it will be much easier to maintain the...

When cheating, most men begin to mistreat their significant other in little ways. She may notice that he starts talking to her in negative nasty ways, or accuses HER of cheating (out of guilt I suppose). Some men become overtly disrespectful and stay out all night, stay gone for days at a time, or become verbally or physically abusive.

Confused women who wonder how love could have gone so wrong sometimes become depressed. Some end up in clinics on antidepressants because they...

The 20th year wedding anniversary is one of the largest milestone anniversaries, and one that is well worth celebrating not only with your spouse and loved ones, but also with anyone in your life who wants to celebrate with you. As you celebrate this truly momentous occasion, you should be taking the time to reflect on the serious commitment that has been made to a lifetime of marriage between you and your spouse. Here is a guide to the ideas and symbols that are normally associated...

A cell phone may be an unlikely tool in revealing your spouses infidelity. A cell phone, though, may be able to provide you with enough to prove your spouse is cheating. It can be the key to revealing the affair and allow you to confront your spouse about their actions.

The Bill

A cell phone bill is very detailed. You will usually be able to see what numbers have been called and what numbers have called into the phone. You will also get times of calls, which can be...

Definition of Infidelity
According to the dictionary, infidelity means unfaithfulness to a sexual partner, and in layman terms this simply means that your girlfriend / wife or your boyfriend/husband could be cheating on you for someone else. No marriage, no matter how rich, religious, political or powerful, is immune to the threat of unfaithfulness, so say experts who give advice on how to survive infidelity.

Relationship Infidelity
Infidelity in a marriage or in...