1. Never see a "partnership" in any relationship with a woman. The term partner denotes shared responsibility. And Women have a stronger interest in being a responsibility than in fulfilling responsibilities.
2. You're a man. The first thing a woman sees when she sees you is an opportunity or a relief. She does not see shared dreams waiting for a partner.
3. Women do not have dream cars, mansions, or personalities. They have dream men. Everything else comes with the man. She is not your partner. You are a means to her end.
4. It is best that you see her for what she is: a liability, your responsibility, your ward. Take it upon yourself to keep her conformed. She is not your partner; she is your responsibility. Therefore, her freedom to make, contribute or challenge decisions should be limited.
5. Goodluck. Or, congratulations.
At least today showed why the question “How was growing up like for you?” Is a very paramount question to ask a potential relationship partner
You can’t get love out of someone not raised with love; a partner constantly told they weren’t enough and would never amount to anything with so much beatings out of bitterness will suddenly not just wake up one day and start being kind and cute
You might think they’ve outgrown it but today shows that it’s only one event it takes to dig up the trauma
Don’t get into a relationship with someone you’ll end up spending time to nurse their trauma other than build an actual relationship with
How can a child be her gift to you when, it is for most of them, their innermost longing and desire?
To be initiated into motherhood.
More so for them when it is a path that most of them can’t walk alone and so need a capable man beside them to fulfill.
Outside marriage a lot of these women can’t envisage themselves independently raising their own children.
So you are fulfilling two dreams for her in one: marriage and motherhood.
And yet you’re the one to give her a push gift?
Men una too mumu!
This is a gross misunderstanding.
The man wasn't pretending to be friends to get with you. Not even pick up artists devote that much into trying to fuck one woman. You're not that special and this isn't a movie.
He is your friend. He developed feelings for you as a person, not a conquest. When you rejected him, why does he need to grin and bear it? Why are expecting a friend to suffer like that?
Leaving is the most respectful thing to do. There's really no other way to handle it. Regardless of whether he tells you or not, sticking around isn't a viable option for anyone anymore.
there is no perfect person, and there is no perfect spouse.
i think one of the secrets to a successful marriage is truly understanding this. you know your person. you know their flaws, their weaknesses, their annoying habits, the parts of them that are "difficult to live with". and sometimes, after years of trying, you may have to accept that certain things about them may never completely change.
maybe your spouse is forgetful, so you learn to remind them without turning every forgotten thing into a character indictment "you never pay attention", "you're always forgetful".
maybe they are not naturally expressive, a little stubborn, slow to make decisions, or simply wired very differently from you.
marriage cannot survive if two people are constantly trying to remodel each other into their own image of the perfect spouse.
when you say you love someone, it means you know that person has a weakness and you choose not to weaponise it against them. loving them is knowing what "irritates" you about them and learning which things genuinely need to change, which things require patience, and which things you simply need to make room for.
again, you will not find a flawless person. and if you spend your marriage fighting every imperfection in your spouse, you may eventually destroy something good in pursuit of something that does not exist.
forget what people yap about nowadays. in marriage, you must be an understanding partner. advise them with kindness where change is necessary, but also learn to accommodate the harmless imperfections that come with being human. thank you!
don't know who needs to hear this, but start living. the days are flying by, and all you do is work, pay bills, and stress. enjoy what you can - walks, sunsets, music, laughter and nature. joy doesn't have to be expensive. you deserve it.
the art of keeping in touch:
> please please ALWAYS feel free to reach out to your friends that you've lost touch with. it will be the most welcome surprise
> if you're insecure why you lost touch; it happens and it's a normal part of life. that doesn't make your memories together any less special
> old friends are next level comfort. it’s history, past, and context that doesn’t need to be explained since they lived it right beside you
> there are life seasons - people move, change jobs, start school, start dating, breakup, get sick, grieve - all of these can impact how easy it might be to stay in touch and it's generally never personal
> make it a habit: whenever someone comes to mind, text them immediately. don't overthink it! this helps to maintain a lot of relationships at once
"hey, was just thinking about you! how you been?"
"just remembered the time we <funny memory together> it made me smile"
"saw <thing that reminds me of you> and thought of you"
> getting this type of message will likely make their day and bring back good memories for the both of you
> from there you can: have a back-and-forth texting convo, send voice memos, hop on a call, or figure out when you'll be in the same city again and make plans (woohoo!!)
> just as you're changing over time, your old friends are changing too. they're growing up right alongside you. even if you don't connect in the exact same way you did before, the shared context and memories are wonderful and irreplaceable
don't wait for the 'perfect moment' to reconnect - that perfect moment is now 🤍
Yeah it’s so sad and unfortunate cos when i tell a couple of guys how a babe does this and that for me
Next thing I’ll be hearing is “why don’t you want to settle down with her?”
Because of food and gifts
How will you make a life time decision of marriage over flimsy traits?😅
Hence why I don’t believe in the friends with benefits concept where the benefit is just sex cos sexual attraction isn’t just sexual organs
You like them enough for them to be in your space and to share your genitals with them and indulge them in their shenanigans and weird habits
Even after the sex, y’all still talk about one or two things where you know more and more about each other with each passing time and there’s a bond one way or the other
We just like to lie to ourselves a lot in this generation just to appear tough with the whole “oh, it’s just sex, nothing more” fallacies lol
If it’s just sex, a lot will actually be patronizing prostitutes but even guys who can pay for it without blinking would rather have a regular babe they see and spend time with in the name of friends with benefits and tell themselves it’s just sex and nothing much
Sure 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Once you learn how to shop directly from China, E.g Temù or shien your wardrobe changes completely. Call me cheap I don't care I ain't rich, I don't do fraud.😭
It's knowing what to search for.
Here's my style after making plenty of mistakes.
1. T-shirts:
Skip 100% polyester unless you're buying gym wear.
Instead, search:
• 100% Cotton
• Combed Cotton
• Heavyweight Cotton
• 240-300 GSM Cotton
• Premium Cotton
• Mercerized Cotton
The heavier the GSM, the thicker and more premium the shirt usually feels.
2. Jeans:
Denim Jeans
Temu is surprisingly good for denim if you know what to search.
Search:
• Denim Jeans
• Cotton Denim
• Raw Denim
• Selvedge Denim (if available)
• 98% Cotton + 2% Elastane
• 99% Cotton
Avoid jeans with high polyester content. The more cotton, the better they'll age and feel.
3. Body-hug clothing:
Search:
• Ribbed Knit
• Modal
• Viscose Blend
• Cotton-Spandex Blend
They hold their shape much better than cheap polyester.
4. Hoodies
Search:
• 400 GSM
• French Terry
• Cotton Fleece
• Heavyweight Hoodie
5. Chains
Search:
• 316L Stainless Steel
• Titanium Steel
• PVD Gold Plated
• Vacuum Plated
These are far more resistant to fading than ordinary fashion jewelry.
6. Earrings
Search:
• 925 Sterling Silver
• 316L Stainless Steel
• Hypoallergenic
• Moissanite (if you're buying stones)
7. Scarves
Search:
• Mulberry Silk
• Silk Blend
• Cashmere Blend
• Wool Blend
• Viscose
Avoid the shiny, thin polyester scarves if you're after a premium look.
8. Loafers
Search:
• Genuine Leather
• Cow Leather
• Full Grain Leather (rare but worth looking for)
• Rubber Outsole
9. Sneakers
Search:
• Rubber Outsole
• EVA Midsole
• Breathable Mesh
• Leather Upper
• Stitched Sole
Pictures lie a lot
The description usually tells the truth.
Here's how I shop:
1. Read the material composition before anything else.
2. Sort by Most Orders or Best Selling, not cheapest.
3. Only buy products with lots of reviews or pictures or even better when a Nigerian has purchased it before they always tell the truth.
4. Read the 1-star reviews first. They'll tell you what the seller won't.
5. Look at customer photos, not the product photos.
6. Check the weight of the product. Better quality clothing is often heavier.
7. Read the size chart. Don't assume your Nigerian size matches.
8. If the title has words like "luxury," "premium," or "designer" but the material is 100% polyester, not everything but still move on.
Your best friend isn't the product picture.
It's the material, the reviews, and the customer photos.
That's how you separate the gems from the junk.
I hope this help.
Things are to expensive for a country this poor.
Dear men, get this into your heads: the women you have a duty to financially provide for are your mother (if your father/their husband is no longer alive or able to), your daughters, your young sisters (if your parents are unable to do so) and your WIFE. Any man that provides for a girlfriend in the way you do for the aforementioned people is a man that is pouring water into a basket. And that means he’s a fool. Don’t be a fool.
STOP BLAMING YOURSELF FOR NOTHING
All your problems are fake. Everything happens for a reason. You’re at the right place at the right time. Live in the present moment. The now is the only thing that exists. Don’t rush. Reconsider your priorities. Use your energy wisely. Things will change tremendously. Enjoy the sunrise.
You hear everywhere about how people achieved great things at your age, and everyone automatically starts subconsciously comparing themselves. That makes you anxious, depressed, and hopeless.
The first mistake everyone makes is putting themselves into comparison, which is irrational in the first place.
Nobody is like you. There never was a person like you, and never will be. Your DNA is the code that belongs only to you. No one can replicate that. NEVER.
Even if you associate yourself with a certain skin color, nationality, or age group, it’s still nothing compared to the soul that you are.
Now do you realize how pointless it is to compare yourself with other people?
But if comparison is the only way that will make you sleep better, here are some examples of people who made it, even when they were considered late:
They call themselves opposition that want to collect power and better Nigeria, but they hate Nigerians and Nigeria by their conducts
:One violated airport Trafic control rules, his car was clamped and he lied that they want to kill him (toddler ranting shit);
The other is quick to tweet about Nigeria is doomed, but when our pupils and their teachers were rescued, he pretended like he is quarantined in a place where there is no access to information; No show of empathy and solidarity
They all love to use misfortunes of people for politics, but they hate the very idea of human dignity and freedom.
Desperate people do desperate things