Couples who kiss regularly are less likely to get depressed
By Bunmi Sofola WHEN it comes to first kisses, scientists agree with those who believe in love at first sight, happy endings and the power of that first glorious embrace. That’s because, Scientists say, a kiss is much more than just a way of saying you fancy someone. It’s an efficient means of working out if […]
A thug in designer clothes is still a thug!
By Bunmi Sofola ANY festive period is ideal for coming up with a party you hope with serve as snare for trapping money bags. Having a party to get a sizeable contract or two from friends of your lover seems a bit calculating, but tell them cheerily that you are having a Christmas or New Year […]
DNA revisited: ‘My husband made my sister pregnant!’
By Bunmi Sofola ISN’T it amazing what torrent of scandal a little event like being pregnant can unleash? For the four years Lisa was married to Nekan, her husband, she tried all she could to get pregnant. At first she thought it was due to her reproductive organs malfunctioning. After series of tests, it was […]
Why open marriages work for some!
By Bunmi Sofola OPEN marriages work when one partner, usually the wife, turns a blind eye to her husband’s shenanigans. In most cases, the husband is usually careful not to push his luck by always flaunting his trophies. In a few cases, however, wives have been known to forgive the humiliation of a serial adulterer all […]
A man who raises his fist to a defenceless woman needs psychiatric help!
By Bunmi Sofola You wake up every morning wondering what ‘crimes’ you’ll commit today, and how your husband will punish you”, Tina, a victim of a violent husband laments. “A punch in the face for asking him for money for the children’s school fees? A slap in the face for saying hello to an old […]
She learnt the hard way she couldn’t mend her parents’ broken marriage!
By Bunmi Sofola Separation has often been a bitter pill for children involved in the heart-wrenching decision to swallow. A few years ago, Claire’s parents decided to separate after almost 20 years of marriage. “My father had always made it known that he abhorred polygamy,” said Claire. So, instead of taking a second wife when it […]
The pain of losing a loved one through child-birth
By Bunmi Sofola IT is impossible to go through the loss of someone you love and not be deeply affected by it. I think I knew when my girlfriend died that I would never be the same again. That my views, attitudes, outlook and philosophy would be different. Ten years on, I’m a different person to […]
Learning to love that man you married once again
By Bunmi Sofola FROM time to time, you run into couples who look so wrong together you wonder what the attraction is. And, there are couples you see and are convinced their union is ordained from heaven. But these assumptions could be far-fetched at times. Take Lisa’s case for instance. She’s been married for four years […]
Subduing a prodigal husband!
By Bunmi Sofola It was a busy time at the office and I’d left specific instructions with my secretary not to be disturbed – except she thought it was absolutely necessary. So, when she peeked tentatively into my office and I scowled in disapproval, she quickly mouthed that Charles, Jade’s husband was at the reception area. […]
The nanny was a better option than the wife
By Bunmi Sofola YOU must have, lost count of stories you’ve been regaled with about the shenanigans of some husbands and the family’s nanny. Only, it is a heartbreaking reality for some wives. What does it feel like to be betrayed by the man you married with a woman living under your own roof? And what […]
Facts your son needs to know about handling a woman
By Bunmi Sofola As enlightened as the society is and with information technology at the finger tips of almost every-one, parents still find it difficult to discuss sex with their adult children, and most youths don’t have that much clue as to what is right and what is wrong. So, from the etiquette of the […]
What if your children don’t take to your new lover?!
By Bunmi Sofola IT stands to reason that with the spate of divorce the society now witnesses and the number of unwanted pregnancies, single parenthood has come to stay. The sad picture is that, unlike in the old days when single parents were mostly widows who couldn’t be considered young, a lot of single parents today, […]
Are first borns really cleverer than their siblings?
By Bunmi Sofola What kind of a person do you imagine when you think of a conscientious, hardworking conformist? A proud brother or sister who shoulders responsibilities with or without encouragement? What if you were to be asked which member of your family is the most extroverted or the naughtiest? Do you think of your younger […]
When revenge could be devastating and nice!
By Bunmi Sofola You have been used and dumped by your partner and you’ve hurt terribly. Now you consider your next line of action. Should you walk away with your head held high or let your emotions get the best of you by plotting revenge? After almost three years of living with her partner, Roy, Juyin […]
When your parents can’t stay off booze
By Bunmi Sofola If your partner is a chronic alcoholic, most experts advise you to show him the door. That only when he has reached rock bottom will he be ready to overcome his addiction to alcohol. But what happens if that alcoholic is your father – or your mum as it was the case with […]
Are you prepared for the cold season?
By Bunmi Sofola THE rainy season is fast upon us. A few of us might skip through the season; but most of us will succumb, enduring between two and five bouts of sniffing and sneezing each year – each lasting an average of nine days. Experts believe we spend around five years of our lives sneezing, […]
