Dear Bunmi

Dear Bunmi, should I get him deported?

Dear Bunmi, should I get him deported?

My husband was made redundant by his office about five years ago. When he tried without success to get another job, he told me he was going abroad to stay with his elder brother and find work. He was about 40 then and I couldn’t stop him even if I tried. Things were rough to […]
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Facing a so-called best friend’s betrayal could be so heart-wrenching

Facing a so-called best friend’s betrayal could be so heart-wrenching

When you need a shoulder to cry on, the first person that springs to your mind is your best friend, right?  Well, not necessarily. Some best friends could be as deadly as your worst enemy.  That’s what Sefi found out when she was having problems with her husband. He was almost 18 years older and she […]

Why some men find bossy women a torn-on! 

Why some men find bossy women a torn-on! 

GENERALLY speaking, these days a taste for bossy women is something of taboo.  Men can openly desire a woman of any size or sexual persuasion, however, weird or wonderful, but not few would admit that they have a thing about bossy women because they fear being labelled a wimp!  “Why would any sane man be prepared to […]

How to get that dream girl

How to get that dream girl

Hi, ever wondered why the guy next door has all the girls swooning and even fighting to give him a piece of the action while you are getting none? Well, perhaps there are a few things you are not doing right. Getting snug with your girl may not be all that difficult if you follow the few […]

Dear Bunmi, it’s not my mother-in-law’s business how I raise my child

Dear Bunmi, it’s not my mother-in-law’s business how I raise my child

I’m beginning to hate my mother-in-law. My father-in-law was violent to his kids and she allowed him to get away with it. All the children had talks of scary beatings and punishments when they were young. For 10 years, my husband cut his parents off because he single-handedly saw himself through university. Read Also: Dear […]

Dear Bunmi, my daughter-in-law takes out her frustration on her kids

Dear Bunmi, my daughter-in-law takes out her frustration on her kids

My daughter-in-law uses bad language when she shouts at my three grandchildlren – all under eight. She uses horrible swear words then warns them not to mention it to their father.  As a result, the kids are frightened of her and withdrawn.  When my son asks them what’s wrong, they eventually reveal their secret. Read […]

Dear Bunmi, drugs turned him into a monster

Dear Bunmi, drugs turned him into a monster

I’ve been involved with my current boyfriend for years. He was such a charming and generous man that I didn’t hesitate giving him the key to my flat. Then he started dabbling into drugs and things have taken a dramatic turn. A few months back, he borrowed a digital camera but said it was stolen. […]

Dear Bunmi, he’s married but special

Dear Bunmi, he’s married but special

I’m divorced with grown-up children and have a decent job. Two months ago, I received a text message from a work colleague saying how he felt about me and some of the things he told me were really flattering. For once in my life I felt really special. In all the years we were married, […]

Dear Bunmi, hubby thought I couldn’t get back on my feet

Dear Bunmi, hubby thought I couldn’t get back on my feet

I am a married woman of 43 with four children. I used to be the Legal Secretary of a company, until I was edged out in a bitter boardroom brawl. As to be expected my confidence took a bashing, on top of which my savings dwindled. At first, I had the sympathy of my husband. […]

The shock of reading about the ‘other woman’ claiming to be the wife!

The shock of reading about the ‘other woman’ claiming to be the wife!

By Bunmi Sofola As Nikky made her way to her office that fateful Monday morning, she saw a group of some female members of staff clustering round the photo copiers and chattering excitedly.  When they saw her, the silence was eerie, and instead of scurrying off to their seats, they looked at her with defiance. […]