Officially, I am a single man. By this, I mean I am not married. That’s just about it. In practice, though, I have two women in my life. I have …
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My Wife Says Her Life Would’ve Been Better If She Married Someone Else
I was doing very well in life before marriage. I had a great job and two cars that worked for me. I didn’t buy a car for personal use because …
Will I Be Wrong To Take My Child Away From Her Father?
When I first told Uche I was pregnant, his first reaction was, “I am not ready to be a father.” I remember telling him, “I am ready to embark on …
I Haven’t Been The Same Since I Saw That Film
I am writing in response to the story of the young man who spoke of his “addiction” — his struggle with lusting after women’s cleavage. Mine is like his, but …
My Husband Is Angry That I’m Building For My Mother
My mom had some land, and I decided to build on it for her. My husband wasn’t aware because of his behavior when it comes to how I spend my …
An Open Letter To My Inner Self
Dear Emmanuel, Friday, June 13, 2025, marks your 37th year on Earth. And per our tradition, I should be wishing you “Happy Birthday” with joy and celebration. Unfortunately this year, …
He Came For My Friend But Ended Up Marrying Me
One afternoon, while at the pool with Freda, a guy came to sit next to us at the bar close to the pool. He said hi, and we both smiled. …
My Christian Girlfriend Dims My Spiritual Light Anytime I Touch Her
I’m a very prayerful person because I know what prayer has done for me. I’ve prayed my way out of sickness. I’ve prayed my way out of death. I’ve prayed …
I Have A Demon That Makes Me Waste Time And Money
I have been experiencing something for some time now that I don’t understand. It feels like a burst of impulse that I can’t control. Most of the time I don’t …
I Am The Only One In My Family Who Knows What My Brother’s Wife Did
Over two years ago, I lost my job due to company-wide redundancy. I had to move in with my brother and his wife while I figured out what to do …
I Took A Taxi Home One Night And Ended Up A Mother
It wasn’t that late when I got to the roadside. I didn’t check the time, but it should have been around 7 p.m. I stood by the roadside for close …
He Gave Me A Promise Ring On Our First Date
Not long ago, I met this guy on WhatsApp. We started chatting. It was fun, I liked talking to him. Whether we communicated through texting or phone calls, he was …