Talking about a past relationship with a new love interest can be uncomfortable and a little bit awkward but research shows that there are some benefit to this. Experts say the individual growth that leads to healthy, stable relationships begins with heartbreaks, and one of the best ways to turn past disappointments into future relationship successes…
Dear Aunty Aurora, Please I need advice very urgently. I have been married for barely three years and I fear I might have married the devil himself. My husband lies, he cheats and event beats me up. I lost my first and second pregnancy due to these physical and mental abuse. The first miscarriage was…
Dear Aunty Aurora, Kindly keep me anonymous. Some time ago I met this lady whom I fell in love with but noticed that she would always get uncomfortable any time I ask if we should take out relationship further and get engaged. Not too long after she confessed that she has four kids already with…
Dear Aunty Aurora, Please keep me anonymous. I had a relationship with a man some 10 years ago. I was very much in love, but it wasn’t reciprocal obviously because he abruptly broke up by simply disappearing one day. It was hard at first but hey, life goes on and I met other men after him…
Dear Aunty Aurora, My name is Francis. I am 30 and I am not really good at stuff like this so I will keep it short. My girlfriend is 23 years old, currently wrapping up her program for an OND while I am a civil servant currently sharing an apartment with a friend. Although I…
There are certain talks every couple should have at various times in their relationship. When you are all set to take things a bit further, it is advisable to discuss some topics really crucial to that stage in your relationship. Things to discuss may vary for different couples, all the same, there are topics to…
After 31 years together, Oprah Winfrey and boyfriend Stedman Graham have no intentions of getting married. However, the 63-year-old star wants people to know that they are both perfectly content with that fact.Speaking in the upcoming September issue of Vogue, the former talk show host was asked what being in a long term relationship, but…
Dear Aunty Aurora, My name is Anna. I am 26 and from a very religious background. I need advice concerning my relationship and I will appreciate if you respond soon. My experiences with men haven’t been really good even with the ones I believe were equally religious and were from very good homes. It has…
They say that honest communication is always key in any relationship but when you’re ready to get engaged and you’re not sure if your partner is too, it might not be the kind of topic you feel comfortable about casually bringing up. As much as I would love to to say that words can guarantee…
Dear Aunty Aurora, Please keep me anonymous. I really don’t know how to do this so I will keep it short. I am engaged to be married in two weeks time and I sincerely love my fiancee. I won’t intentionally hurt her but and I am trying not to hurt her that is why I…
When you come into a relationship in which your new partner had a family before you, particularly when there are kids involved, it is profoundly important to recognize how jarring it is to bring a new person into this system. When your partner has responsibilities that preceded you, what is best for you as a couple…
Its an honour once you have been selected by your long-time friend, partner-in-crime and sister for life’s sidekick as her bridesmaid among her numerous friends. Not many ladies who have wished for this has been privileged to experience this responsibility on a brides special day. So if you have been selected for this special duty…
Dear Aunty Aurora, Please this is a matter of life and death, I’m exaggerating though, but this is really important. I will be seeing a guy I met online for the first time come next weekend and I am at a loss. We have been talking and doing video calls for the past 1 month…
Loving your partner so much doesn’t mean you will always see eye to eye. Even if you generally share the same believes in most things, there will always come a time were your opinions won’t match. When situations like this happen is when we really know if we have conflict resolution skills required in every…
The world has become a global village and alongside many people in relationships battle with the influence of social media on their love lives. Studies have shown that couples who use various social media platforms had more incidence of negative relationship outcomes, like cheating, breaking up, or getting divorced. Good news is you don’t need to…
Every bride wants to look her best on her wedding day. Fascinators have a splendid way of giving a bride an elegant look to be fancied by all, including her groom. There are fascinators to suit every woman, whether you’re looking to make a statement or add a touch of glamour to your outfit.So if…
Sometime in July, Blac Chyna was issued a temporary restraining order against Rob Kardashian after he posted her nude photos online. You can recall the dramatic display Blac Chyna and her ex presented on social media getting the attention of fans. Now the pair are reported to be attempting to settle their difference outside of court. “We are…
Dear Aunty Aurora, My name is Sophia. I am a young lady of 23 just out of school and trying to secure a job. Recently, I met a man who offered to help me get a job and support me financially till I start earning something. Unfortunately, I found out that he is married to…
One of the less spoken about topics in relationship is the act of gift giving. In order not to appear materialistic, both male and female partners tend to shove the issue of whether or not giving gifts is important under the carpet. For most couples, gift giving is reserved for special occasions such as birthdays,…
Trust forms one of the major foundational blocks on which relationships are built. It is non-negotiable and a must for any love story to thrive. However, having a partner with trust-issues doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed to failure; at least not yet, but it makes things a whole lot more complicated. Dating someone who…
Russian tycoon Roman Abramovich and his third wife, art collector Dasha Zhukova, have announced they are splitting up. The couple said in a joint statement they had “made the difficult decision to separate” after 10 years together. Abramovich, 50, and 36-year-old Ms Zhukova have two children and founded the Garage Museum of Contemporary Art, Russia’s…
The glitzy, glamorous celebrity life sometime comes at a cost as famous couples, who were once head over heels in love and bound by holy matrimony, fall apart eventually. However, the latest celebrity couple to be hit by this is one of Hollywood favourite couple, US actors Chris Pratt and Anna Faris.Announcing that they are…
What is good for the goose might not necessarily be good for the gander and this is the case when it comes to cohabitation. It works for some and it doesn’t for others for reasons that vary based on the type of couple involved. Several researches have ruled cohabiting as unhealthy with evidence pointing that…
Keeping your guests comfortable might not be as difficult as you have imagined. You might want to invite a lot of people and would be apprehensive on how to render an impressive reception. Luckily for you, keeping your guests happy is super easy and it doesn’t have to involve hiring the priciest brand or serving…
Famous singer Alicia Keys took to her Instagram page to celebrate 7-years marriage with her husband, Swizz Beatz. In beautiful moment-filled video clip, the 36-year-old singer dropped a breathe-taking note for her lovebird saying “We’ve been married for 7 years today and I’m like **SO excited!!!!!We’re even more in love, more full of potential and…
Dear Aunty Aurora, My story is a bit long but I will try to cut it short. My name is Gift and I am presently schooling in South Africa. I am Nigerian but for the past three years I have been dating this Liberian guy who goes to the same school as I. We have…
Planning a wedding is one of the most hectic things you can ever take on and for most couples, making arrangements for the honeymoon only compounds the workload. Experts claim that the honeymoon marks the official start of your married life and so seems to carry with it signs of what the future will hold.…
Telling the difference between liking and loving someone can be one of the most difficult things to do in your relationship with the opposite sex. Its usually the genesis of most relationships that don’t work out because the two feelings are so alike and telling them apart is not a skill many have perfected. Although…
Generally one of the ingredients many consider vital to the survival of any relationship is the level of trust between the parties involved. Trust as a concept is based on the truths each partner has revealed to the other and which has been accepted as something that can be lived with without regrets and irrespective…
Irrespective of tribe, race or ethnicity, men all over the world share some basic characteristics that may have slight differences based on cultural influences and religious beliefs. Some of the things sociologists and scientists have been keen about knowing is how attraction works between men and women. This includes what a man might consider as…
Dear Aunty Aurora, Please help a sister. In the course of my almost two year old relationship, I have gone from feeling like the luckiest girl in the world to feeling like I am being treated like trash or someone’s cast-offs. I’m 28 years old and here in Ghana that’s like a huge deal if…
Most people when asked, will say that having a healthy and happy relationship is one of the things they believe will make them feel fulfilled. The desire to have a happy, healthy and loving relationship is one shared my most people around the world but many do not know how to go about achieving it.…
It has been a tough year for British singer and former Spice Girl, Mel B, who filed for divorce from her estranged husband, Stephen Belefonte after almost ten years of marriage.In April, Stephen responded to the divorce petition, seeking spousal support from Mel and a request for her to cover his legal fees.Now according to…
The first ever gay Muslim wedding has taken place in the UK. Happy grooms Jahed Choudhury, 24, and Sean Rogan, 19, tied the knot wearing traditional golden Sherwanis in a civil ceremony at Walsall registry office. This is UK’s first same-sex marriages involving a Muslim partner.And Nigerian muslims have been raving on social media as…
Popular English actor and musician Idris Elba, cover the latest edition of Essence magazine and the 44-year-old movie icon shared a lot from his career to his personal life specifically fatherhood and marriage.In an interview with the magazine, the star shared “Because I’m 44 years old with a two-and-a-half-year-old boy, I’m rolling around playing and then I’m at a…
Rapper Jay Z has admitted his marriage ‘wasn’t totally built on 100 per cent truth’. It’s been almost two weeks since the 47-year-old rapper released his album 4:44, which appears to be a direct response to accusations of his infidelity that appear on Beyoncé’s album Lemonade and an open apology to his wife.In a video released yesterday on Tidal, Jay-Z joins the likes of…
To most people, the idea of a “work husband” or “work wife” is harmless and often very helpful. However, with latest incident in the polity particularly the Tonto Dike and Mercy Aigbe saga where allegations have been raised about people working with their partners. The issue is what is this new work spouse phenomenon and…
Dear Aunty Aurora, I will appreciate if you can keep me anonymous. I am a 25-year-old lady with a very terrible past. While growing up I didn’t really have anyone to me guide through because my parents were late and my grandma raised me. She tried the best she could but I was just too…
Barcelona superstar, Lionel Messi is set to marry his childhood sweetheart Antonella Roccuzzo today as the town of Rosario will host football and showbiz stars for the Latin America’s celebrity wedding bash of the decade.According to media and locals close to the event, pop star Shakira and her husband, Messi’s teammate Gerard Pique, are expected…
Getting that good man of your dream is a difficult task and to be honest, finding a good woman can also be difficult. Although there isn’t a standard measurement for a good man or woman, it all depends on your taste. In this article we would be looking at five tips you can use to…
Retired professional basketball player, Lamar Odom in a recent interview has revealed that he would never reconcile with his ex-wife, reality star and entrepreneur, Khloe Kardashian. Yesterday, Lamar Odom appeared on the Wendy Williams Show, where he talked about how he felt after hearing Khloe ‘fake tried’ to get pregnant during their marriage. The former athlete, 37,…
Renowned fashion designer, Tommy Hilfiger is surely the dotting father as he took it upon himself to create a bespoke wedding dress for his daughter, Ally, before he gave her in marriage. Ally got married to her long time beau, Steve Hash, in a small ceremony that was held on the Caribbean island of Mustique.…
If recent news making the rounds in Hollywood are anything to go by, then it seems all is becoming well once again in Brad Pitt’s love-life. The actor whose split from former wife, Angelina Jolie caused a stir a while back has now been linked with Elle Macpherson. The 53-year-old supermodel reportedly moved out of…
