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The Singlehood Series: He Lied About His Age For Three Months
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The Singlehood Series: He Lied About His Age For Three Months

Some lies are so uncalled for. I’m a very understanding person, so it just doesn’t make sense when someone says or does something contrary to their own truth. Don’t get me wrong, I’m part of the “age is just a number” movement. At least to…

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The Classy, Independent Woman Conned Him Out Of His Chama Money
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The Classy, Independent Woman Conned Him Out Of His Chama Money

We all have that one friend whose life is like a drama series. There is always an interesting story somewhere. Robert is that friend for me. You could leave him at 11 PM all peaceful and jolly and by midday the following day, he will have…

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Relationships: 6 Things To Consider Before Moving In Together
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Relationships: 6 Things To Consider Before Moving In Together

Dating can be a beautiful thing and as the relationship progresses you may feel that it is time to move in together. Moving in together is a huge step whether it is for friends or people in a romantic relationship. However, after moving in…

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Insensitive Questions To Ask A New Mum
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Insensitive Questions To Ask A New Mum

Typically, a newborn brings about immense joy to the new mum. However, this joy comes with a myriad of other emotions due to the new adjustments in life. Days and a couple of weeks after the birth of a child a new mum is still healing,…

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I Am Tired Of Being The Firstborn
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I Am Tired Of Being The Firstborn

It is not in my nature to complain. Nonetheless, I have reached a point where I would like to be the last born in our family – even for a day. My sentiments emanate from a discovery that our last-born sister has all the fun in the family.…

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5 Life Hacks You Can Learn From Children
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5 Life Hacks You Can Learn From Children

They say we don’t stop playing because we get old, but we get old because we stop playing. But I ask who else is as playful as a child, if not a kitten, who’s also a child to a cat? Children seem to understand lessons and basic life skills…

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Relationships: Dating Red Flags You Should Look Out For
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Relationships: Dating Red Flags You Should Look Out For

The excitement of dating someone new can easily make you think you’ve met the perfect guy or girl. Then, you start noticing some red flags about your significant other that make you question whether they’re really a good fit for you. We…

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Relationships: 5 Warning Signs That Your Man Could Be Cheating
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Relationships: 5 Warning Signs That Your Man Could Be Cheating

Let me get straight to the point and just put it out there, if you are currently having second thoughts about your man’s faithfulness or if your intuition is telling you something is wrong, you could be right. Like many women, you might…

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The Untold Saddest Truth About Geniuses
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The Untold Saddest Truth About Geniuses

Being utterly smart has its perks and I have yet to meet a human being who hates being described as intelligent. Intelligence demands attention, fear, reliability and submission. People place more trust in a smart person to lead them…

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5 Tips On How To Network In A New Environment
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5 Tips On How To Network In A New Environment

Ever been to an event where you could only tell who’s who because you saw them in the media? How about at a conference with well-known people from your industry, but none that you could approach? Yes, social gatherings can get intimidating…

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The Thief Who Became My Husband
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The Thief Who Became My Husband

It is 4 O’clock in the morning. One hour before my friends and I left: 1824. It is evident my friends do not want to leave because of how occupied they seem. The two Nigerian guys they’ve been vibing with since we entered this club also…

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5 Relationship Stages All Long-Term Couples Go Through
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5 Relationship Stages All Long-Term Couples Go Through

When you decide to fall in love, there are five key stages that you will definitely go through. Since not all relationships are the same, not all couples will undergo the five stages. However, for a long-term relationship, these are the…

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Parenting: 6 Sleep Hacks For Children
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Parenting: 6 Sleep Hacks For Children

When your children don’t sleep well, this could rob both of you of a good parent-child bond. They either keep you up all night or will be cranky the next morning. Additionally, lack of adequate sleep could have a serious impact on your…

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Relationships: Dating An Introvert – The Cheat Sheet
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Relationships: Dating An Introvert – The Cheat Sheet

The way your body responds to the outside environment plays a critical role in determining your level of extroversion and introversion. Who is an introvert? As an introvert, I have been puzzled time and again by this question, especially…

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How A Random Night Out Ended Up With Us Waking Up In A Strange Town
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How A Random Night Out Ended Up With Us Waking Up In A Strange Town

Being single in Nairobi comes with its randomness. This time, it was a random night out with my girlfriend. Nancy had just come from the US after leaving to do her Masters. She barely was in the country for two days before she called me to…

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Relationships: 10 Lessons You Can Learn From Family
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Relationships: 10 Lessons You Can Learn From Family

There are some things that you can only learn from family. Since we spend a huge part of our lives with them, family members play an integral role in developing the people we are today. They teach us a lot about ourselves and life, in…

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Parenting: How To Help Children Set Effective Goals
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Parenting: How To Help Children Set Effective Goals

Teaching children how to set effective goals helps them learn some essential skills they’ll need in the future. As parents, one of the most important tasks is to equip children with the right tools that help them grow into productive…

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After 2 Years Of Raising My Daughter, I Found Out I Wasn’t Her Father
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After 2 Years Of Raising My Daughter, I Found Out I Wasn’t Her Father

Kristen came into my life during one of my lowest moments. That’s my daughter’s name; the one I just found out isn’t really mine. Her mother and I had been in a relationship for two years when things started going wrong. She lost her job…

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Relationships: Women And The Degrading Nature Of Sex With Men
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Relationships: Women And The Degrading Nature Of Sex With Men

For man did not come from woman, but woman from man. Neither was man created for woman, but woman for man. For Adam was formed first, and then Eve. 1st Corinthians 11:8, 9 & 1st Timothy 2:13 Let’s talk about sex. Don’t get excited. There’s…

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I Found Out He’s Taking His Side Chick On Our Dream Holiday
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I Found Out He’s Taking His Side Chick On Our Dream Holiday

What’s wrong with stalking your ex on Instagram? I’ll tell you what’s wrong. First of all, you find out he’s still entertaining the girl he cheated on you with. It’s as if his fingers will fall off if he goes a day without telling his…

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