Deciding you want to propose is one of the most exciting moments in a relationship! Taking the next step towards marriage is very important and the proposal is a huge part of it. Planning your proposal is essential, especially if you want to capture the moment with a photographer.

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Recently, I have found myself playing the role of agony woman to not just close friends, but also colleagues and even strangers. So, it was not a huge surprise when I got a call from Tito (not real name) at about 9 pm last night asking for advice on how to deal with silent treatment from her boyfriend.

There is something about traditional marriage that i really like since that is where you get to see old customs and practices. Also seeing a bride adorned in her cultural attire makes everything feel so spectacular. So i will be giving you an idea of the process involved when you want to marry an Edo woman

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In every relationship that looks like it might be going somewhere there comes a time when you have to define it. This might be difficult, but how else can you be sure that you’re headed in the same direction?

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As women, no matter how much we think we can multitask, we may not exactly be able to do it all. Wedding planning and delegation of tasks should be sorted just after the engagement so that the bride can still work, live and prepare for her wedding while also resting.

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We’ve all seen in movies – if not in reality – how the universe matches two people; how they magically connect on an emotional level, fall hopelessly in love, and live happily ever after.

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Marriage does not necessarily have to start with children immediately.

Before having kids, you need to get to understand one another first and be

responsible for each other. 

It is your ex's wedding and we know how tough that can be especially if you are still not into a new relationship. Personally, I wouldn't be caught dead at my ex's wedding, his funeral; maybe, but his wedding? no way! Not to worry though, If you have to attend this wedding compulsorily, here are a few Do's and Don'ts for you to consider.

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Talking to your partner can help you find out if you and your significant other are on the same page about moving your relationship forward. It doesn't happen via text, email or any other techy way but with a good old-fashioned face-to-face conversation. You share and bare your feelings, and hopefully he’ll do the same in a positive way. Who knows, he might just pop the queston after thus conversation.

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The first year of marriage can be incredibly hard. Instead of focusing on what frustrates you about your partner, however, bear in mind  that the “quality of your marriage is in direct proportion to how willing you are to look inside yourself and grow emotionally.