Sigh. I’m going to get into a lot of trouble for this. I know some women already have their left hooks ready and feminists are flexing their muscles. I’ll start by saying all this is my opinion and I always stand to be corrected and ladies, we love you ;)
In my 34 years on this planet I have come to believe this: Men love harder than women, yes women tolerate more than men do, but a man’s love for a woman is one of the purest things you will ever witness. It’s not a “just because I am lonely” type of love or “just because she loves me type of love” , no – it’s untainted, pure and genuine.
One is told about equal rights and partnerships yet the patriarchal roles of men “bringing home the bacon” still persist. Being a man is tough enough on its own without the issues of also needing to worry about making more money than your partner, who in these times of women finally getting recognized and almost...
Personally, I don’t know if prayer helps in finding a better partner compared to making better decisions when you choose a partner.
There are many rules, and at the same time you have to make your own rules. Whatever the case, there are some age-old truths for men that have stood the test of time. 1. No one is coming to save you The day you realize this is the day your freedom starts. Not a person....
Life is unpredictable and there will come a time when the inevitable passing of a loved one hits you when you least expect it. When that morbid and dark cloud sets foot on your doorstep, you need to embrace it, as hard and as emotionally taxing as it may be. As men, we are taught...
It is often said that there’s no love like the First Real Love. The rollercoaster ride that comes with your first love peaks at a lofty height and even draws you towards dangerous waters. Although it’s all picket fences and roses at first, there comes a time when the thin line between love and hate...
Lately, I find myself reflecting on my personal journey as umjita, and more often than it is required; I relish at the indelible fact that, some things are painful but necessary…like tough love. Depending on who and how it is exerted, tough love can be your ally in turbulent times. Luckily for me, I have...
The Covid pandemic and its effects were a lot on most of us and many of us have never been through a pandemic before. We also lost a lot of people during that period which is still heavy on us to this day. My first child was born during the peak of the pandemic, which...
Today is my Dad’s birthday. I took this picture a few weeks ago. I was walking past and noticed Thing 2 and her dad watching TV. First I gave myself an internal High 5, and then I took the picture. You see, I have never had such a moment with my dad. I was terrified...