https://www.mbthrive.com2026-07-24 09:46:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/we-talk-about-women-who-left-we-rarely-talk-about-the-women-who-stayed-and-still-lost-themselvesI think about this a lot too. Not every marital crisis ends in separation. Some women are still in the marriage. Still cooking dinner. Still smiling in family pictures. Still showing up to church, to work, to school runs.2026-05-25 09:09:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/your-love-life-can-affect-your-work-lifeA toxic relationship doesn’t only affect your heart. It follows you into meetings. Into your confidence. Into your productivity. Into the way you speak, think, and show up.2026-03-01 14:07:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/stop-waiting-to-be-hurt-say-what-you-need-earlyOne of the biggest lies we were sold about love is this: “If they love you, they should just know. "No, They are your partner, not a prophet. Communicating expectations clearly and early simply means this: You don’t wait until you are bleeding emotionally before you speak.2026-02-17 13:33:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-she-cannot-submmit-to-you-even-when-the-bible-says-soA woman can willingly and joyfully submit to genuine love. She cannot, and should not, submit to neglect, emotional abandonment, or cruelty.2025-12-19 12:03:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/how-women-internalize-blame-in-marriageA woman can be crying out for connection, but the world will still ask her to serve more, give more, reduce herself more, and “manage” more… like her husband is the fragile one who needs protection. This kind of conditioning buries women under invisible guilt.2025-12-04 15:59:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-africans-think-the-woman-is-always-the-problem-in-the-marriageThis mindset didn’t start today. It’s rooted in something deeper. Something cultural. Something we don’t speak about often.2025-11-28 09:46:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-your-husband-shuts-down-instead-of-opening-upNot every silent man is an uncaring man. Some are hurting. Some are scared. Some are tired of failing in their own eyes. And some… simply don’t know how to let someone into their internal storm.2025-11-27 09:13:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/men-money-can-t-replace-everything-in-marriageSome men think their wallet is enough to substitute their presence, their leadership, their empathy, their effort. But marriage does not run on alert tones.2025-11-26 11:31:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/he-s-not-talking-but-is-he-truly-unemotionalSome men are not unemotional… they are wounded. They are scared. They are trained to be silent.2025-11-02 12:00:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-do-marriages-fail-insights-and-solutionsExploring the causes behind marriage breakdowns and proposing actionable solutions.2025-10-19 15:41:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/i-don-t-believe-it-s-better-to-cry-in-a-lamborghini-than-to-laugh-in-a-volkswagen-beetle2025-10-19 14:57:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/i-am-not-a-fan-of-early-marriageDon’t marry early, marry ready. Marry with self-awareness. Marry emotional maturity. Marry because you’ve become, not because you’re pressed.2025-09-01 20:14:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-accountability-is-key-for-newlywedsAccountability in marriage isn’t about control, it’s about commitment. It’s a sign of love, respect, and dedication to the relationship. When couples hold each other accountable with kindness and understanding, their marriage flourishes.2025-08-29 18:44:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/blessing-egan-1“Had I known” shouldn’t be your reality in marriage when you have me who is ahead of you.2025-08-29 00:17:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/is-it-love-or-luggageIt turns out he was only kind to the niece because she reminds him of his ex. Another brother said yes to a lady because “she prays and sings in the choir.” Now, she prays at him and sings him into guilt every time they argue. You see where I’m going with this?2025-07-26 22:16:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/no-matter-how-simple-your-spouse-is-please-create-time-for-themEvery silence when they actually wanted to be held. Every time they say, “I get it” instead of “I need you.2025-07-18 18:00:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/stop-believing-that-lieBeing best friends is not enough. Even with both of you having “daddy G.O” as spiritual father is not enough. You’ll still face moments where you want to scream, cry, or sleep in separate rooms and it’s not because you married the wrong person. It’s because marriage demands emotional maturity and sacrificial living and many of you are not ready for that part. Do you want a good marriage? Then choose someone who’s teachable.2025-07-17 18:09:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/marriage-has-changed-people-have-changed-wake-upUnderstanding the evolution of marriage in the modern age is essential to grasp societal transformations. This compelling blog post discusses how cultural shifts and changing individual expectations have reshaped the concept of marriage. Explore the nuances of evolving relationships and the lessons they hold for fostering meaningful connections in today's world.2023-03-23 13:14:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/you-need-to-stop-thisI see how my boss in the office bosses around giving instructions but once his wife calls him, his tone changes to be more subtle and welcoming. He becomes a different person. The one that shocked me was how he postponed a very important meeting to attend to his wife’s need when she was having difficulty with a transaction at the bank, he quietly told his partners to give him few hours or they could hold the meeting on zoom.2023-03-23 12:03:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/are-you-making-marriage-an-idolMaking marriage an idol can lead to placing too much emphasis on the institution of marriage and not enough on the individuals involved. This can cause individuals to prioritize the idea of being married over being in a healthy and fulfilling relationship. It can lead to unrealistic expectations and disappointment when the reality of marriage does not live up to the idolized image you see around.2023-03-23 11:43:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/it-is-not-only-what-you-say-but-it-is-also-how-you-say-itYou may say to yourself, it is his or her job 'No,' it is a choice. Appreciate every little thing or the time they show you the love you desire, I do not mean you have to throw a party, acknowledging their efforts, give positive energy and affection, all this can be done by using the right words. Do you know that words are like arrows that can make or mare your spouse or children, words are sent on errands whenever they are spoken, in Kelvin's case it was sent to destroy his self-esteem as a man.2023-03-23 11:38:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-it-s-important-that-you-read-thisThe thing is if you have not witnessed disrespect from in laws, you won't relate with her pain. Some husbands who have not witnessed their relative act inappropriately might neglect the complaint to suit themselves by requesting that he sends them away because he married her. While some men won't hesitate to send their wives away because a sibling or parent complained, but when their wives complain, they tend to think twice.2023-03-23 11:29:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/i-think-men-know-thisUnfortunately, society just happens to support unfaithful behaviors and we continue to defend some men's lack of discipline so well that it is now acceptable in most marriages. It is so bad that we tell women to focus on themselves and let them do as they like at the detriment of their health.2023-02-15 16:42:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/six-ways-to-move-on-after-a-heartbreakThen anger crept in, why should that be an excuse, after all, they knew we were dating, why didn't they caution you before allowing me to introduce you to my whole family? How do I explain this to them?2023-02-15 16:33:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/few-ways-to-build-intimacy-in-a-marriageValuing your partner means showing them that you care about them and their well-being. It's about making an effort to show them that you want them to shine as well, and be there for them in good times and bad.2023-02-15 15:44:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/before-you-say-i-doHowever you choose to do relationship, either private or public, don’t forget to have major conversation before you say I do.2023-02-15 15:34:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/lets-have-some-break-with-the-pressureShe used oral conception to space her kids with two years intervals, It seems that is the standard I would do the same.2023-02-14 17:02:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/that-empty-dirty-landStart your solid foundation, get to work, start communicating, start laying godly structures. Build it with the design you both want, don't leave a marital life to autopilot, pilot your affairs2023-02-14 16:50:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/why-didn-t-they-tell-meOur first teamwork was where to reside, as we worked in a different state at that time, then childbirth came along, then a health issue that kept me away from my less than one-month-old daughter for close to a month, other things came crawling, all through, we were a team and made the tough decisions together. So one evening, I said to my husband that I thought marriage was only to make great meals, I didn't know they were tough decisions to be made.2023-02-14 16:34:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/househelp-or-wife-which-are-youI didn't know he was watching me, one day he couldn't hold it any longer he called me, babe, I answered I didn't marry caterpillar or house help, I married a wife, come seat here with me and take a rest.2020-06-16 00:00:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/whatever-you-love-you-care-forWhen it comes to love life, you are what you do, in other words, If you love the love life, you care for it and how you and your spouse spend your time determines the strength of your relationship, spend it together and you feel connected, do your own thing too often and you might be sleeping on the same bed but you will feel worlds apart2020-04-15 00:00:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/allow-me-to-whisper-into-your-earsHow you propose and where you are being proposed to is not a criterion for a happy home. The value of your wedding band or engagement ring will not be a deciding factor to a happy marriage, neither will the wedding gown you put on.2020-03-04 00:00:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/ladies-three-types-of-guys-to-watch-out-forOf course, there is no rush in life but there is a big difference between Ignorance and endurance. You can only endure when he has a destination, endurance with a confused person can be risky and a waste of time.2020-01-15 00:00:00https://www.mbthrive.com/blog/5-stages-of-a-relationshipAs the saying goes, life is in stages so is every relationship and I will be posting the 5 stages of every romantic relationship, one per day, kindly lookout for the daily postings.