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Hello Sweet cakes,
Yes you.. lol.
So my weekend was fun, packed with loads of bonding with Mum
(she came to spend some time with me). Phew, it is not easy running around
cooking, getting food, getting told off for not coming my hair (its mine oh).
Also I must indulge in a conversation I
rather just not, plus I had to teach her
how to use the new touchscreen phone she
upgraded to. WOW. Its deep/intense. I love my Mum although the emotional
blackmail to get what she wants is sooo not fair but I guess it is what it is.
We had small fun sha, I told her (future hubby) needs to be prepared cos I foresee
you becoming more demanding lol.. She did compliment me, blessed and prayed for
me and my older sis. I have been told my hubby is a lucky man ohh, he will be
enjoying my cooking (since a good food is a way to a man’s heart etc something
along those lines). Lol. Surely, I have more to me than cooking, to which she
agreed. Hehe, she is jokes.
Back to the topic of the post, I met with an Aunty (we are
not related, just call her AUNTY out of respect). She has a business and sells
goodies, bags, dresses, suits etc all sourced from Italy (home of fashion). Will upload some her of goodies soon on my
blog. X. Moving on, I was supposed to help her with marketing and she ended up
telling me more stuff than I bargained for.
Nonetheless Aunty F, started with her gist, how we got
talking about marriage I don’t know but it was through a conversation and it
goes.
Note: this lady is well described as Nitty Gritty, she no
send she go talk am as it is.. lol… so you have an idea who she is. Love you
SIMPLY MEE.
Aunty F: No marriage is perfect. Anyone that says their
marriage is perfect is not happy and is lying. She argues some people in church
should not be giving advice if they haven’t gone through the same experience. She
gave an analogy, in the UK, they employ people that have/share similar
experiences but have risen above situations to counsel others that are going
through it. A case of a rape victim, it is likely that sometimes the victim is
suppressed/oppressed by the reoccurrence of the situation. Hence, the counsellor with their experience
and techniques can counsel and encourage the victim because they have an idea
of what it is like and know what to say. Therefore, some people in church
should not give advice in a matter that doesn’t concern e.g. marriage.
I don’t know if I agree with some of her views but I saw
where she came from when she mentioned some people do not tell it as it is. Too
much holy holy… I guess.
Some of her points were, I think women should be told what
to avoid in a man through real life examples.
Aunty F points:
Any man that does not know how to play with a child that
comes running towards him or don’t know how to show love i.e. cuddle. HE WONT CUDDLE
HIS OWN.
A man that likes to dress, i.e. fashionable, and everything
he wears must match all the time. Be sure if you marry such man there will be
rivalry and competition in the house. He will always want to outdo his wife and
is jealous when his wife buys new clothes etc.
A man that has too many friends, BEWARE. One or two close
friends are ok but too many then it becomes too much. This is because his
friends will talk rubbish and I when he does mention his wife and her ways, they
will be keen to spice the story up and offer useless advice.
A man that loves to PARTY; RUN, because he won’t change for
you, it is already in his blood. By the time you marry such man, you will find
that you are left babysitting the children all the time. When you do decide to
confront him, he will not only remind you but tell you squarely, that you knew
this was him before you said YES. “Old habits die hard”.
After courting a man for 8 years and a disappointment. She
crossed out her lists and simply wrote RESPONSBILE HUSBAND which she says she
has now.
As for me, I questioned her about the 8 years
relationship, why it took so LONG and yet she missed it? (I am not particularly
FOR long relationships past 3yrs or more). She said she was in denial, she
felt, where will she start from. She mentioned that they had arranged
everything and the day or week to the D DAY, he broke the news he wants OUT.
Well, herself and her family ate the cake and enjoyed lool. She is jokes,
despite the disappointment she chose to rise above it. It was if she saw it
coming, i.e. the disappointment from the guy.
I have always said what you see now with your bf/gf now,
multiply the habits you can't tolerate now by 100 not 10 (when you two marry) IF YOU CANT HACK IT NOW, PLS RECONSIDER your options cos ermmm it is your
own marriage only. If he/she is violent,
no more excuses, if he/she is a cheat no more excuses, if he/she lacks respects
no more excuses, if he/she lacks moral
and values no more excuses, if he/she is not fully committed no more excuses. In a nutshell, if you know you are
living in denial then it’s time to wake up and “smell the burnt okra”. Lol.
But, sha there is nothing prayers can't not do.
I think her advise/points applies to both sexes.
So what do you think?
God is LOVE......
This is for my MUM....
Randomness I enjoy @ work.
This is for my MUM....
Randomness I enjoy @ work.
They are definitely very practical tips. I remembered a 'friend' told me once that he'd do anything for money and in my head i went "so here is where our friendship part ways"
ReplyDeletelol... I have officially adopted you as 2nd Aunt. pere...lol..
DeleteThanks for visiting n commenting. xx
Yay! I have a new blog fam *muah*
Deletegreat tips. i relate with the "too many friend" point.......bad friends can change even the best guy
ReplyDeleteLOL.... thanks for reading love...xx
Deleteahahahahaha, thank you so much for the compliment and mentioning. I like this your aunty already o. She is telling the truth! If only women will listen..we are always in denial believing he will change! USAI!
ReplyDeleteWomen see so many RED FLAGS but ignore it, only for them to complain later. if you know you cannot deal with that flaw when courting, then don't bother to get married because like you said it will be multiplied by 10!
During courtship, we are always on our best behaviour, yet some flaws do slip out, then talkless of when we are now living 24/7 in each others face!
Greet your mum for me oo. Yes, she is reaping the labour of her love and work. Oya! spoil am well well, with your delicious cooking, which i know your future hubby will appreciate and other things *winks*...and let her know you appreciate her.
thank you again xoxo.
You are welcome love. xxx
Delete10 ke its 100.... LOL.
thanks again, I will definitely let her know... xxx
Very true @ women ignoring red flags, the signs are usually there.
DeleteFor me o, my motto is, 'it is best to stay single than manage in marriage', i no dey for suffering n smiling biko. Life is beautiful, especially as a single lady! Ha ha!
i agree ohh....
Deletea link comes to mind...
http://www.mamuje.com/2012/09/are-you-waiting-for-perfect-man.html
Life is beautiful either way but it is what you make it. lol. xxx
thanks for visiting love, nice to see your comment.
This relationship thing, eh! It's like an evergreen topic; one that's always hot and with loads of buzz.
ReplyDeleteThe 'list' is endless (different peeps have their different tales), some get it some don't and unfortunately, there's no universal/approved manual/guideline save the Bible.
God help us!
Thanks to your 'aunt' for sharing her bit.
Good blog too....xoxo
Thank u... chia u name is long no be small. lol.
DeleteYou are welcome to my blog, waving with love.
I agree with you the BIBLE is defo....
Thank u for the compliment.. heheh.. my head is swelling.. hahaha
xxx
I agree with Aunty F's advice o. Wow, but that 8 years guy is mean sha.
ReplyDeletethanks for visiting love...
Delete8 yrs is a loonnnngg time but she knew, she was living in denial....
This has really got me thinking.. She has given very important advice..
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing..
thanks for reading ay.. xxxx
DeleteYour aunty really tried dating for such a long time. Well marriage is meant to be enjoyed and not endured...if there's any habit you can't live with during courtship,it's better to back out now than,divorce later.
ReplyDeleteyep..... obviously some of us like to live in CUCKOO land..
Deletethanks for visiting.
How did I miss this post? nawa o..
ReplyDeleteLoving the points your Aunt made..As you said the flaws multiplied by 100..hmmm got me thinking
lol.. thanks boo. as in..... u missed ke..lol. xxx
DeleteI love your aunty oh. She is very right. My dear, we should keep our eyes peeled and trust in God. Ask the Holy Spirit for direction always.
ReplyDeleteYes ooo..... Thanks love. xx
Deletemy dear you aunt is on point. i totally agree with her points. If he was a party freak b4 he got married,why will u think he is going to change. i especially dont like guys with way too many friends(but that is my opinion). She has spoken out of experience and true maturity. i love her already. How are u doin sha, been a while
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by and thank you for your contribution.....
DeleteAm good o. I know it has. I popped over at yours sometime ago.