Things You Can Do to Keep Your Marriage and Family Happy
In pursuing enduring happiness within marriage and family life, it is crucial to employ proactive strategies. This article explores practical methods for nurturing contentment, emphasizing open communication, quality time, financial planning, and conflict resolution. Regardless of your stage in family life, these methods can be tailored to suit your unique circumstances. By committing to these tried-and-tested practices, you can create a loving, harmonious environment that not only withstands challenges but also thrives amidst them, ensuring lasting marital and familial bliss. The Family Should Identify and Express Their Needs to One Another Open and empathetic communication, active listening, and regular family meetings are crucial for identifying and expressing needs within a family, fostering mutual respect and empathy, and strengthening family bonds. This way, subtle rifts can be resolved amicably. The Couple Should Foster Romantic Relationships Fostering a romantic connection and treating each other as partners, not just parents, are essential for a thriving marriage. This involves dedicating time to nurture the romantic aspects of the relationship, like date nights and conversations about desires and interests outside of parental roles. Balancing the roles of lovers and parents strengthens the bond, ensuring a happier and more dynamic partnership. Build Unity in the Family by Making Decisions Together Making decisions as a family is vital for unity. It involves including everyone, teaching essential life skills, and strengthening bonds. Whether it’s about vacations, rules, or finances, this approach encourages freedom of speech and thoughtful, collective choices, fostering trust and togetherness for a happier household. Balancing the Marriage and Kids Parents must recognize the ongoing debate between prioritizing their marriage or their children. Balancing both is essential, as a solid marital foundation can create a stable family environment that benefits children. Effective communication, mutual respect, and balance are critical to enduring family happiness. This involves communication, active listening, and family meetings for identifying needs and making decisions. Couples should also prioritize their romantic connection alongside parental roles. Balancing marriage and parenting requires constant dialogue and compromise.
Couple claims they’re actually cousins but refuse to break up 3-year marriage: ‘I wish we were joking’
A married Utah couple claimed they are actually cousins and don’t plan on ending their marriage, according to the Daily Mail. Tylee and Nick Waters said they have been married for three years, but somehow had no idea they were from the same family tree. The couple was told they looked alike before, and now it’s pretty clear as to why in a viral TikTok, that has been viewed over 5.7 million times. The video starts out with Nick wrapping one arm around his supposed cousin-wife Tylee, as they share a kiss to Lynyrd Skynyrd’s iconic tune “Sweet Home Alabama.” The pair never explained how they are related, and neither did they spill the beans on how they found out. Mixed feelings flooded the couples comment section, like this reply from an angry viewer, “That’s disgusting… we are not going to take incest relationships and try and make them normal.. both of you need therapy.”
Physically-Impaired Street Sweepers Seek Pay Rise, Says The Pay Isn’t Enough
According To Punch, some physically challenged people allegedly employed by the Lagos State Waste Management Authority as street sweepers have called on the agency to increase their salary. Some of the physically challenged people who spoke with the news outlet on Monday in the Oshodi area of the state, allegedly earn between N5,000 and N30,000 monthly while some said they relied solely on donations from the public. One employee, Sayo Ajayi, showed the news outlet his ID card which was said to have been issued by LAWMA. He revealed that his N5,000 salary was too small to sustain him and his family. Ajayi, who said he was a beggar for seven years before joining LAWMA, added that it was difficult for him to climb the bridge to carry out his task, but he had no choice since he needed to cater for his family. He said, “Some years ago, my colleague and I were paid N12,000 to share and the official who was bringing the money then would remove N1,000 from it but now they pay N5,000 directly to my account. It is not easy surviving with N5,000 per month, especially in the current economic situation.” Also speaking with PUNCH Metro, Alowonle, who claimed to have been working for LAWMA for 12 years said he was being paid N30,000 monthly but the amount was not sufficient to cater for his family’s needs. Reacting, LAWMA’s Director of Public Affairs, Mrs Folashade Kadiri, said the organization was committed to ensuring that its workers, regardless of their abilities, receive fair and competitive compensation for their efforts and that no street sweepers are earning N5,000. #Clique what are your thoughts on this?
Antonio Armstrong Jr. Sentenced To Life In Prison After Being Found Guilty Of Murdering His Parents in 2016
The son of former NFL player Antonio Armstrong Sr. has been sentenced to life in prison. According to PEOPLE, the 23-year-old has been found guilty of the 2016 murder of his mother and father. Additionally, the 23-year-old’s conviction in the murder case follows two previous mistrials, reportedly due to hung juries, as per New York Post. According to New York Post, Antonio Armstrong Jr. was sentenced to life in prison on Wednesday. Additionally, the 23-year-old has the possibility of being granted parole after 40 years. On Wednesday, Armstrong Jr. was also found guilty of the capital murder of his parents, Antonio Armstrong Sr. and Dawn Armstrong, in 2016. A Texas grand jury reportedly heard “more than 40 hours of testimony” from more than “31 witnesses” over the 11-day trial. After over ten hours of deliberations, the group reportedly came to their verdict. The outlet adds that Armstrong Jr. “showed no emotion” as he was read his fate. According to the outlet, Armstrong Jr. allegedly fatally shot his parents while they were asleep in their Houston home on July 29, 2016. At the time, he was 16 years old. Additionally, prosecutors allege that Armstrong Jr. placed a pillow over their heads. Then he called 911 to report having heard gunshots. Furthermore, a note was left on the family’s kitchen counter along with the “.22-caliber pistol” used in the crime. The outlet adds that Armstrong Jr.’s defense team plans to appeal the verdict.
LAGOS Socialite Rescued From Jumping Into Lagoon On Third Mainland Bridge Over Failed Marriage.
Reports By Vanguard, Tragedy was averted on Thursday, when a popular Lagos socialite and owner of House of Phreedah, Farida Abdulkabir was saved from plunging into lagoon on third mainland bridge over crashed marriage. Farida, whose N100 million marriage crashed after two months was saved by passersby and first responders on the Third Mainland Bridge. In a viral video, Farida was seen being held on to by rescuers as she struggled to break free and jump into the lagoon in an attempt to commit suicide. The rescuers were seen pacifying her to desist from the act, assuring her there was no need to take her life. The beauty entrepreneur owns a beauty lounge and spa located at number 116 Akerele street, Surulere, Lagos. She was married to another Lagos socialite, Demola Okulaja, in a grand marriage about two months ago. It was gathered that her husband, Okulaja walked out of the matrimonial home. Subsequently, the couple engaged in altercations, revealed shocking family secrets on social media, and called each other unprintable names. Several efforts by family members and close allies to reconcile the two couple failed leading to Farida attempting suicide to end it all. #Clique what are your thoughts?
Paternity Testing Fiasco: Uganda’s Families Left in Turmoil
BBC Focus On Africa Reports that there is a sharp increase in the number of men in Uganda seeking paternity tests, fears are growing it could break up families and leave children psychologically scarred. The issue has been a hot topic of debate in the country since a tabloid newspaper published a story claiming that a well-known business tycoon – who had several wives and mistresses – had a row with one of his spouses, prompting him to request paternity tests that reportedly said he was the biological father of only 15 of his 25 children. “We have seen social media messages where people think paternity tests are disruptive to families and can cause gender-based violence. We want to make sure that doesn’t happen because of the result which is given,” Dr Kyabayinze told the BBC. Microbiologist Freddie Bwanga said the state laboratory where he works has not seen a major increase in requests for testing, but greater awareness now exists around the issue. His experience over the years shows that 60-70% of tests prove a biological link between the father and child. As for the 30% to 40% who found they were not, the outcome was often beneficial in “helping children to be settled where they are born”. Testing is better than relying on age-old cultural practices – like smearing cow fat on the umbilical cord, and putting it in a woven basket filled with water. Uganda’s state minister for primary health care said there was no need for men to seek paternity tests. “Anything that you don’t know can’t kill you. If you don’t know that this is not your child, it won’t break your heart. But when you find out your heart will be broken,” Margaret Muhanga said. #Clique what are your thoughts?
Jury Determines 2014 Will Found In Aretha Franklin’s Couch Is Valid, Reports Say
A jury ruled in favor of the late Aretha Franklin’s newly found will for her estate, putting an end to the ongoing battle between her children, TMZ reported. The legendary Queen of Soul passed away from pancreatic cancer in August 2018. It was thought that Franklin died without a known will however that changed in 2019 when a handwritten letter was found in a book hidden in the creases of her couch. The five-page will, dated March 31, 2014, was brought to trial to determine whether the 2010 draft or the newfound document would be recognized. As of Tuesday, a Michigan jury concluded that the 2014 document is indeed plausible. In the new will Aretha appoints her sons Kecalf and Edward as executors of her $6 million estate. “Teddy,” AKA Ted White II, their brother who was called to be the executor in the 2010 version, the name was apparently crossed out of the new will. According to TMZ, the 2010 document ordered Kecalf and Edward to “take business classes, and get a degree or certificate to benefit from Aretha’s estate.” However, based on the 2014 interpretation the men no longer have that as a requirement. #Clique, what are your thoughts?
Florida Sheriff’s Office Arrests 12 Family Members Who Are Allegedly Connected To A Local Drug Trafficking Operation
Last week, Polk County Sheriff’s Office arrested 12 family members across three generations in the Winter Haven area. Fox News reports the suspects have supposed involvement in a local family-run drug trafficking operation. The joint investigation with Highlands County Sheriff’s Office looked into the infamous Rogers family because of their long connection to narcotics sales. This investigation ended with the multi-generational arrest of nine adults and three juveniles from the Rogers clan. In the raid, police seized 1,366 grams of methamphetamine, 980 grams of cocaine, 900 grams of MDMA (ecstasy), 224 grams of fentanyl, 158 grams of marijuana, 9 grams of Oxycodone, 202 prescription pills, and a firearm. According to PCSO, the recovered drugs’ street value is around $139,000. Additionally, they recovered enough fentanyl to kill about 96,000 people. Last Thursday, the sheriff’s office simultaneously carried out search warrants for the family’s three locations in Inwood. Investigators uncovered drugs at each spot. At the first location, deputies arrested Odia Rogers (69), his girlfriend, Theresa Prince (59), and his daughter, Tameka Rogers (31). All suspects face drug-related charges. Odia’s son, Rafel Rogers (39), was arrested at the second location. He faces drug and gun-related charges. Lastly, officials arrested Odia’s grandson, Jordan Rogers (21), two unnamed 16-year-old females, and an unnamed 15-year-old male. They also face drug-related charges. However, one of the 16-year-olds faces an additional drug trafficking charge. Investigators connected the last three suspects – Gerard Hall (32), Alpavin Tucker (36), and Dominique Rogers (28) – to the operation earlier this year. These individuals are already behind bars just like Kenneth “Pop” Rogers, who is head of the family-run operation. “Members of the Rogers family are very well known to law enforcement and have been arrested many times over the years. They have been a cancer in the Inwood community for a long time, exposing families there to unwanted drug activity, gangs, violence, and more. We want these families to know that we’re doing everything in our power to put a stop to it,” said Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd. #Clique, what are your thoughts?
