Pre-Screening Your Date — How Far Is Too Far?

Online dating is the most popular way to meet a potential partner these days. While convenient (and ideal during the pandemic), apps and websites can be impersonal, making it difficult to gauge true chemistry. So when interest in someone builds, it makes perfect sense to start lurking on their social media accounts for some additional intel.

But since “lurking” sounds like the behavior of a clique slasher flick killer, we call this conduct “pre-screening.” And guess what? Everyone’s doing it.

“A date is basically a job interview for the position of significant other,” says Brody, 30. “Researching their social media is a good way to check their references and conduct a background check before the date. I would expect them to do the same for me.” |||READ MORE

 

What You Hide From Your Friends When You’re Dating Online

I wanted to ignore my own bad behavior. And because online dating is often such an isolated and isolating experience, it was convenient for me to do.

“I have a confession the next time we see each other,” I texted Laura from the grocery store parking lot. I wanted to put it out there before I forgot. And by “forgot,” I mean I’d conveniently not remember to tell her.

Because I didn’t want her to know, that’s why.

Laura, who’s my favorite, replied, “I love confessions.” |||READ MORE

 

 

6 Truths About Marriage Every Engaged Couple Needs to Hear

As Ted and I meet with engaged couples, I find myself sharing things I wish our mentors had told us.

Eighteen years ago, my fiancé Ted and I sat side-by-side on a blue floral couch in a living room in Virginia. Across from us, in a set of club chairs, sat a married couple from our church. As we chatted with them for the first time, both nervousness and excitement cartwheeled in my stomach.

They’d been married at least a decade. They knew firsthand about marriage’s better and worse, richer and poorer, sickness and health. As Ted and I counted down the four months until our wedding, they were there to help prepare us for the days, months and years to come after we promised, “I do.”

What I wish our premarital mentors had said |||READ MORE

FG slashes fees for conduct of statutory marriages

The Federal Government has announced a downward review of the fees chargeable for services related to the Conduct of Statutory Marriages under the Marriage Act 2004.

Director, Press and Public Relations in the Ministry of Interior, Mohammed Manga in a statement said the new fees would take effect from Wednesday, 1st July 2020.

According to him, the Minister of Interior, Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola made the disclosure in a Public Notice signed by the Permanent Secretary and Principal Registrar of Marriages in Nigeria, Georgina Ehuriah |||READ MORE

 

Video: Regina Daniels releases trailer on journey through pregnancy, childbirth

Billionaire wife, actress and new mom, Reginal Daniels has released a trailer of her journey through pregnancy and childbirth on her official Instagram page.

The proud mom is set to release the full documentary titled “our Circle” on the 30th of June, 2020

Regina Daniels just welcome a baby boy on Monday |||READ MORE

Britney Spears Wears a Bikini and a Face Mask on a Beach Date with Boyfriend Sam Asghari

Britney Spears and boyfriend Sam Asghari enjoyed a day at the beach — and the couple did their bit to prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Spears, 38, shared several snaps from their day on the sand on Instagram Monday, writing in the caption, "All you need is love and the beach …. @samasghari 🌸👙💋 !!!!!"

The photos included the couple, who have been dating since 2017, holding hands while facing the ocean and laying on towels side-by-side |||READ MORE

You Won't Believe What Lady Gaga Got Her Dad for Father's Day

It’s the thought that counts! Lady Gaga‘s dad, Joe Germanotta, revealed that he didn’t exactly get an enviable gift from his famous daughter on Father’s Day, which was celebrated on Sunday, June 21, but he doesn’t mind.

“My daughter, Stefani [Germanotta] — AKA Lady Gaga — she sent me a box of Oreos,” Germanotta, 64, said with a laugh during an interview on Fox Business Network’s Mornings with Maria on Monday, June 22. “And my other daughter, Natali, she’s uptown. She’s in New York City. She’s taking me for a long bike ride.”

The New Jersey native told guest anchor Dagen McDowell that he had a “great” holiday, but was more focused on reopening a portion of his restaurant, Joanne Trattoria, located on New York City’s Upper West Side |||READ MORE

Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick celebrate 23rd wedding anniversary in the sweetest way

Sarah Jessica Parker has shared a heartwarming message for her husband Matthew Broderick in honour of their 23rd wedding anniversary. Taking to her Instagram page on Tuesday night, the 55-year-old actress shared a rare black-and-white throwback picture of the lovebirds. "May 19th, 2020. 23 years. We've come a long way baby. X, SJ," she simply wrote in the caption.

Celebrity friends and fans alike rushed to post lovely comments underneath, with Billy Eichner writing: "Gorgeous." Adam Shankman remarked: "Oh my goooddd!! Congrats!!! I remember it all like it was yesterday, including midnight wedding dress covert ops....what a wonderful time it was!" One fan said: "Happy anniversary! I love this photo of the two of you!" Another stated: "Awww that’s amazing, love you guys."

Since tying the knot in 1997, Sarah and Matthew have welcomed three children - son James Wilkie, 17, and ten-year-old twins Marion Loretta Elwell and Tabitha Hodge, who were born via surrogate in 2009. In September 2019, the actress made a rare comment about her marriage to Matthew, telling Us Weekly: "We've grown. We have a family, we have children, we have friends that have passed away, we have relationships... We don't talk about it - that’s how it stays strong!"|||READ MORE

Child marriage could rise after coronavirus pandemic – Experts

The economic impact of the novel coronavirus pandemic could fuel a rise in child marriage and cohabitation in developing nations, researchers warned on Friday.

Researchers led by Britain’s Oxford University interviewed 345 adolescents in India, Ethiopia, Peru and Zambia for the long-term Young Marriage and Parenthood study.

National and UN-led international programmes have reduced the number of children, particularly girls, marrying under 18 years old, they found |||READ MORE

 

My Toxic Relationship Limit: When Things Aren’t Getting Better

Toxic relationships are more common than most people realize because some of the behaviors exhibited have been viewed as “normal” for far too long. But you know your relationship and your partner better than anyone. If things just don’t feel like they used to, and you don’t feel like yourself, it could be a major red flag.

There are different signs of toxic relationships to be aware of, and they come in different forms. Maybe your partner is sweet most of the time but verbally abusive when they get angry. Maybe they always want you to change your plans or point of view to meet theirs.

Whatever the case, if things aren’t getting better, it’s important to know what you can do to find yourself again, and to stay safe. In some cases, that might be something as simple as telling your partner how you feel or setting limits. In others, when your safety is at risk, you might need to leave the relationship, altogether.

What Are the Signs of a Toxic Relationship? |||READ MORE ….

he 80/20 Rule of Why We Cheat And Leave Good Relationships Behind

Have you guys heard of the 80/20 rule?

No? Let's talk about it.  The 80/20 rule supposedly explains why some people cheat and leave very good partners for "not so good" ones |||READ MORE …

Love, Life & Fibroids on Lockdown

How are you doing? I hope you are coping ok in the very weird and testing times we’re living in.

If anyone is in need of a chat, or some encouragement – feel free to reach out. We’re all in this together and if there’s any way I can help you, then let me know.

My lockdown experience has been pretty enlightening, to say the least… |||READ MORE …

Kaduna Commissioner exposes man having sex with mother, child

Determined to protect minors across the state, Hajiya Hafsat Mohammed Baba, Commissioner of Human Services and Social Development in Kaduna state has said that anyone caught violating minors in the state would not be spared by government.

The commissioner who was also member of the Human Capital Development Council gave a vivid description of how she handled a private school proprietor in the state who had confessed to having sex with a pupil in his school and her biological mother.

While commenting on the alleged rape case of Mr. Samuel Ejikeme, Proprietor of Liberation College Kaduna in “Let’s Talk” program monitored by Vanguard correspondent, Hajiya Baba said,” there is a law in Kaduna state protecting the children, signed and gazetted…..that’s the Child Welfare and Protection Law.” |||READ MORE …

How to Use Digital Tools to Remember and Celebrate Your Long-Term Relationship

As humans, we thrive on relationships, and that is why we always want to remember the good times as these connections continue to grow. Luckily, in this increasingly digital age, you’re connected more now than ever. With apps and tools, we can celebrate our love for the world to see — or not — whichever way you prefer. Let’s look at some neat apps and fun ideas for celebrating your long-term love.

Digital Scrapbooks

Some people say that we are too obsessed with our phones and taking pictures, but there are so many sweet memories in life, and in our relationships, that they must absolutely be captured so we can remember the good times and even the adverse ones. The photos that we share on social media perfectly capture the love that you and your partner have created, so celebrate them!

Even if you take most of your pictures with your cell phone, you can still print them out and decorate your living space with your memories by taping them up, framing them, or even using them to resurface a table or desk. You can also display your photos in a digital picture frame that allows you to connect your phone or a memory card so you can see an endless stream of photos |||READ MORE …

To The Girl Who's Never Been In A Relationship...

I was recently speaking with a young woman who felt ashamed of the fact that she's never been in a relationship. Actually, she's not the first female to express the frustrations and stigma attached to her situation with me. It begs the question, is there a specific benefit to being in a relationship before marriage? In this episode, I explore this situation and share what I call the "Glass Theory" of a woman's heart |||READ MORE …

Pictures from VP Osinbajo son’s wedding

Laolu Osinbajo, son of the Vice President of Nigeria, Yemi Osinbajo has traditionally marries his Sekemi Braithwaite in a low-key event last week.

Making the announcement via his official Instagram Laolu, a preacher eulogized his wife on Instagram with so many Bible verses.

“En route to two become one. Thank You Jesus. It is only You that put this smile on my face. “For we are members of His body, of His flesh and of His bones. “For this reason a man shall leave his father and mother and be joined to his wife, and the two shall become one flesh.” |||READ MORE …

Golden Couple Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar ‘Do It Every Night’ — Do You?

The survival rate of any couple in Hollywood is painstakingly low. Kim Kardashian and Kris Humphries filed for divorce 72 days after strolling down the aisle. Pam Anderson and new hubby Jon Peters? Yep, dunzo after a mere 12 days. That’s why people go bananas over any celebrity pairing that continues to go the distance year after year — like Freddie Prinze Jr. and Sarah Michelle Gellar, for example.

Tying the knot back in 2002, the real life Fred and Daphne are clearly doing something right when it comes to maintaining a healthy and happy relationship. And while the two have never spoken publicly about their sex life, a new Cascade spot is letting viewers at home in on the supposed secret to their everlasting love: They “do it every night.”

“When they pitched us the campaign, Sarah and I both started laughing,” Prinze Jr. tells AskMen. “We really thought it was charming, slick and smart. We live in Southern California, and all you hear every single day is conserve your water. We're in a drought, we're coughing dust." |||READ MORE …

MISS-BEHAVIOR Female teacher jailed for 10 years for having sex with two underage pupils in her husband’s Jeep

Lindsay Anderson, 32, has been jailed for ten years after having sex with two teenage pupils

A FEMALE teacher has been jailed for ten years after having sex with two underage pupils in her husband’s Jeep.

Lindsay Anderson, 32, groomed the 14 and 15-year-old with gifts and drugs after meeting them at Carpentersville Middle School in Geneva, Illinois.

The mom-of-one admitted in a filmed police interview that she sexually assaulted the boys “several times”.

She also smoked pot with the 15-year-old before sexually molesting him after driving him to a nature park |||READMORE ….

Women only report harassment ‘from ugly men’, Ecuador’s president says

Ecuador’s president Lenin Moreno has been criticised for saying women only report harassment “when it comes from an ugly person”.

Mr Moreno made the comment at an economics conference in the city of Guayaquil on Friday, where he also said that men are “permanently subject to the danger of being accused of harassment”.

According to local newspaper El Universal, he said that although it was “good” that women report harassment, he added that women sometimes “are angry with ugly people” |||READ MORE…