When you notice early enough that your husband or wife has something against you, you should seek help immediately to resolve the issues. Be smart enough to take responsibility for how you feel while clearly identifying how your partner’s behavior influenced you. Your health is not the same as your spouse. If you fail to …
Marital problems can have significant negative impacts on individuals and families. I used to have this client that has marital issues, it has led to depression for him. Alhamdulillah, after the session, he felt relief. To implement some of the things we agreed upon at the session, I personally spoke to one of the family …
I made a mistake early in my life which I later regretted. My parents allowed me to correct myself and I became religious, AlhamduliLah. When it was time for me to marry, I relied largely on a scholar to assist me with the search. With all the lectures I have heard, religion became clear to …
A couple that wishes to have a successful relationship must understand each other’s needs. A husband must take into account that a woman’s needs and expectations are different than a man’s. Great intimacy can only be achieved if a woman finds a complete, fulfilling relationship. So what are women looking for in a marriage? Women …
I love my husband, he is my first love, the love is what I cannot explain. We have a neighbour, who is also married, he once asked me out which I told my husband about it, my husband confronted him and it led to a big problem which was settled at the police station. Some …
The relationship between wives and mothers-in-law is a debate, some families have been so lucky to have a smooth interaction, while others have been a tug of war. Obviously, in this part of the world, we rely on extended/compound family structure, so you do not just marry your husband or wife, you take along their …
The unfortunate situation with most brothers and sisters getting married is that they flirt before the eventual nikah. It is religiously wrong to go romantic before marriage, if you do, you will lose your mind. Do not flirt with him or her on the phone or physically; intimacy, romance and sex can only be achieved …
Maturity is usually combined with modesty and humility. While you are with an intending partner, you need to be very sure if it is love or lust that is driving you towards marriage. At times, it is difficult to differentiate if you are not conscientious. Many people today go into marriage through lustful means, and …
“I’ve been close to my cousin for a long time, and recently we’ve developed feelings for each other beyond our family bond. We’re considering getting married, but we’re unsure if it’s the right decision. Although we are Muslims and I heard it’s allowed Islamically for us to marry each other, I’m just being sceptical about …
When younger we make various choices without the future in mind. Sometimes those choices bite us in our mid-life. These are some of the things one might regret when they’re older. 1. *Marrying the wrong person* When you’re young, check your motives for marrying. Don’t marry to copy your peers, for social standing or out …