Marriage

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Dear Lady Farouk: Much Ado about the Future Wife and Marriage

Posted by Sir Farouk ⋅ July 23, 2012 ⋅ 17 Comments

In the grand plan of things and milestones that characterize a man’s life in many societies is the issue of marriage. In our society, a young man is not seen as fully mature, settled or responsible until he has married and started a family. I guess it has to do with a man not being … Continue reading »

Behind Every Successful Nigerian/African Woman is….A man?

Posted by Sir Farouk ⋅ June 1, 2012 ⋅ 11 Comments

So the other day, I was in a taxi. Since having a crash in the family coupe, this has been my major means of getting around. In other words, I don’t get around much being a man who leaves the house on leisurely drives and in the midst of this drive I decide to drop … Continue reading »

Societal Pressure and “The Format” to life in Nigeria

Posted by Sir Farouk ⋅ April 12, 2012 ⋅ 8 Comments

I have come again with my observations of Nigerian life, what can I say? It is these observations and thoughts that seem to keep me mentally connected to that place I call home. It is instructive to note that in some point of time in the past and I guess culturally, the upbringing of a … Continue reading »

Is Marriage a Destination or a Journey? Thoughts on Marriage

Posted by Sir Farouk ⋅ March 23, 2012 ⋅ 6 Comments

From the day we are born we are shaped by the relationships of the people around us and the relationships we form. Of course there is the initial relationship and bond you form with your mother. There is also the familial bond. If we are born to a two parent family, the relationship between our … Continue reading »