In the past we lived in homogenous societies. Many grew up and lived where they were born. When you reached puberty, your parents or relatives would search for a suitable partner in the community for you. Such marriages were usually stable.

But the situation is different today. In our era of migration, urbanisation and adventure, we find many people interacting with people of different races.

Today, it is common to find a significant number of Ghanaians marrying whites or ‘oburoni’.

It's going to be an open relationship — the two of you + work.

1. We are going to take a while to commit. 

It’s not because we don’t want to commit or that we don’t care, but because work and success are important to us. They are our focus and anything that comes in the way of achieving our goals and dreams will have to be secondary. 

So having a boyfriend is great… you get free compliments, a lot of cuddles, and something that’s not too bad to look at. But when do you know that your boyfriend has also become a best friend too?

You’ve gone past the fussing about what to wear or which new lipstick to put on before you meet him or even worrying about why he hasn’t text back in the past half an hour, that’s because you’ve reached a new stage in the relationship that is a lot more natural. It’s called true friendship.

Happiness in a relationship takes much more than luck. It takes a conscious daily effort to put healthy relationship habits into practice. Sounds simple, but that alone is very important marriage counseling advice.

If we had to make some generalizations about habits we see happier couples using, it would be the following 11 things:

The chief executive officer (CEO) of Tod-Teen Republic, a youth-focused non-governmental organisation (NGO), Mrs Ethel Marfo, has stressed the need for society to provide mentorship and direction for the boy-child.

This, the CEO said, was because the number of agencies and groups that advocated for the girl-child was overwhelming whereas none existed for the boy-child.

Mrs Marfo made these remarks at the launch of Junior Boys Mentoring Conference in Accra.

You and your partner finally get into that hot new restaurant and it's as fabulous as you heard. But after the two of you order, you partner whips out his cellphone to take a photo of your craft cocktails and shares it on Instagram. Then, he absent-mindedly begins scrolling.

Traveling with little ones can be tough, so make it easier on you by packing all of their essentials in one easily accessible bag.

It should include things like bottles, baby food, diapers, medicine and a change of clothes.

Depending on the age of the kids, have each child bring a small backpack filled with their toys and goodies for the ‘flight’. (Their school bags would do, actually). Before leaving home, load these in one big travel bag designated for the children.

Ten rules to help smooth the road with your new beau. Common sense? Yes. Commonly practiced? No.

The beginning of a relationship can be a tricky course to navigate. Guys (like me) aren't that great at guessing what women think or want and our stupidity often lead to otherwise easily avoidable arguments.

For many, the best way to get over a break up and move on is to jump into another relationship. However, this could be a mistake as you are still emotionally vulnerable and could be a victim for a more devastating situation. Carrying on a relationship requires some emotional stability and inner strength to keep on going. As they say, a relationship can never be like being single because it is a full-time job. Don’t sweat it out. Wait and be prepared for the real thing when it comes.

Ghanaians love to travel and live anywhere on our planet; from Alaska to Papua New Guinea. 

On a lighter note, it is said that the chief vulcaniser in Iceland is a Ghanaian.

A significant thing is that Ghanaians abroad, irrespective of their social class and family back-ground, love to be identified completely as Ghanaians even if they hold foreign citizenship. 

They see their stay abroad merely as an adventure to bring a fortune to, as the Akans put it, where their umbilical cords were cut and buried.

Today, Ghanaians abroad get every Ghanaian food item you can think of.  They read Ghanaian newspapers and listen to news. They hear of events in Ghana faster than some of us do. 

Again, if you ever attended a Ghanaian funeral abroad, you might think it was happening right in my home town, Obomeng – Kwahu.  You see red or black Ghanaian cloths and pouring of libations. 

You will hear Ghanaian indigenous songs, donations and long announcem

The beginning of a relationship can be a tricky course to navigate. Guys (like me) aren't that great at guessing what women think or want and our stupidity often lead to otherwise easily avoidable arguments. Setting basic rules with your new flame may help you get past the small stuff and start enjoying your lives together.

Here are ten guidelines to smooth the road with your new beau:

1. P.D.A. regulation. People have different comfort levels when it comes to couples behaviour in public.  Find the line (holding hands, smooching, and heated necking on the subway platform) and don't cross it. 

2. One day a week. Decide on one day every week you can spend together, no one else invited. Everyone's buys; designating together-time is healthy for any relationship.

3. No suffocation. Being together is great; acting like conjoined twins is not. Respect each other's space and don't take it so seriously if he a

 When you’re considering breaking up with your significant other, it’s easier to think about the reasons you shouldn’t over the reasons you should. There’s a certain level of comfort that comes along with being in a relationship, even when it’s not a great one: you always have someone to talk to or hang out with, you have a date to events, you have someone who makes you feel less lonely, and you don’t have to deal with being single.

1. The first time you hang out one-on-one. Nothing is more exciting than letting out all your pent-up crush energy on a first date. It's almost as big a deal as your potential wedding day in terms of stories you'll have to tell over and over. PRO TIP: Don't bring up potential weddings on the first date.

2. That first awkward, nervous pause right before your first kiss. Your first kiss says, "I like hanging out with you, but I also want to make out with you all the time. Let's take this to the next level."

3. The first time you bone. Well, hopefully your first time was a great moment. And if not, you're a very selfless person for sticking with them. 

4. The first time you stay the night instead of abruptly peacing-out like Cinderella the second it hits 2 a.m. Especially if you usually run off into the night immediately after coitus. Well, maybe hobble into the night while trying to put on your

As surprising as it may seem, not everybody wants to get married. There are certain types of people who are not marriage material because they will never make great, dedicated partners. If you have reservations about your partner, it’s best to address them now to save yourself from heartache down the road. Sadly, so many of us marry these types of people anyway (the ones we have reservations about) and find out later, rather than sooner, that we shouldn’t have married them to begin with. Sometimes, you just have to go with your gut.

Maybe more of us are listening to our guts and opting not to marry those who we know aren’t really marriage material. According to Pew Research, as reported by Time, 25% of millennials will never get married, and the research organization predicts that more and more folks under the age of 35 will be single forever. So why aren’t people getting married anymore? According to the data, there are three main reasons people gave for their singleness: 3

Some people have just got it and some don’t. At least, that’s how it seems sometimes. But the truth is, a person who often experiences success in life more often than not can attribute his good fortune to more than just luck. In one way or another, many people in our lives who are confident and successful are this way for a reason, and we’re not talking about being the recipient of a hefty trust fund, either. Here are a few habits from everyday men who work hard and earn their way to the top, whether it be at the office or in relationships.

1. Plan for the future

It’s easy to resign yourself to the notion of keeping up with the Jones’, especially if your group of friends tends to enjoy a less-than-frugal lifestyle. However, don’t get caught up in the who’s-who competition, as this will rarely accomplish much of anything except draining your bank account.

2. Be responsive and available

Don’t act like you are too busy o

Today, marriage has become a very risky investment with many casualties. Global studies show 60 per cent of all marriages break down with victims cutting across different ages, tribe, profession, academic qualifications, length of marriage and religious beliefs.

After loss of marriage, the idea of remarriage lingers on the mind of most people. Global studies show about 80 per cent of partners who lose their first marriage, remarry at least once.

The popular film actress and beauty of blessed memory, Elizabeth Taylor for example, married seven times.

Why some do not marry again

Most people realise the hurts and disappointments in marriage and think they have had enough and must have their peace. Some think they are not lucky in marriage. Others think they are too old to remarry and that, after children there is nothing left in marriage.

Some widows think they must preserve the memories of their lovers who have passed on, while

Maybe you have heard the horror stories. You don’t want to be material in someone’s act. Don’t let one funny jerk ruin it for the rest of them. There are plenty of reasons to give a comedian a fair shot.
Here are 15 reasons to date a comedian:

 Being a nice boyfriend begins with being a nice person. If you're a nice person who treats people well, you're probably a nice boyfriend. If you're not, then you shouldn't be anyone's boyfriend until you've mastered this key life skill.

You need to be more than just nice in your relationship, though. You need to make sure your girlfriend never feels like she's taken for granted.