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As I reminisce about my childhood, there were a lot of things that I had to learn, and some of those things I had to unlearn as I grew older. Childhood memories are precious and formative but some of those memories shaped me into an adult with certain perspectives and beliefs that don't apply to my current reality. In retrospect, these are the things I learned as a child that I have to unlearn as an adult.      1: Your Parent’s enemy is your enemy One of the things that our parents taught us while growing up was that their enemy is our enemy. Well, they had their reasons. Whenever my parents had a quarrel or a misunderstanding with someone, they would warn us not to associate with the person and even their children if they had. We were made to believe that anyone who doesn't like our parents doesn’t like us. As I grew older, I realized that your parent’s enemies should not be your enemy. There is a thin line between blindly following others and making our own c...

You did it! You tied the knot, exchanged vows, and celebrated with family and friends. The wedding may be over, but the journey is just beginning. It's time to take a deep breath and dive headfirst into married life. It's common for couples to experience a honeymoon phase at the beginning of their marriage, where everything seems perfect and blissful. But soon after, they might realize that their expectations of what marriage is like, do not always match with reality. In this context, we'll discuss some of the challenges and realities of married life that may surprise you, and offer tips for how to navigate them. JUST THE BOTH OF YOU Marriage is an exciting journey and weddings can be very much exciting too. A lot of couples look forward to their weddings and how it will go and all the other exciting stuff that comes with weddings. Most times, the journey of Marriage can be swept under the excitement of the wedding ceremony. However, every couple needs to bear in mind that ...