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‘Don’t wait until you want revenge’ – why prenups are on the rise
Celine Tsoi and Charles Mock met two years ago in Goleta, California when she was just 23 and he was 27. Eight months later they were engaged. Friends immediately asked: "Oh, are you getting a prenup?"
Self preservation isn’t selfishness – Counsellor Perfect on family pressure before marriage
Counselling Psychologist and ADR Practitioner, Counsellor Perfect, has stressed that family pressure before marriage should be treated as a mental health issue, not dismissed as disloyalty or pride.
Marriage needs two wings to fly
One of the many metaphors used to describe marriage, the one that best emphasises the importance of partnership is the image of a bird. Just as a bird needs two wings to fly, marriage needs the combined effort of two partners to succeed. A man has his strengths, weaknesses, and unique needs, just as a […]
108-year-old woman who still drives, lives independently shares 5 simple secrets to a long life
At 108 years old, Susan Young Browne likes to drive her blue Subaru everywhere she needs to go. She lives independently in her own house in Dover, Delaware, exercises every day, reads romance novels, and enjoys dancing and socializing. The centenarian has been driving for more than 80 years and just renewed her driver’...
Sex begins in the mind, not the bedroom – Dr Charity Twumasi Ankrah
The latest edition of Joy Prime’s Let’s Talk, hosted by Asieduwaa Akumia, sparked discussion on marriage, boundaries and family relationships during its broadcast at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, 29th July 2026.
Obra Show: She was promised military career, but left pregnant
What began as a hopeful journey toward a military career has turned into a deeply controversial case involving allegations of deception, pregnancy, and financial loss, sparking outrage on the Obra Show on Nhyira FM. Elizabeth Kumah, who brought the case before the show, accused a man claiming to be a military officer o...
Know your genotype before saying ‘I Do’ — AMA to prospective couples
The Accra Metropolitan Assembly has urged the public, particularly prospective couples, to know their genotype status before marriage and childbirth as part of efforts to reduce the prevalence of Sickle Cell Disease in Ghana. The call was made by the Director of Metro Health at the AMA, Dr Louisa Ademki Matey, in a sta...
Say no to single life
Life today is difficult everywhere. The twists and turns of marriage have led many to see it as a no-go area.
Monogamous relationships require full commitment, not mood-based decisions — Dr Ayertey
Gynaecologist and obstetrician Dr Padi Ayertey has said that individuals in monogamous relationships are expected to fully meet each other’s needs, stressing that personal mood should not determine sexual intimacy.
Phone privacy or trust crisis – The Brotherhood explores hidden tensions shaping modern relationships
A recent discussion on The Brotherhood aired on Joy Prime spotlighted a growing tension in modern relationships: phone privacy. Beneath the debate, however, lies a deeper crisis facing many couples today.
Say no to single life
Life today is difficult everywhere. The twists and turns of marriage have led many to see it as a no-go area. Single life appears to be an option to the challenges of life. Single life is on the increase everywhere and across social groups. In fact, globally, the proportion of those living single lives has […]
Life is consequences – Counselor Perfect on confession, infidelity and difficult choices
A counselling psychologist and ADR practitioner, Counselor Perfect, has cautioned that decisions around infidelity in marriage must be guided not by emotion, but by a clear understanding of consequences.