Family
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When skeletons remain in the closet
Almost everyone has personal information they like to hold back from sharing until such a time when they can really…
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Out with the old?
Bubile Tinali is a 38-year-old divorced woman who recently re-married a widower. They moved into ‘their’ house, which was already…
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What’s in the white wedding dress?
The colour, style and ceremonial importance of a wedding gown can depend on the religion and culture of the wedding…
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Should money matter in a relationship?
Nicollette recalls the time she watched her co-worker calling her boyfriend after scrolling through Facebook advertisements. She told him…
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Should married women change their styles?
A good number of men would wish the women they married, remained youthful and attractive, at least when it…
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‘Marriage needs preparation’
Not long after getting married to her Mr Right, Gloria set her sights on the future and that vision included…
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How to handle sibling rivalry
Don’t play favourites. Parents should not allow one child to feel loved more than his/her sibling. Don’t compare your children…
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Chitenje night with Sunbird
Roberta Chikakwiya belongs to a group of women who like to mingle with fellow ladies and share notes on business…
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Should you get your man to propose?
Everyone wants to settle down with a partner and start a family, but is it alright for the woman to…
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Does parental love for step children change?
Between 2008 and 2013, Ndirande Township-based Nancy Laisi co-parented her ex-husband’s son, before giving birth to her own son in…
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Why not go for family planning?
When Hilda, 28, realised she was two months pregnant, her world crumbled. She has no time to look after a…
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O! The power of discipline!
Of the so many resolutions written down at the beginning of each year, how many of us have implemented…
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“Children are not brides or grooms’
As she went about her business one time, Dedza-based Traditional Authority (T/A) Kachindamoto met a little girl with a baby,…
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Children and divorce
Divorce affects family members in various ways, both positive and negative. While many children can foster healthy relationships after…
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Coping with divorce
Suddenly the marriage that was meant to last loses direction. Promises can no longer be kept and the trust is…
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That moment when contraceptives fail
The use of contraceptives has been orchestrated to reduce overpopulation and prevent unwanted pregnancies. However, there seems to be communication…
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Revive the passion in your relationship
With time, people in relationships discover that passion for each other dwindles. Sometimes couples are driven apart by the very…
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Should friends share one’s marital issues?
A good number of women hardly keep their marital issues to themselves. Women usually have confidants to offload their marital…
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Is adultery ground for divorce?
Despite declaring marriage vows which include “till death do us apart”, despite hopes and dreams at the beginning of…
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Why some victims do not report sexual abuse
The life of six-year-old Mercy (not real name) took a sad turn when she was defiled by a 29-year-old neighbour…
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