Stephanie Linus Daily

Tag: Marriage

  • Talk To Steph: Who Should I Marry?

    Hello Stephanie,

    I’m in a very difficult situation now and I hope your readers can help me out.

    I am 28 years-old and I have a boyfriend I have been dating for three years. We met in the University and started dating the year we graduated. The thing is he has been finding it very difficult getting a good job to help him settle down and start a family, but I’ve been very supportive and hoping things will get better for him. He also has some younger siblings that he’s taking care of. However, I recently met an older man who has lived abroad for many years and is ready to marry me. He has way more money than my boyfriend. He has met my parents and although they like my boyfriend, they are getting impatient with him and suggesting I should go for this older man.

    I’m so confused right now. Most of my friends are married or have kids already and I don’t want to get older before I settle down. Should I wait for my boyfriend to get more financially stable and marry me or leave him for this older man who is ready to get married now? – Sharon

    Hello, dearies! What do you advise Sharon to do?

  • What’s the best relationship advice you’ve ever received?

    One thing I find most singles struggling with is the signals they get from people they are dating or have an interest in. We’ve all been there before.

    Here is a common scenario:

    Guy meets girl. Guy initiates conversation. They go out on a few dates and girl starts to ask “what are we doing?” “are we dating?” “are we now a couple?” Guy says “yes, of course we are!”

    But, a few days or weeks later, he starts to pull away. He acts like he’s no longer interested and its so hard to get him on the phone to chat for those long hours like you used to. Dates are now few and far in-between and girl begins to wonder what happened.

    A good friend of mine once told me, “If a person is into you, they’ll move heaven and earth to see you.” And that’s what I’d like to share with single ladies and guys out there. Do not waste your time on a partner who does not recognize your worth. The moment you realize your worth, you shift your energy to attract new people who respect your worth. It starts with you first.

    I hope this resonates with you and that you value yourself more whether single, dating, or married.

    Share with me… what’s the best relationship advice you ever received?

  • Throwback Thursday: Uchechi and Agbo Titus Renew The Spark After 20 Wonderful Years In Marriage

    Any day is a perfect day to celebrate love!

    Today, I’m in the mood for celebrating a unique experience we were privileged to share with Uchechi & Agbo Titus, our guests on Make Me Fabulous Show. After 20 years in marriage, we hosted them to a fabulous time on Episode 3 of Season 2.

    It was not just an exciting celebration for them, but a learning moment for me and the entire crew as we thoroughly enjoyed their company.

    Catch all the lovely moments from the show below:

  • Hot Topic: Would You Marry A 30-Year-Old Man Who Lives With His Mother?

    Hey lovelies,

    A young, unmarried friend of mine approached me with this question some days ago and I wanted to share it here to know what you think.

    Here is the scenario: The lady is in her mid 20’s and ready to settle down. The man is 30, met her at a work-related event and they clicked immediately. They’ve been dating for almost a year, met each other’s friends and are getting ready to take it to the next level by meeting each other’s parents. His father is late and he is an only child, hence, his closeness to his mother. His mother also has some health challenges and he’s been taking care of her since he lost his father 5 years ago. It’s never been an option to leave his mother and he never thought about it until she raised some concerns. According to him, his mother will live with them if they get married and he’s not going to change his mind.

    What would you do if you were in this situation? Would you go on with the relationship and eventually marry him, knowing you would be living with your husband and mother-in-law? What would you advise this lady to do?

    I’ll love to know what you think. Please share your comments below.

  • Make Me Fabulous Season 2 Episode 8 Is Here!!! Watch the FULL Episode

    Hey lovelies! It’s time for some fabulousity!!!

    Today, I have the pleasure of bringing to you the full episode of Make Me Fabulous Season 2, Episode 8. On this episode, we hosted the lovely Temilola & Segun Oduyemi.

    The excitement began right from the moment we picked them up from their home. Temilola’s day was filled with many treats and by the time we were through, she looked so different and stunning!

    I truly enjoyed the heart-to-heart chat I had with them about their marital journey and their time spent on the show. Their vow renewal ceremony was also exceptional. It was such a beautiful and emotional ceremony for the Oduyemi’s. Their words were honest and filled with so much depth as they remembered how far they’d come in this seven-year journey.

    Watch the full episode below!

  • Throwback Thursday: How Did Your Husband Propose To You?

    Hey SL Fabz,

    I’m in the mood for reading some romantic stories from you today and I hope you share yours with me.

    I know I have a number of engaged and married readers here, so let’s hear from you. How did your husband/fiance propose to you?

    I still remember mine very clearly. It was my birthday and my husband organised a surprise birthday party for me. That’s where he popped the question. It was so memorable and romantic.

    Let’s hear from you. How and where did your husband/fiance propose to you?

     

    Photo Credit: Make Me Fabulous TV Show

  • 5 Signs You Should Go On A Second Date

    The first date is always a significant measure of whether an attraction would lead to a relationship or not. It might be awkward at first, but as two people settle into the date and begin chatting, you begin to notice things about the other person that determines whether you want to go on a second date with him or her again.

    Here are 5 signs to make you know whether a first date would lead to a second one:

    1. When they go the whole date with our touching their phone: In this age of smartphones and social media, you find that most people would rather spend time on their phones while on a date than the person in front of them. If you find that your date is very distracted and prefers phone chatting to actually talking with you, this might be a good sign that the person is not really interested in you.
    2. He/she shows signs of respect: Did the person show up 30minutes late? Did he open the doors for you like a gentleman? Did he/she treat the waiter respectfully? The way and manner your date does some of these are signs of the kind of treatment you are going to receive if you do decide to progress into a relationship. Watch out for these signs.
    3. How engaging is the conversation?: You don’t really have to talk about your deepest secrets on a first date, but there has to be a good flow to the conversation. When you talk about yourself, is your date asking questions and engaging you? Or is he/she just smiling and nodding? If you have a good flow and the person has a genuine interest in you, there’s a good chance it might lead to a second date.
    4. You actually enjoy yourself: One of the first signs that you should go on a second date is that you really enjoy the first one. Don’t focus on whether your friend thinks the other person is good for you instead, pay attention to how you feel when you’re with them. If you enjoy yourself, it’s a good sign that you’ll enjoy the second date, as well.
    5. You have a lot in common: Every successful couple will have at least one or two things in common. To determine whether you should take on a second date, talk about your interests and find out if they align. Your date may not have EVERYTHING in common with you, but should at least have enough for you both to have a good balance in the relationship.

  • You Need To See These Adorable Family Photos From MMF Episode 5

    The pictures you are about to see are going to make you smile today ☺

    While shooting the fifth episode of Make Me Fabulous with Geraldine and Emmanuel, their cute daughter joined us on set and we shared some really adorable moments with her. It was so lovely having her around and I still can’t get over how she took the spotlight in these photos. 

    Thanks once again to this lovely couple and I pray your home will always be filled with happiness and laughter.


    Visit www.nextpagetv.com to watch the video of Episode 4 or CLICK HERE.

  • Dear Heartbroken Lady,

    I just want to start off by saying you are going to be OK. I know this might sound crazy, but this is the best thing that has ever happened to you. It may not seem like it, but I promise it is.

    Perhaps, now all you know is that you are in pain and hurt, and feel all alone, and knowing that tomorrow you will feel the same way. Trust me, I know the feeling.

    You feel weak, but you’re not. You are so incredibly strong.

    Do not think of heartbreak as misery, but as a blessing. Be thankful that you found out soon enough and that you can start over again. I know it hurts, it will hurt, and you will feel like your world is crumbling down around you and your heart is in physical pain but you will get over that. Losing someone who didn’t appreciate you is a gain, not a loss.

    Not everyone will love you for who you are, but who you are will always be enough, better than enough for the right person. People come into our lives to learn from us or to teach us and not everyone is meant to stay. There are so many reasons for this, and none of them have anything to do with you not being enough.

    Your life will turn around and you will be much happier than you ever were. 

    Stop spending so much of your time in the space of questioning where your relationship went wrong. He simply wasn’t the right person for you and that is great!

    You are beautiful. So your goal should be to want to be with someone the way that God see’s you.

    So chin up home girl. I promise you will make it through and you will wonder why it took you so long to get to this place.

    You are going to be OK

    SL 💙💛

  • Talk To Steph: Ladies, Can You Date And/Or Marry A Younger Man?

    Ladies, get in here! Today’s topic is one that is always surrounded by a lot of controversy, but I would really like to know what you think.

    Many times, people say things like “Do you know that she is older than he is?”, “She is dating her younger brother’/son’s age mate”, “I can’t marry a man that is not at least 5 years older than me.” I know of someone who refused to continue a relationship the moment she realized she was a few days older than the guy.

    Our culture is generally not open to the idea of women marrying younger men and vice versa. The saying “Age is just a number” does not necessarily hold true in this part of the world when it comes to the older woman/younger man dynamic.

    Does the age difference really determine whether a marriage would succeed or not. There are examples of women that married older men who have successful marriages today; and there are women that married older men whose marriage did not turn out so well.

    So ladies, do you see yourself marrying someone who is younger, or better put, can you marry a younger man?

    Please share your thoughts on this.