Chiedozie Eric Okafor

I Think I Love My Wife Podcast

Society EN ↓ 85 episodes

This podcast explores the inner workings, struggles, challenges, and beauty of being in a relationship. It goes deep in uncovering how people have overcome challenges to become engaged and then married. It intentionally focuses on getting perspective from married men of color, especially married Black men, while providing a platform where people can learn from their stories. This podcast also highlights the mental burdens that stem from societal pressures, generational curses, gender related norms, and personal expectations.

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Author

Chiedozie Eric Okafor

Category

Society

Podcast website

neloeffect.com

Latest episode

Jun 2, 2025

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Episodes

S04.E15 - Group Part 2: Guilt-free sex 02.06.2025

In this episode (Guilt-free sex), a few alums (Brandon, Jomar, and Paul) from the show wrap up their conversation with me as they dig into my journey to proposing to my wife. They try to understand why my fiancee is currently not my best friend. I highlight the ways that I've grown in my relationship. We discuss what you want and what matters in a successful / healthy relationship. I also offer so...

S04.E15 - Group Part 2: Guilt-free sex 02.06.2025

In this episode (Guilt-free sex), a few alums (Brandon, Jomar, and Paul) from the show wrap up their conversation with me as they dig into my journey to proposing to my wife. They try to understand why my fiancee is currently not my best friend. I highlight the ways that I've grown in my relationship. We discuss what you want and what matters in a successful / healthy relationship. I also offer so...

S04.E14 - Group Part 1: I chose to date differently 26.05.2025

In this episode (I chose to date differently), I switch places with a few alums (Brandon, Jomar, and Paul) from the show and they ask me questions about my current relationship and journey to proposing. We discuss why I needed to take a break from the dating apps. I share how I met my fiancee at the time and explain why I set certain boundaries early in our relationship. I breakdown my issue with...

S04.E13 - Aubrey Part 3: The "head of household" misnomer 19.05.2025

In this episode (The "head of household" misnomer), I wrap up my conversation with Aubrey as fatherhood and what it means to lead a household. We debate whether there is a head of household in modern families. We talk about decision-making in relationships and explore the difference between dictatorship and leadership. We discuss how fatherhood expands your love. We highlight the importance of sup...

S04.E13 - Aubrey Part 3: The "head of household" misnomer 19.05.2025

In this episode (The "head of household" misnomer), I wrap up my conversation with Aubrey as fatherhood and what it means to lead a household.. We debate whether there is a head of household in modern families. We talk about decision-making in relationships and explore the difference between dictatorship and leadership. We discuss how fatherhood expands your love. We highlight the importance of su...

S04.E12 - Aubrey Part 2: Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance 12.05.2025

In this episode (Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance), I continue my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss tough moments in his marriage and forward together. We talk about the idea of failing fast and cancel-culture, especially when it comes to dating. We discuss the importance of boundaries, understanding them, and holding fast to them. We unpack the importance of communication in a relat...

S04.E12 - Aubrey Part 2: Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance 12.05.2025

In this episode (Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance), I continue my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss tough moments in his marriage and forward together. We talk about the idea of failing fast and cancel-culture, especially when it comes to dating. We discuss the importance of boundaries, understanding them, and holding fast to them. We unpack the importance of communication in a relat...

S04.E12 - Aubrey Part 2: Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance 12.05.2025

In this episode (Ess, Eff, Aye - Survive, Forgive, Advance), I continue my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss tough moments in his marriage and forward together. We talk about the idea of failing fast and cancel-culture, especially when it comes to dating. We discuss the importance of boundaries, understanding them, and holding fast to them. We unpack the importance of communication in a relat...

S04.E11 - Aubrey Part 1: Intentionality comes with sacrifice 05.05.2025

In this episode (Intentionality comes with sacrifice), I begin my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss his journey in finding the right person and getting married. We talk about the challenge men have in trying to balance prioritizing finding the right person for your life and getting your life set up or straightened out. We discuss how he navigated a long distance relationship as well as some o...

S04.E11 - Aubrey Part 1: Intentionality comes with sacrifice 05.05.2025

In this episode (Intentionality comes with sacrifice), I begin my conversation with Aubrey as we discuss his journey in finding the right person and getting married. We talk about the challenge men have in trying to balance prioritizing finding the right person for your life and getting your life set up or straightened out. We discuss how he navigated a long distance relationship as well as some o...

S04.E10 - Terrence Part 3: Fatherhood doesn't start at birth 27.04.2025

In this episode (Fatherhood doesn't start at birth), I wrap up my conversation with Terrence as we discuss fatherhood and his growth as a father and husband. We talk about how to be more attentive during your wife's pregnancy. We discuss the first couple of months after a baby is born and the main focus being survival on all fronts. We highlight the demands of breastfeeding and the toll it can tak...

S04.E09 - Terrence Part 2: Playing in the gray area 21.04.2025

In this episode (Playing in the gray area), I continue my conversation with Terrence as we discuss the steps he took to build a solid foundation for his marriage. We talk about how he was challenged in growing intimacy within his relationship and marriage. We discuss the importance of having emotional safety in a relationship as well as how it can feed your physical intimacy with your partner. We...

S04.E08 - Terrence Part 1: Trying to protect you from me 14.04.2025

In this episode (Trying to protect you from me), I begin my conversation with Terrence as we discuss him playing the gray prior to marriage and what changed for him in his  journey to marriage. We talk about how proposing and getting engaged can feel heavier than actually getting married. We discuss why he waited until he proposed to say "I love you" for the first time. We highlight the importance...

S04.E07 - Lamar Part 2: You want someone that chooses you 07.04.2025

In this episode (You want someone that chooses you), I wrap up my conversation with Lamar as we discuss his journey in marriage and fatherhood.   We talk about navigating pregnancy issues and an atopic pregnancy. We discuss how you have to move differently in a committed relationship or marriage. We unpack some of the joy he gets from doing things with your children that you didn't get to during h...

S04.E06 - Lamar Part 1: There was some healing that I needed 31.03.2025

In this episode (There was some healing that I needed), I begin my conversation with Lamar as we discuss his journey in marriage and learning to trust.   We talk about how to shoot your shot at a woman you see rejecting other guys. We discuss the importance of having a ride-or-die partner and someone who is willing to "shoot with you in the gym." We unpack the struggles that can come in a relation...

S04.E05 - LaDarius Part 2: Healing is not a one day thing 24.03.2025

In this episode (Healing is not a one day thing), I wrap my conversation with LaDarius as we discuss his journey in marriage and faith.   We talk about the importance of communicating expectations upfront. We discuss how he and his wife navigated several major life changes - getting pregnant, being engaged, becoming a father, dealing with COVID epidemic, and getting married - within less than two...

S04.E04 - LaDarius Part 1: Your joy is your responsibility 16.03.2025

In this episode (Your joy is your responsibility), I begin my conversation with LaDarius as we tackle how he faced his history, created boundaries, and found happiness as he pursued his now-wife for marriage. We discuss the importance of maintaining boundaries when dating and while trying to grow a deeper relationship with Christ. We talk about navigating our personal history, more specifically, h...

S04.E03 - Allen Part 3: Sometimes you don't want to hear $h!t about yourself 10.03.2025

In this episode (Sometimes you don't want to hear $h!t about yourself), I wrap up my conversation with Allen and his evolution as a husband and father. We discuss how "good sex" looks different to different people. We talk about the misconceptions of sex and challenges that can come up in that area once married. We explore why women do not usually communicate or give feedback to their partner when...

S04.E02 - Allen Part 2: Nobody's perfect and no relationship is perfect 02.03.2025

In this episode (Nobody's perfect and no relationship is perfect), I continue my conversation with Allen, exploring the ups and downs of his relationship and journey to marriage.  We discuss his five-year engagement and how he navigated this journey with his fiancee. We talk about his rationale for having a child during the COVID epidemic and discuss how he was able to get past a bump in the road...

S04.E01 - Allen Part 1: I gave her an ultimatum 24.02.2025

In this episode (I gave her an ultimatum), I explore Allen's journey to marriage and challenges that come with dating. I talk to a friend, who's recently married after being engaged for five years, to uncover lessons learned. We discuss navigating life's transitions on one's journey to getting married. We talk about how having a child impacts your calculus on getting married. Allen and I investiga...

S03.E15 - Darrin Part 1: Selflessly Selfish 05.06.2023

In this episode (Selflessly Selfish), I discuss with Darrin how he navigated obstacles such as long distance, being an entrepreneur, and infidelity prior to getting married as well as how those lessons learned has helped him become a good husband. We focus on the challenges that come with trying to satisfy your passions as well as your partner. I talk about the importance of having someone that su...

S03.E14 - Carlton Part 3: The benefit of truly learning somebody 08.05.2023

In this episode (The benefit of truly learning somebody), I wrap up my conversation with Carlton as we talk through the benefit of truly learning someone and having a healthy sex life in a marriage. We discuss the challenge that men have listening instead of problem-solving. We highlight the intentionality required to develop organic and strong relationships with the in-laws. We examine the import...

S03.E13 - Carlton Part 2: The unfortunate part of dating 01.05.2023

In this episode (The unfortunate part of dating), I discuss the value of knowing your person's heart with Carlton as he shares more of his journey in marriage and in fatherhood. We talk about why guys are okay dating more than one person at the same time and the tradeoffs you make while dating multiple people. We discuss how harder it becomes to date as people get older and considerations for livi...

S03.E12 - Carlton Part 1: Am I really willing to do the work? 24.04.2023

In this episode (Am I really willing to do the work?), I discuss the feeling of knowing when you know and how they led to Carlton dating someone he randomly met prior to graduating college as well as their journey in marriage.  We discuss the importance of being intentional when getting to know someone. We break down the process of knowing that you know and how specific experiences can solidify ho...

S03.E11 - Courtney Part 3: I could have went off the rails 17.04.2023

In this episode (I could have went off the rails), I wrap up my conversation with Courtney discussing critical moments that challenged his marriage early onsuch as dealing with a miscarriage and overcoming a severe covid experience. We emphasize the need to find time and space for yourself in the midst of internal and external chaos so you can show up better for your partner and family. Help suppo...

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