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There are a variety of nice things to do to spice up your relationship if you're losing your spark. Well, in today's episode, I decided to bring that to you. I took the time to discuss some ways that can help those seeking to spice up their marriages or those who are just dating. I sure hope you find this episode helpful. Cheers!

Conversations are important when it comes to relationships. In all honesty, they are at the centre of every relationship. I decided to bring this to us to enlighten us about new ways to improve conversations in our relationships. However, we must remember that listening is never old-fashioned and it is exactly half of every conversation. Lastly, we should bear in mind that communication is two-way...

Managing expectations is crucial for maintaining our mental and emotional well-being, and I cannot emphasize this enough. In my latest episode on this topic, I discussed additional ways that can prove beneficial to both us and our partner. I hope you find the episode worthwhile and informative. Cheers, everyone!

Expectations are amazing but if not managed properly can lead to devastation. In a two-part series, I highlighted some important ways to go about managing expectations and why it is always worth it. I hope you find this first episode of "Why Managing Expectations Is Worth It" helpful.

Hey there! Welcome to the very first episode of the "Talk with Yaks" podcast for the year 2024, I'm so happy to have you back! Today, I wanted to chat about a topic that's close to my heart - the qualities that we should look for in a partner. I know some of these qualities might not be what you're used to, but trust me, they're worth considering. I hope you enjoy listening to this episode, and if...

You’d agree with me that when the purpose of a thing isn’t known, abuse is inevitable. I believe that this has been and is still one of the major challenges of the talking stage. However, it is vital that we know the purpose of a thing, that way, we won’t abuse it because of the knowledge gotten. So, in this concluding series titled, “Ways To Make The Taking Stage Easier” I briefly discussed why p...

The talking stage has gotten different definitions since its introduction into the urban dictionary. The talking stage has left many stuck in situationships instead of leading them to romantic relationships. Why has this happened you may ask. Well, I explained that in this week’s episode. That said, many have come to be afraid of the talking stage probably because of their ugly past experiences or...

A lot of unwanted challenges would be averted if only we did things appropriately and at the right time. One of those things to do is to define things. What does that even mean? Ever heard of a defined romantic relationship? In today’s episode, I briefly enlightened my audience about the topic and of course, the benefits and the dangers attached if we ignore it. And as always, I shared a true-life...

In today’s episode of the Talk With Yaks podcast, I briefly discussed two-timing in a relationship. You name it, from sharing my personal experience to defining it, discussing its dangers, the reasons people engage in it and other things. This episode is loaded and you don't want to miss it. Why did I choose this topic now you may wonder? Well, I decided to enlighten my audience because there seem...

The word subtle should tell us that these things are not easily noticeable. Funnily enough, they can be perceived as “normal” but when you choose to go further, you’ll understand that these are things you must confront in other to go to the next stage. In today’s episode, I took a few minutes to discuss four subtle things that can hurt our relationship even without us knowing. However, one of the...

Peace is one of the most important things we must seek to always keep in our relationship. Will there be highs and lows? Of course, there will be. Can you still have a peaceful relationship? Yes! As always, there are things we must do and I took the liberty to share a few.

Success can be studied and attained if we are willing to do what it takes to become successful. Of course, there are some requirements that we must continually meet in different seasons as we progress with our partners. So, in today’s episode, I discussed a few essentials for a healthy relationship, and I hope you find them helpful.

Having the right mindset is always an added advantage in anything in life, and relationships and marriages aren’t excluded from that list. Many couples have found themselves in an unusual place in their journey simply because they both had the wrong mindset. In today’s episode, I took the liberty to discuss a few things that would help you have an amazing union with your partner. I hope you find t...

There is always a “how” to get things done. In this last instalment on Relationship Skills, I discussed How To Improve Your Relationship Skills in other for you to get a solid and happy relationship with your partner. As always, we will encounter challenges in our pursuit to be better, but we must remember that knowledge without application will never bring any significant change. Hope you enjoy l...

In this second instalment on Relationship Skills, I briefly talked about a few more we should pursue. It would be helpful to remember that relationships are like gardens and we ought to tend to them for them to flourish, and that would require skilful hands. And we must remember that Relationship skills need to be practised and improved for a better relationship.

Relationship skills are necessary to help keep and maintain a healthy relationship with your partner. Many people believe that relationships are complicated, however, in reality, it is humans who complicate relationships because of the lack of relationship skills. In this first episode on Relationship Skills, I took the liberty to introduce this topic to my listeners. So, to learn more please list...

Few things in life sometimes take us unaware and if we let that become a norm, we might not like the outcome. So, in today's episode, I took the liberty to discuss the 4 M's that can take us for a ride, sometimes, even without our permission. So, what could they be? Listen to today's episode to learn more.

The title of today’s episode is LOVE IS _____. So, what’s love? A feeling, an emotion, or a mixture of both? And why do people make wrong decisions in their relationships and blame love? Could that be a great misconception? Finally, why has sex been equated to love and perhaps translated as love? Could this be an even greater misconception than the first? Love is the one thing we all want a piece...

This past week I began talking about low self-esteem. In this final episode on that, I discussed how low self-esteem can affect a person and their relationship. Furthermore, I also highlighted a few ways to improve your self-esteem, shared how important it is to know how to support a partner with low self-esteem, and gave ways to do that.

Rarely do we talk about the impact of low self-esteem or even its causes. Well, in today's episode, I took the liberty to introduce this crucial topic to my audience by discussing in simple terms what it means and highlighting some signs of low self-esteem in an individual. So, listen to learn more. Thank you.

Some people are single by choice while others aren't. And for such people, many times we find that it may not necessarily be because they are not attractive enough. On the contrary, sometimes through self-sabotage, they keep themselves in that state. So in today's episode, I briefly discussed some reasons why some people who are seeking a relationship can't find one.

Being in a committed relationship is what many wish for, but being in one will require many things. Of course, there are some signs suggesting that we could be in one. And there are other signs that clearly tell us we aren't in a committed relationship. Well, in today's episode, I discussed some vital signs that say we are in a committed relationship.

In today's episode, I discussed other key topics like intimacy, spirituality, health and wellness goals, and career goals lovebirds should talk about before marriage and in marriage to get a better understanding of things. And this is the concluding part of the series 12 Romantic Relationship & Marriage Discussion Topics.

When we see the word “marriage,” we feel it is too deep a conversation to have. But how has shying away from it helped us? There are vital discussion topics that love birds must have to ensure they are both on the same page. This will also help them understand and have a smooth relationship. So, in this episode, I put together a few of the topics love birds should discuss before getting married, a...

We all say that relationships are hard work, and the “hard” doesn’t necessarily mean anything related to intense or physical labour—for instance, your ability to practice self-control when all you want to do is let loose because your spouse hurt you. But the truth about the whole matter is that relationships are challenging. And sometimes, we make them more complicated than they already are by doi...