Talk With Yaks

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...

Relationships are breathtaking, and as a result, many get fixated on them while single and fail to prepare themselves. But of course, we all know that excellent relationships are built. It is no news that certain things pose threats to your relationships. Too often, we focus on things like infidelity and other significant threats and neglect other silent killers like over-familiarity. Sadly, that...

Healthy relationships are a possibility. But the question is, how willing are you to build one and maintain it? Of course, disagreements occur even in happy relationships, but how things are resolved will significantly tell if you are ready to maintain the relationship’s health. Besides, disagreements aren’t the only thing that can threaten the health of your romantic relationship. So in today’s e...

Green flags are rarely discussed in the dating world. Instead, we talk so much about red flags, which is equally excellent, too. But while we discuss red flags, attention should also be given to green flags so that people can know what positive indicators to look for in a person before committing. So, in today’s episode, I briefly highlighted some vital things about green flags and why we should g...

Many people get into relationships with many unrealistic expectations, which bring disappointment when unmet. And other times, they feel that the relationship didn’t work because their partner didn’t meet all their needs. Well, chances are they contributed to the relationship’s downfall with their unrealistic expectations. Although there is room for expectations, the most vital thing is that they...

Challenges in relationships are inevitable for several reasons, but what is more vital is how they are tackled. However, studies have shown that almost every romantic relationship may have struggled with sexual intimacy, poor financial decisions, and the like. In today’s episode, I discussed some of these struggles and how to overcome them. So, click on the link to listen to this week’s episode of...

The 5 Love languages are ways we use to receive and express love. And the failure to effectively speak your partner's love language can be detrimental to your relationship. So, I briefly spoke about how we can use them to ensure a smooth sail.

We all know how important healthy boundaries are in a romantic relationship. So, I took the liberty to discuss some examples of healthy boundaries in romantic relationships. We all want to be respected by our spouses and not abused in our relationships. These and many more were what I discussed in this episode, and I’d like you to listen to learn more.

In today's episode, I gave some tips on how we should approach settling things with our partners and how important it is to choose our battles. And remember that challenges are a part of relationships, but what is more important is how they are approached and dealt with.

Conflicts are a part of all types of relationships, and if this is true, then we should know that resolving them is paramount, especially if we still value what we share with that person. I introduced the topic in today's episode and gave several reasons for conflicts in romantic relationships. Also, I gave four possible outcomes when we get into it with our partner for whatever reason and seek a...

Can one be in love and not be vulnerable? Is it even worth trying or is pretending the better option? We can all relate to these questions and many more. In this episode, I took time to discuss some of the benefits and the struggle we face to open up, especially if it did not go well the last time.