18 Alternative Date Ideas around the World - Infographic

We’ve all dreamed of that perfect romantic trip with our loved ones, but there’s no denying that some of the more renowned dating spots have recently become just a little bit cliché. It’s always important to keep things interesting in a relationship if you want to maintain that honeymoon feeling for as long as you can, so when it comes to travelling, why not mix it up a little?

For example, instead of spending a fortune to spend half an hour riding in a gondola in Venice, why not explore the real Venice through sampling the local wine and cuisine on an intimate Secret Wine Tour? The infographic below shows a list of some of the best, yet relatively unknown, dating spots around the world. Whether you enjoy being outdoors, love to try exciting new cuisines, or even prefer to do something more creative, this list is sure to have something to suit.

How To Attract the Right Person On Social Media - Be Yourself!

By Nkem Akinsoto

Every day we hear of couples who get married after meeting each other online and on social media. Whether Facebook, Twitter, Instagram or simply private messaging forums and even blogs, all have registered several romances that end in marriage or some kind of long-term relationship.

A few days ago, news of the traditional wedding between two Nigerians who met on Twitter swept the blogosphere. Oyinkansola had replied a DM (direct message) sent by Olaoluwa and 3 years later, they are now husband and wife. Olaoluwa's DM to Oyinkansola was his first attempt at sending a DM and she was the first lady who replied him.

Surprise Public Proposal For MUA Zainab Azeez At WED Expo!

On Sunday 26th April, live at the WED Expo Lagos 2015, Makeup Artist Zainab Azeez got the surprise of her life when her boyfriend proposed right in the middle of the exhibition ground.

Zainab was actually an exhibitor at the WED Expo 2015 in Lagos and Damilola, her boyfriend, popped by to check out her exhibition. Unknown to her, he had done his soul-searching and was determined she was the one he wanted to spend his life journey and wished to give her an unforgettable memory. Read the full story from the groom below...

28-Year-Old Narrates How Childhood Sweetheart Dumped Him Because He Didn't Have a Job

The latest post from the Instagram account @thehumansoflagos is blowing up social media with this story of a 28-year-old man who remembers how his childhood sweetheart left him to marry another friend of theirs because he didn't get a job soon after they graduated. The young couple had planned to get married soon after university after they both landed jobs, unfortunately, he was not so lucky and the girl's parents coerced her into marrying the richer guy. Check out the touching story below...

Girl Pretends to Dump Boyfriend As #AprilFools Joke on Whats App - Guess What He Did?

Hayleigh Mcbay, 17, was embarrased after an April Fools' joke she made on her boyfriend did not go according to her plan. The teen pretended to dump David Clarke via WhatsApp at midnight but was given a taste of her own medicine when he pretended that he had been looking for a way to break up with her.

Hayleigh texted her partner on the social media app with the words: 'I don't want to be with you anymore. I am not happy.'
But David replied: 'Thank God you said it first so I didn't have to.'
Shocked, Hayleigh shot back: 'What? What do you mean? So you don't want to be with me?'
He said: 'nah' with a smirk.

World's Strongest Dwarf & 6ft Tall Transgender Girlfriend Reveal Why They Love Each Other

Anton Kraft claims to be "the strongest man in the world" and this at only 4ft 4in tall! Anton Kraft broke records for weightlifting by being able to lift four times his own weight, according to him, "I am one of the five strongest guys in the world, regardless of height and weight. And I am the only guy in the world who has ever benched four-times his body weight." And now finally, the 52-year-old thinks it's time to settle down.

Mirror UK reports that the dwarf has revealed he hopes to break down further barriers by marrying his 6ft 3in transgender girlfriend. The bodybuilder, who is originally from Denmark but now lives in Florida, said he instantly fell for China Bell, despite the fact she was originally born a man.

Must Read For Ladies - Men Marry the Women They Want to Marry

By Charlyboy

The idea that men are clueless allows them to get away with all manner of bad behavior that would have been intolerable just a generation or two ago.

Men know that most women want marriage. Women need to know that many men will do everything in their power to get all the benefits of marriage, except without commitment. While you’re getting exasperated thinking he’s stupid because he spends money on you, he’s running you. Men understand women on a level that you can never begin to grasp, because it’s from the mindset of a hunter. And a good hunter has an intrinsic understanding of his prey. Women make the mistake of thinking that they are wiser than men.

TV Personality Adaure Achumba Sweet Birthday Proposal + Love Story

Adaure Achumba, Nigerian TV personality and correspondent for various internatioanal media is now engaged to boyfriend Wes Ballance. The couple met in college in 1999, where Wes told her bluntly that she was to be his wife! After a lot of mis-steps, where she dated his friend, and he went out with her french teacher, they graduated and went their separate ways.

However, they tried to keep in touch, and when they reconnected last year, the romance was full speed ahead. Wes proposed on her birthday in a sweet surprise with just few friends around. Adaure shared a recap of what happened on her Instagram page. The hashtags are so cute! Read below and see more pictures too.

Man Proposes To Girlfriend Everyday for a Year, But She Only Finds Out On Her Birthday

Dean Smith's video of how he proposed to his girlfriend Jennifer Kessel on her birthday, and which showed how he's been asking her to marry him for 365 days since her previous birthday has gone viral. The girlfriend, now fiancee, got the birthday surprise of a lifetime when she found out that, not only was her boyfriend proposing to her on birthday, he had actually been secretly popping the question every single day for the last year.

The full reveal happened during a large family trip to Aruba, where Jennifer was instructed via a whiteboard held by her sister Jaclyn to go down to the lobby. There her brother and then a friend helped lead Jennifer to the beach, where her father and stepmother were waiting to hand her a device where she could watch the film. Watch full video below..

Let's Make Love - Steamy Valentine Note Will Heat You Up & Melt Your Heart

If you are hooked up, what did you get for Valentine's Day? This lady on Facebook shared an emotional love note she received from her boyfriend and it has gone viral. Continue reading below...

Ayomide Defends Fiancee For Lewd T-shirt on Valentine's Day

On Valentine's day, the lady in the picture above wore a T-shirt with the words, "I love f*cking you Ayomide Mi" inscribed on it, and photos of it went viral. Soon after, commentators came after the apparently crazy, free-spirited but love struck couple on social media, while some wanted to know who the Ayomide was to inspire such love.

RML shared his first photos here, and now Ayomide has come out to defend his fiancee, and according to him it was a printing error which they decided to go along with seeing that the 'tees' arrived late. Below is his statement:

Kobe Bryant and Wife Take Helicopter Ride For Dinner Date On Valentine's Day

Kobe Bryant is still nursing his sprained shoulder, but he made Valentine's Day extra special for his wife Vanessa over the weekend. The NBA star woke her up with a large bunch of roses and then in the evening, he took her out on a classy dinner date. And guess what? Their ride was a helicopter!

Vanessa Bryant took loads of selfies and shared the photos on her social media with the caption; Happy Valentine's Day baby! @kobebryant. She also added the tags #RomanticGetaway #ValentinesDay with lots of loves and kisses and flowers emojis.

Adanna David Shares Sweet Message For Hubby On Valentine's Day

Adanna is married to David Steinacker and the couple often share their social media presence under the hashtag #AdannaDavid. They came to become online sweethearts after their dancing videos while they were engaged went viral. The couple have now been married for over a year and their love is still going strong. She shared the photo above today with the caption;

I found a man with the heart of a poor boy and the mind of a conqueror. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY BABY #MySpecialBoy #AdannaDavid

See more recent photos of the cute couple below..

Valentine's Day Quotes - Love Quotes To Express Your Feelings Today

Valentine’s Day 2015 is finally here and it’s time to give your friends, family and loved ones cards to remember, thoughtful poems, and funny quotes to celebrate the day. Yesterday, we saw this Valentine's Day 101 infographic on how to have the perfect Valentine, and one of the rules is to send romantic lines from literature, or love quotes to your sweetheart. Below are some cute movie lines, funny quotations, love quotes and romantic sayings to help you express yourself today.

6 Most Romantic Places Around The World to Spend Valentine’s Day

By Meghan Gannon

For Valentine’s Day have you thought of the most romantic destination to spend time with your other half. Here is a list that takes lovers on a journey around the world’s most beautiful places to inspire their own Valentine’s Day plans.

Are you looking for a last minute getaway with your loved one? Whilst Paris, Venice and Bora Bora spring to mind as quintessentially romantic locations, why not think outside the box when it comes to deciding where to spend this Valentine’s Day? Below are 6 of the most idyllic, romantic spots to escape to this February.

Valentine's Day 101 - How To Have The Perfect Valentine [Infographic]

Valentine's day is almost upon us and some people are yet to get their act together and set up something for themselves and their loved ones. Well, if you've come here by searching for what to do on Valentine's Day, you're at the right place. This infographic gives you all the basics of planning the most memorable lover's day of your dreams. Check it out!

Be My Val: 5 Craziest Valentine's Day Gift Ideas To Wow Your Sweetheart

By Chinelo Ngene

Valentine’s Day falls on a weekend this year giving couples the chance to jet off to a romantic destination close by like Calabar, Nigeria, or Labadi Beach, Ghana for a quick weekend exploring nature or sunbathing at the beach. Much more than just a day, Valentine gives friends and lovers the chance to go the distance for those they care about.

If you’re still wondering what to do or where to go this Valentine season, below is a list of gifts and treats for the fun and crazy guy or girl who deserves a rockin’ Valentine’s Day

Valentine's Day Traditions from Around the World - An Infographic

Some people think a traditional Valentine's Day is overrated; but they say that because here, it's all about red flowers and cards and teddy bears. Who needs flowers and date night at a restaurant when you could have pigs and wooden spoons?

Valentine’s Day is a day for love, and love comes in many forms – and different countries certainly have different approaches when it comes to celebrating the most romantic day of the year. Like the big traditional mass wedding celebration with 4,000 couples in The Philippines or the sympathy Easter Egg for secret admirers in Denmark.

In Japan, it's all about chocolate - 'Honmei Choco' is high quality chocolate given by women, to men who they have true feelings for. 'Cho-giri Choco', on the other hand, is pity chocolate. Find out more in the full infographic below...

Bye Bye Elections, Hello Valentine's Day!

By Chinelo Ngene

Now the ladies finally get their wish, their fervent prayers for the elections to be postponed have been answered, leaving the men in their lives suddenly in shock on an empty pocket.

There you have it; the man in your life is in shock as you read this. He is probably surfing the web nervously in search of a perfect gift for you or planning the perfect getaway for two on an empty pocket. Even worse, he might be seeking a loan from his bank to finance this just to make you happy this Valentine’s day, *awwwww* he sure loves you.

One piece of advice here, if I were your boyfriend and I’m borrowing N500,000 to splash on you for 1 DAY, please know that i will grumble for the next 3 months until the loan has been fully paid.

6 Things To Do On Valentine's Day If You Are Single

Bonang Matheba came to my attention as Dbanj's rumored girlfriend but it later turned out they just met up and shared the photos for publicity. The South African TV presenter is single and the above picture she shared recently and the caption she put on it makes for a good idea for what you can do for Valentine's day if you're single. Bonang wrote that she had bought herself the white Mercedes, ‘….bought myself a Valentine’s Day gift. Single girl problems’.

If you're single, giving yourself a gift is just one way of pampering yourself this February 14th, and even if you're married, the following tips will also be useful for ideas on how to celebrate the day of love...