Tuesday, May 20, 2014

Toni Braxton Reveals Guilt about Abortion in Memoir 'Unbreak My Heart'

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In her new memoir, "Unbreak My Heart", Toni Braxton  has opened up on her life, especially on how she still feels guilty about getting an abortion for her first pregnancy. She also talks about the two very public bankruptcies, her feelings on cosmetic surgery and getting a nose and boob job in 1992 as well as her divorce.

26 Women Having Affairs With Catholic Priests Ask Pope To Remove Celibacy Vow

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Twenty-six women in love with Roman Catholic priests have written to Pope Francis begging him to remove the Catholic clergy's vow of celibacy. Most of them are Italian and all of them claim to be in a relationship with a priest.  The women say they are just “a small sample” but add that they are writing on behalf of many other women who are “living in silence.”

Womb For Rent Business in India Raises Ethical Questions

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Couples, especially wealthy foreigners, who are not able to have children of their own are reaching out to Indian women to carry their babies for them in a peculiar baby farm business that essentially allows Indian women to offer their wombs up for rent.

Vital Elements of Communication To Make Your Relationship Stronger

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Communication, an open mind and open heart, and a willingness to forgive and work together for a strong, more lasting relationship are the most vital elements of happy, committed relationships. Above all, relationships are not easy, but they are absolutely worth the struggle and effort.

Couple Love - Joke Silva and Olu Jacobs Cook For Each Other

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Joke Silva was in a recent interview with City People magazine, where she talked about her marriage to fellow Nollywood actor, Olu Jacobs. She explained how the couple have been able to maintain their commitment even though she rarely cooks, something most people say defines a wife. She said it boils down to love and understanding;

Monday, May 19, 2014

Family Time - Beyonce, JayZ and Solange Lunch With Children and Mum

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Beyonce has been sharing family pictures on her website and social media in the aftermath of the elevator incident in which her younger sister Solange launched an unprovoked attack Jay Z, Beyonce's husband. Both Solange and Jay Z have taken responsibility for the incident, read the statement here, and the family said that they have moved on.

Russian Billionaire's Ex-Wife to Get $4.5Billion as Record Breaking Divorce Settlement

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Russian billionaire Dmitry Rybolovlev, once the world’s 79th richest person according to Forbes and owner of the French soccer club AS Monaco, has been asked by a Swiss Court to pay an astounding $4.5 billion to his ex-wife, Elena Rybolovleva. This kind of a divorce settlement has never been heard before and is all set to enter the record books if the man does not appeal or loses his appeal.

The Pros and Cons of Dating a Techie Boyfriend - Cosmopolitan Infographic

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This infographic is featured in the latest Cosmopolitan's "Manthropology" section with the title "Bros & Cons: The Start-Up Techie." As a woman married to a start-up techie of her own, and friends with a couple of other techies, I can tell you that the graphic is right on the mark. I didn't have this kind of guide when I was dating Atala and have had to learn blind. For anybody considering dating a techie, this will certainly come in handy.

Fiction - The Caged Bird Sings By Inyamu #BringBackOurGirls

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It’s the end of another day, and we’re stuck in the gloominess of power cuts. The night air is chilly, a huge relief from the scorching heat of the afternoon sun.

There are candles burning, as some of the girls study, while others talk about absolutely nothing... conversations about fashion, to the comic appearance of one of the teachers to Kannywood movies. Me? I’m just sitting here, wanting more out of life as Miriam weaves my hair. Dreaming of the day when I’ll burst out of this life I am cocooned in. The life of a small village, where fear and caution has been the order of the day lately… if ever I will.

Do You Remember Your Firsts With Your Partner?

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By Nkem Akinsoto

The online and long distance beginnings of my relationship with Atala is legend by now [Read Here], but suffice to say, we met for the first time already having deep feelings for each other which we refused to call love, and we lived thousands of miles and continents apart.