What Does Trust Mean To You?

A relationship without trust is like a phone without service, all you do is play games.

I retweeted this above sentence one day and someone asked me, "And what is the definition of trust?" I found it interesting that I had to stop and think about my answer. It is generally assumed that trust is important in any relationship and we're all quick to trot it out when listing qualities of a good relationship. But we forget that trust is very multifaceted, and means different things to different people. My final response was, "trust is believing the relationship and the person in it with you mean good for you. Always."

So We Do Not Forget - PS, I Love You

On June 4th 2012, I called on the general public to contribute to an anthology in commemoration all those lost in Dana Airlines Flight 9J-992 from Abuja to Lagos on Sunday 3rd of June. Several entries were received at naijastories.com and for the next few days, I'll be publishing some of them here. You can click this link to download the complete anthology.

PS, I Love You by Ife Watson

You sang and whistled to yourself as you lathered your body in the bathroom that morning. As you climbed out of the bath tub, your feet slipped and your head hit the hand basin hard. You yelped in pain and went to the mirror to check your face. You saw a lump; the size of a guinea fowl’s egg on your forehead. You were not one to wallow in self-pity, so you went to the freezer to get some ice to put on it. As you entered the room, you hit your right foot against the chest of drawers. This time, you groaned in pain like a bitch dog in labour. You snapped your fingers in a swift motion around your head and threw your fingers backward into the air.

Dear Myne - I'm Torn Between Two Men

Dear Myne, am in my mid twenties, i have just a year more to graduate from school, i work and have a bf who doesn't like 9-5 jobs. he says he prefers street money which is not constant but can come big. not long ago i met a new guy thru a cousin. the guy is serving presently in a bank. he loves me and wants to settle down with me.

Jennifer Aniston Engaged - Older is Wiser?

With the announcement of the engagement between Jennifer Aniston and boyfriend Justin Theroux was this quote made by the actress earlier this year, "Having experienced everything you don't want in a partner over time, it starts to narrow down to what you actually do want. As I get older, I realize what qualities are important in love and what suits me. And what I won't settle for." I can't help but totally agree.

What are your thoughts on finding love and lasting relationships when one is older, and hopefully wiser?

The Golden Couple - Jaqueline Carvalho and Murilo Endres

The MVP Brazilian volleyball player Jacqueline Carvalho won gold for her country at the 2008 Olympics and also at the 2012 London Olympics. She got my attention when it was mentioned in the commentary as the game went on that her husband, Murilo Endres, was also on the male volleyball team for Brazil. I'm just watching the male volleyball finals for gold and Brazil is leading Russia. All the best to him. I also googled them and found they have a sweet love story...

No Way by Becca ft MI - Music Video Romance

This video is for Becca's latest single - No Way, and features MI, the Nigerian rapper. Becca is an upcoming Ghanaian musician who I have been recently checking out and liking her music. She has a mellow, African highlife sound that I find soothing as well as entertaining. She has a few romance meets music videos and I'll be sharing some of those later.  Enjoy this...

Weekend Pictures - Federal Circle in Washington DC

This is a largely wordless post. Enjoy and have a great weekend, Mwah!

Describe your last EX with a Movie Title

Mine would be Love Without Language, it is a Nollywood oldie. What about you? Feel free to choose any movie from any place, Hollywood, Bolly or Nolly.

Have a relaxing weekend, mwah!

What Would You Do If You Saw A Zombie?

Even though I have watched my fair share of zombie movies, starting from sneaking in Night of the evil dead around 10years old while my parents were away, I would probably jump out of my skin and run the other way if I saw one. The video above is part of a marketing campaign for Walking Dead and they got some pretty funny reactions. What would be your first instinct if you see a zombie in real life?

A Reader Responds - Who Says Infidelity is Bad?

Apart from the regular Dear Myne's, I get a lot of responses to my posts from readers of this blog, especially those who subscribe to receive it in their inbox. However, this response was so detailed I requested from the sender to post it here. She thinks I was being subjective in terming infidelity bad and promiscuity as reprehensible, since life is about different strokes for different folks. Well, read the response...