Happy spouses, happy homes

Marriage is not a bed of roses and couples cannot have it good always. For a couple, there are ways to live happily ever after. You only need to take a step

Commend her looks

For the husband, romance and court her physically with a steady flow of affection. Let her know she is that sweet girl you met and married many years ago. Remember the affectionate way you would hold her hand, put your arms around her waist, and kiss her softly while you were engaged? Do that again and tell her she is beautiful. When you do that, you will make her day!

Victor: “I treat her well and make her feel like she is a sweet girl. There is no other way to celebrate a woman than to let her know that she is still as sweet as she was when you first met her. Let her understand that she is still a brand new woman even if she has given birth to children. Once that is done, your home will always be in a very good order. Some men find it difficult to even take their wives out. I believe you should take your wife out. This is because she will feel good and her love for you will be renewed

— Victor Osuagwu, an actor, is married to Roseline

Be romantic

Nothing stops you from writing a poem for your wife. A poem that you have composed yourself will make her feel really special. You can also compose a song and make it as romantic as possible, whether it rhymes or not!

Hafiz: “I am not a good singer but I compose songs for my wife. When I know that I have offended her, I would sing her a song with my crooked voice! It has been fun actually, whether in anger or merriment. Most of the misunderstandings we have in the house are everyday friendly disagreements.”

—Hafiz Oyetoro a.k.a Saka, an actor, is married to Olaide

Do the unexpected

Stop by the grocery store and pick up her/his favourite treat. Why not surprise your spouse and remind him/her of the fun person he/she fell in love with?

Titi: “Gbemileke is so romantic. This is because he could come home with a piece of cake or something pretty in a pink box. There was an evening he came home with a box of chocolates for my mother too. I appreciate those smaller things than the bigger ones.”

—Titi Oyinsan, On-Air Personality, is married to Gbemileke

Help with household duties

Participating in house chores or helping your wife in the kitchen, will not make you less than a man. When you go out of your way to help her, she will be happy and incredibly thankful.

Feyikemi: “I don’t know how much beef or pepper cost in the market. My husband helps me to buy them on his way from the abattoir because he is into animal husbandry. I hardly go to the market; he does all that and that make me happy and relaxed.”

—Feyikemi Niyi-Olayinka, actress/presenter, is married to Adeniyi

Be generous

While gifts and vacations are infallible, there are many simpler ways of putting the sparkle back in your spouse’s eyes. All it takes is a bit of generosity and a truly loving heart to make her feel glad that she is your wife.

Kenny: “There are some things my wife appreciates and once those things are honoured, she is easily satisfied. I don’t ask for too much either .Things as little as chocolates and sweets satisfy her. When I go out every day, I don’t come back home empty-handed.”