Mattswaggz: It won't be another case of Vietnam because no ground invasion on the cards.....the aim is to cripple Irans advanced military capabilities and keep it that way.... anything else is jara and that's what they're doing now.
That's the point, any airstrikes done without boots on the ground won't accomplish anything. Iran knows these and have dug tunnels and bunkers already. Their regime will stay intact. This is a waste of time. Though the funny thing there too is that the American intelligence community know this too. Why they told trump not to attack!! But that man only knows how to shoot himself on the foot.
Mattswaggz: I said it....the US and Israel already knew Iran will put up a good fight and it won't be a walk over but they're ready to see it through till the end.....and once Iran is crippled they'll never let it get this strong again.
Actually the US can't fight a prolonged war! Iran knows this by the way. Trump saying shit means nothing. You should know trump by now. He is one of those kind of people that once they tell you to go right, pls go left. He never says the truth. That said, Iran has prepared for this and have been preparing for this. This would be another case of Vietnam, Iraq war. The republicans never learn!!!
masterfactor: By their words you can spot a coward. Two against one, and IRAn is still holding up, Iran need to be study in the university
Iran can weather a prolonged war. They have been under sanctions for ever and survived. The US and Israel can't indefinitely continue a prolonged war without boots on the ground. Those boots won't happen from US and Europe wouldn't do anything about it as Russia and Ukraine is still not done. I think Trump opened this front to distract from Epstein and I believe Putin asked him for help. Putin might make another massive offensive for Ukraine.
wildcatter23: Based on 17 years of experience, here is my seasoned perspective:
Until transparency is made the standard in a relationship, issues of deceit and "double-life" behavior will always rear their ugly head.
Stringent emotional boundaries must be established to checkmate future occurrences of this gaslighting.
To the matter at hand, it is best to realize that "love bombing" and prayers for your family cannot right these inconsistencies. This is a shield to enable you drop your guard.
Because as a Man, if a Woman wants to keep you as a shield while maintaining "toasters" and hiding her screen in the dark, all she has to do is introduce you to her father and shed a few tears of affection to cloud your judgment.
The Bottom Line: You are not overthinking; you are observing a pattern of compartmentalization. These are red flags.
Real memories stay consistent, but hers shift to fit the moment.
She is using her family and "warmth" as a credibility shield to mask digital infidelity and phone guarding.
My Advice: Confront her directly before the March visit.
If she reacts with anger or more redirection rather than accountability, you must reconsider this marriage.
A foundation built on "recycled pictures" and hidden chats will eventually collapse.
Do not let her "redirection" stop you from protecting your peace.
Be gided
Actually this is the best advice here so far. Confronting her will show her for who she is. There is no how she will get angry if she is committed to you and those others are just distraction. Unless the OP is the distraction and one of the others is the main guy.
PatientofYabale: I am in a long distance relationship. We have been together 4 months, met physically several times and she has introduced me to her entire family including her father. I am planning a family visit in March. I genuinely care about her but I keep noticing things that disturb my peace and I need honest outside perspective.
What I Have Noticed A Man's Voice In Her Background During a voice note she sent me a man's voice was clearly audible in the background. In the voice note she first talked about her day before mentioning that a man stopped her and that she did not want to answer him because he was acting like an slowpoke. When I asked further she gave three completely different versions of the same story across text and voice notes. Real memories stay consistent. This one kept changing. The fact that she buried the explanation inside other conversation rather than addressing it naturally also stood out to me. Dark Video Call During a video call she was sitting in complete darkness. I could not see her environment or who was around her. It felt deliberate. Chatting Someone During Our Video Call I noticed she was actively typing and chatting someone else while we were on video call together. When I suggested switching to voice call she said her battery was critically low. Recycled Pictures She sent me pictures she had already sent me before. This suggests the same content is going to multiple people. Phone Behavior When We Are Together Physically She quickly turned her phone over when I glanced at it and kept it on silent around me. The Toaster Situation She told me a man is disturbing her but kept his number and was actively watching his WhatsApp status. She even admitted she is curious about one of the guys. She also told me that if she posts our pictures publicly some guys will stop disturbing her. That felt like she was using me as a shield rather than genuinely wanting to show me off. Her Ex Her ex called last month using a new number meaning his original was blocked but he found another way through. The Cheating Post The morning after I was less available than usual she sent me a post about women cheating with strong emotional commentary. The timing felt very deliberate. Never Mentioned Cheating As A Red Flag When I asked her to list relationship red flags she listed many things but never once mentioned cheating. The most obvious one. She avoided it completely. She Checked My Phone She went through my phone behind my back. Consistent Love Bombing After every suspicious moment she immediately floods the conversation with intense affection. She even told me directly not to think after the background man situation. It feels less like comfort and more like redirection.
The Confusing Part She is genuinely warm, hardworking and family oriented. She prayed specifically for my sick father. She introduced me to her entire family. The love feels real. But something consistently feels off and I cannot ignore it.
What I Need Advice On Should I confront her directly before the March visit? Is this pattern serious enough to reconsider the relationship? Or am I reading too much into things? I want to make the right decision especially since I am considering this person for marriage. Any honest advice is appreciated. 🙏
You care about her. Get her home with you alone. Sit down and have that conversation. The conversation that reveals all. No topic is taboo! Get the lies out of the way. Talk straight. You will know if she is telling you cock and bull story. She can't lie forever.
But note one thing. People's talk don't always equate to actions. Means she might tell U her own truth based on how she sees it, doesn't mean it's the truth. But then you will see the lies there and the actions that don't fit
essentialone: If "she enjoyed it way more than you did", then she should be thanking me even after Raping her. Use your brain for what it is meant for.
No one was talking about rape here. You are weird and a pervert. Use your brain, thats what it's for.
Pukkalolo: As a Man, You can pay her bride price with blood, sweat… You can slave 12-hour days, six days a week working to provide for her, to fund the house bills, the kids' school fees and feeding, take care of her expenses, send money to her family back home….
You can literally stand in front of a truck to save her life, die for her without a second thought…
Regardless of that… She'd still raise her voice at you in your own house. Still roll her eyes when you open your mouth, as if your words are already beneath her notice. Still talk back to you with that sharp, cutting tone she’d never dare use on her boss, her pastor, or the gym instructor who barks orders at her. Still dismiss your opinion mid-sentence, like it’s background noise, like you’re her annoying younger brother instead of the man who carries the roof over her head.
And worse…sometimes even straight-up punish you by locking her legs and denying you sex for days, weeks or months, just to prove a point.
Meanwhile, the same woman walks into her boss's office, softens her tone, nods quickly, says "Yes sir" without hesitation, stays late if asked, absorbs criticism from her Boss calmly.
The same woman sits in church, hangs on every word her pastor drops, kneels down for him to lay his hands on her, calls him "My Daddy in the Lord," never dares interrupt or question his authority.
The same woman shows up to the gym, lets the instructor bark orders, correct her by sexually touching her hips, ass, thighs, laps… and she obeys, sweats, smiles through the pain, says "Thank you sir" after.
Why?
Why does she highly respect her Boss, Pastor and gym instructors but disrespect you her husband/ loyal boyfriend?
Because her Boss, Pastor and gym instructors occupy frames of unapologetic dominance, consequence, and zero emotional neediness…
Her boss doesn't need her approval to exist. He doesn't plead for her respect. He demand it with consequences baked in: miss a deadline and the salary vanishes… He can fire her tomorrow. Demote her. His world doesn't collapse if she walks away angry. So he gives orders, expects compliance. She feels his dominance. That dominance triggers respect, and subconscious attraction in her.
Her pastor doesn’t need emotional support from her. No “honey, do you think I should bla bla bla?”. He doesn't need her approval… He stands on a pulpit and speaks with confidence, as if he and God just ate breakfast that morning.
Her gym instructor… Same thing. He pushes her limits, doesn't care if she likes him… he cares if she progresses. He punishes laziness with more reps, more pain. No negotiation. No "please babe, can you bla bla bla?" He literally just gives raw directive energy.
Lions roar and the pride moves. Sheep bleat and hope someone listens. Most husbands bleat. Most husbands are Sheeps.
Here's the bitter truth…
The moment you become her "husband," is the moment you lose the very polarity that made her wet for you in the first place.
Why?
Because society, church, media, aunties tell you "husband" means:
- Provider first, leader second (or never).
- Soften your masculinity to "keep peace."
- Avoid conflict at all costs ("happy wife, happy life".
- Seek her agreement before making any decisions.
- Apologize even when you're right.
This is how a husband becomes predictable, needy for her sex, her “yes.” You trade being a demanding lion for being her accommodating sheep… and then act surprised when the jungle laws still apply.
Remember, lions sit at the top of the food chain. So lions get the best food. That’s exactly why her pastor, her boss, and her gym instructor get her best behavior: submissive, eager-to-please version of her… the soft voice, the quick “Yes sir,” the bowed head, the extra effort…
Look, Men…
Women are wired (evolutionarily, psychologically, call it what you want) to feel a raw attraction toward men who demand… not beg, not negotiate, not explain themselves...
Demanding men create tension. Tension creates heat. Heat creates sexual attraction or submission.
Boss demands output… she delivers or loses income. That create tension and heat. So she works hard to please her Boss.
You: the husband or the loyal boyfriend , demand nothing real from her. Or when you do, it sounds weak like this: “Please don’t talk to me like that…”
No consequence. No grounded dominance.
So she frustrate you,. She pushes. She argues. She gives you attitude.
Not because she’s evil. Not because she’s a bad wife. But because something primal in her is whispering: “Why does this man feel so weak?” or “Did I marry a man… or a boy who needs my approval to function?”
And every time you fold, over-explain, bribe with gifts, or avoid confrontation to “keep the peace,” you don’t create peace. You confirm your own weakness.
And female attraction doesn’t attach to weakness. It slowly detaches from it. Then she starts cheating on you.
Be wise, brothers...
Stay blessed
All this writeup but you didn't make any point. What's your point again?
Iran has said they have long prepared for the eventuality of an American attack. They already have more than 4 Ayatollahs as replacements for anyone that is killed. That is why they rejected Trump's ceasefire call cos they know from history the US can't fight a prolonged war. Imagine the aggressor Trump begging for ceasefire? Trump bite more than he can chew here. He fell into this trap unprepared.
press9jatv: US destroyed ‘9 Iranian Naval ships’ — Trump
I have just been informed that we have destroyed and sunk 9 Iranian Naval Ships, some of them relatively large and important. We are going after the rest — They will soon be floating at the bottom of the sea, also! In a different attack, we largely destroyed their Naval Headquarters. Other than that, their Navy is doing very well! PRESIDENT DONALD J. TRUMP
‘Going after the rest’
Liar liar!! Trump can't shoulder a prolonged war without Congress
daylay7: I came across this on the social media and I want to know the opinion of naira nations. The question is, is payback cheating okay in a marriage?
ADVISE HIM, ONLY FOR MATURE MINDS. I cheated on my wife one time in our 3rd year of marriage.. she saw a text from the lady and confronted me crying and asking me where she went wrong.. she spoke to me in such a way that I felt useless and ashamed of my self.. indeed she’s a good woman who has stood by me all these years and this is how I repay her.. I went sober.. and very remorseful.. I confessed everything to her and exposed the lady In question.. She cried.. for several days and night.. she starved herself.. she was almost slipping into depression but with Gods help and my constant apologizing and actions she pulled through.. she told me she has forgiven me and I should not worry no soul will ever know about it.. I was like God thank you for the blessed wife you gave me.. she returned to being my sweet, loving and affectionate wife again and we were able to heal from the hurt .. I promised her and vowed to God never to ever cheat on her as long as I’m alive and this is our 7th year I have kept that promise by Gods grace.. two weeks ago my wife told me she was traveling to attend a wedding in another state.. her friends baby sisters wedding.. she even bought a lace.. sewed it, bought gele, and a purse.. I helped her book her flight, I drove her to the airport and even gave her extra money for spending.. I took care of the kids while she was away (she was supposed to be gone for 4 days ) the next day.. our fist daughter woke up with a high fever and I was panicking.. I rushed her to the hospital and they put her on admission instantly cos she had severe malaria.. then I tried to reach my wife at least to inform her.. her numbers were all switched off.. I’m not the type to be calling my wife’s friends but I had to call the friend she told me she was going to see just to inform her of the emergency.. so Was shocked to hear that my wife said she was coming to her place.. at first i greeted her and said ah ah madam how the preparation coming up? She was like what preparation sir?? I said your sisters wedding.. she said which sister? I immediately knew something was not right but I pretended so as not to embarrass my wife any further .. I cut the call and tried to keep my cool.. after series of medication she was stable.. my wife called me hours later and was apologizing that her and her friend (the one I called went to market to do some shopping and decided to leave their fones at home so it won’t get lost) I said okay no problem.. she encouraged me to be strong and even prayed over the fine and sang for our daughter.. she returned home after 3 more days and I was already disgusted by her presence.. I tried to be calm and act normal until our daughter was very strong and recovered fully.. one morning after I dropped them off at school I returned home to my wife who was still in bed.. Then I asked her to get up we needed to talk.. I asked her politely where she travelled to but she was acting clueless and pretending I went for my friends sisters wedding nau.. didn’t I tell you.. why are you asking me again She even tried to call the friend to ask her but I told her it’s fine she should not worry because I already talked to the friend and she told me she hasn’t seen you in a very long time.. I became furious!! Because she was even trying to deny to my face.. I pressed and pressed her until she confessed that she travelled with her lover to Ghana !! I got the shock of my entire life.. my own wife did not just cheat, she travelled all the way to defile herself I asked her why and she said she’s sorry.. that she felt betrayed when I cheated on her.. and that she hasn’t been able to get it of her head.. that’s why she decide to get some distraction.. it’s been 4 years ago since that one Incident I had.. and she was the one who prayed with me and begged God to forgive me.. only for her to be plotting her own.. I o don’t even know what I’m feeling in my heart presently.. I left the house and I’ve been staying at my late moms house .. she’s been calling me and sending me lots of epistles but I’m too weak to even face her right now.. how could she? My chest literally feels like exploding with pain.. the upsetting part is that my wife is extremely beautiful and her body is beyond amazing.. the thought that another man has seen it all and touched it and felt it and been inside her is just killing me I want to die already!! For the first time in my marriage I cried profusely like a baby.. I can’t stand it.. I’m disgusted and perplexed!!!! I don’t even know what to do next.. #copied
What goes around comes around. Marriage is not for the faint hearted. Besides marriage is not by force, it is something you do willingly.
ebubeson: Please if you have a Fiancee, talk to her about whom she visits during your wedding preparation, also caution her never to give her EX wedding card in places where they are all alone. Again, if you feel her Exes should not attend your wedding, especially if they have had sex in the past, please say your mind if it bothers you. Don't be carried away with any complain of "you are insecure etc"
I have actually written on this before, and it is about someone I know about who said of a lady that had affair with her EX when she went to give her wedding card to him. Another lady also talked of a lady who had affair with her EX when she went to give wedding card.
I watched a clergy say: either he said 70% or about 70% of firstborns are not from the husbands. This may be for Nigeria. If it is truly so, then we may be in some serious issues on generational, bloodline and lineage distortion.
If things get worse, one day knowing through DNA that all your children are yours may feel like you have won a trophy.
Only God knows every wedding Saturday, the number of ladies who slept with their EXES before that day.
If you say you are a good wife-material, a good wife-material should not sleep with her EX close to her wedding day.
To guys, it is also bad to cheat before your wedding day and in marriage.
If God has given you a faithful and God-fearing lady as your Fiancée, please treat her well and protect her.
What you can't see you can't stop. Be happy she chose you not him. Move on. If you need DNA for peace of mind then get one. Finish!
Dpsychologist: This argument keeps trending because people keep missing the point.
Some say men are afraid of successful women. Others say that’s rubbish and an excuse.
The truth sits uncomfortably in the middle, and that’s why nobody wants to stay there.
Let’s clear one thing first and like the tweet in the image below says: Modern men are not strangers to capable women. We were raised by working mothers, taught by female teachers, managed by female bosses, and went to school with ambitious girls. Female success is not a shock. It is normal life.
So no, success alone is not what scares most men.
But let’s not lie to ourselves either. Some men are intimidated by successful women. Not all men and not most men. But enough to make the conversation valid. If men can feel threatened by another man’s success, why should a woman’s success be magically different? Ego has no gender.
Now here is the part both sides tend to avoid talking about much.
What many men react to is not success, but what sometimes follows it. A change in attitude. Respect quietly leaving the room. Confidence crossing the line into contempt. Independence being used as an excuse to avoid accountability.
At the same time, number of women are actually exhausted. Tired of shrinking themselves. Tired of being told to be less loud, less confident, less visible. Tired of their confidence being labelled arrogance simply because it comes from a woman.
Both experiences are real.
The problem starts when people turn personal experiences into universal laws. “All men are intimidated” is false. “No man is intimidated” is also false.
The real issue is insecurity, poor emotional maturity, and lack of balance.
A secure man is not threatened by a woman’s growth. He is inspired by it. A grounded woman does not use success as a weapon. She carries it with grace.
Confidence is not arrogance. Independence is not disrespect. Success is not superiority.
Marriage is not boxing. It is not power play. It is not a battle for who earns more or talks louder. It is partnership.
Ideal 'Equality' is not about using history as leverage. It is about shared standards today. Empowerment is not exemption from accountability. It is responsibility with power.
If your success makes someone uncomfortable, it might be their insecurity. If your success turns you into someone difficult to live with, it might be your character.
Both things can be true at the same time.
Until we learn to talk about this honestly, without shouting “men” or “women” like war slogans, this debate will keep recycling itself.
Now, who is ready for that uncomfortable honesty?
Question is are women scared of successful men? No they are not. So why should men be if the table is turned?
ruggedtimi: Epstein’s case has been lingering for more than a decade. For many Americans, the major focus has been on Donald Trump’s relationship and possible involvement with Epstein. My view is that Epstein had world leaders and some of the richest men at his beck and call, organizing parties designed to indulge their fantasies and make them feel untouchable. Allegations that he was a Mossad agent have been circulating recently, and rumors persist that he is still alive fueled by accounts from the prison warden on duty the day he allegedly committed suicide. To me, the Epstein files represent one of the biggest worldwide scandals since watergate, Wiki leaks and Panama Papers. The man was a predator, a manipulator and truly a devil’s Boy. With his global connections, I still wonder how he was ever allowed to be arrested.
There is also allegations that he is a double or triple agent by the Russians, Mossad and the Americans. The issue is that no one knew for sure where his alliance held. He has Putin on speeddail amongst other people. I so hope we get to know the whole truth. But I fear that will never happen. Whichever way, what's important is that the victims get justice
MockingBird: I'm a Nigerian and I currently live in one of the coldest provinces in Canada with no plans to return back to Nigeria any time soon as it is clear that Nigeria has become over 10 times worse since I left Nigeria about 4 years ago.
The current average life expectancy of Canadians is 83 years versus 55 years for Nigerians. The question that begs for answer therefore is that what are the factors that are responsible for this great difference in average life expectancy.
I may not be able to point to all, but from my close observation having lived in both countries, I have noticed that one major reason for this is DIET.
First thing I noticed is that Canadians have access to lots of fruits and vegetables and these are not just for a select few but they are available and affordable to everybody in the society. It might shock us as Nigerians to know that even though banana doesn't grow in Canada, Canadians eat way more Banana that Nigerians do. Banana (whether organic or GMO) is available to Canadians every single day of the year. Same with Plantains.
As a matter of fact, I learnt how to bake Banana bread because often times, you may have over ripe bananas at home which may not be edible but could be only be used for one thing - Banana bread. So without learning how to bake banana bread, you will have lots of banana getting rotten and thrown away at home.
On the flip side, as one who stayed in Abuja, Nigeria and driving through Berger I remember buying Banana from women and girls hulking banana around the Utako market. Back then it was usually for around N1,000 to N1,500 for a decent bunch. I don't know how much they may be now with the worsened state of the economy. In Canada, you can buy one or two fingers of banana if that is your wish. In Nigeria, you dare not as you will immediately be cursed by the sellers. There are far far more fruits and vegetables that Canadians eat that Nigerians would have no access to.
The second reason I think Canadians have better health compared to Nigerians is because of their access to proteins compared to Nigerians. By proteins, I mean eggs, milks, chicken, meat and fish. Their milk here is majorly a sugarless liquid in 1 to 4 liters compared to the sweetened powdered and tin milk we have in Nigeria. The average Canadian drinks milk like water compared to a Nigerian and you can be sure of the nutrients in the milk as their dairy industry is heavily protected and regulated with price ceilings specified by the government.
My summary therefore is that nutritious food availability is one of the major reasons why a resident of one country may live longer compared to a resident of another country. What do you think. Let me hear your thoughts.
Your assessment of the situation is flawed. There are lots of reasons why Canadian life expectancy might seem more than that for Nigerian and I will list a few without bordering to explain them. 1) Data deficiency 2) Social unrest/ Riots 3) Insecurity 4) Extrajudicial killings 5) Malnutrition / Diary 6) Migration 7) Social structure Economy 9) Purchasing power/ Social class/ poverty 10) Government policies
There are lots more reasons but these are the few that came to mind in the short time. You can all add your own
Photos) President Donald Trump's comments on Thursday about Nato soldiers fighting in Afghanistan angered many veterans and politicians
That's trying to walk back your vomit. You can't walk back what was already said just like you can't cancel history. It's stuck in time... NATO soldiers heard you right and they wouldn't forget. Only thing remaining is to make sure his sorry ass is removed, he has caused enough destruction.
Tonto Dikeh tearfully shares testiimony in Church of how she reconciled with her ex-husband, Olakunle Churchill, and allowed him into their son’s life.
Marvieduke: In a viral video on facebook where a man got stuck on a married woman in a hotel, in the video circulating online it was visible where people were seen carry the couple together into the back of an ambulance bus. Below is the link to the video that is circulated online
omoredia: How would u know? U that dont have good roads let alone good schools
Don't insult Nigeria to make a point. They have their issues albeit chronic ones. But anyone that has been out of Nigeria know the difference. Go and see for yourself, there is video evidence everywhere
Wallade: Verify information so that you can balance the news. The NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte was asked to verify what Donald Trump said and Mark Rutte clearly stated that Donald Trump and himself didn't discusss Greenland in their conversation. There was no agreement on Greenland.
Donald Trump is an unrepentant and pathological liar, he is deceptive and perverted. He just lied again!
Exactly, that is why I don't understand people that say they love him. I fail to understand it
Love him or hate him, The world needs Trump from all those presidents who has no regards to it celitizen ,
Trump is not your regular kind of politician,He is a business man and do the talk.
The world doesn't need that type of politician , that lies, doesn't say the truth, causes chaos then turn around and say he solve the chaos he caused. The world doesn't need people that manufacture lies. Spare us the Bs
omoredia: Agreement is agreement. Power determines how it will go. Oga Trump carry go
The power in this thing was not Trump. He walked out of that meeting deflated and destroyed. He would have raved and screamed and posted on social media had he gotten his way and you know that. That he didn't do it shows they destroyed him. But EU and NATO won't embarrass him cos they would allow him save face
Capernum: I love trump... He knows exactly how to back out when opposition is overwhelming. The man at some point appreciated the leadership of Iran for not executing her citizens. Trump is just a bully, he's not insane.
Trump can't have Greenland, simple. No negotiations, nothing. Am glad the EU general secretary made that clear to him. Lol, we all saw a defeated Trump come out of that meeting with his tail between his legs.
Foreign Affairs › Re: "Wars Can Be Fought Forever, The US Is Stocked And Ready To Win" - Trump by drnoel: 12:50pm On Mar 03
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