Old age is one of the greatest challenges of human race. Investment is very important and necessary.
U can Invest in many areas, such as:
1. Most importantly, Invest in yourself.
2. Invest in people I.e. help the needy, teach people on how to fish. Be a mentor. In your old age fortune may smile on you.
3. Invest in God's work I.e. Kingdom investment is a key as child of God. The rewards may not be now, but later in your old age. Moreover, its could open generational doors through your children.
4. Invest in our parents. No matter how little, pls remember your parents. Note, " what a man sow, shall he also reap " . ie. give to ur parents at old age.
5. Invest in your children. Give them the best within ur reach. Because, your children are your greatest access. Like someone said earlier; pave ways for them. Put your children on a success paths by encouraging them to achieved their dreams. When dreams are achieved, success becomes inevitable.
6. Lastly, invest in prayers for your old age. Prayers are like money kept in the bank.... prayer never dies!

nnamdi640:
All the 7 points Op mentioned still fall on lack of love. Most marriage nowadays is not built on love. Some people just marry just because others are doing it, some marry because of pressure from relatives and so no, by the time they see the reality of marriage, they tend to separate.

The Op pointer very valid points. Moreover, on my opinion, love is the least ones should focus on, because, love fades away due to passage of time, familiarity, high expectations, pressure, changes etc. However, marriage should be build on values: orientation(i.e. family-oriented), character of that person I.e. does your partner respect, care and love his/her parents. Therefore, pls learn tolerance, adaptability, respect ur spouse and the vows you both made. Above all, the fear of God is paramount..... pls have a nice day!

Randy111:
RIP to the young man.

But which one is major loss to BAM? movement abi?

Means; Business Administration and Management (BAM)...... Rivpoly.

Calibrator:
They are one of the most understanding and peace loving set of women.


Once dated a female amateur boxer so I know what I am talking about.

I guess u are right.

Calicoe:
Wahala for boyfriend wen do anyhow for where this one dey

Blessing is not that type.... I know her very well. If nobody introduces her to you, you won't even know this is Blessing Oborodudu representing Nigeria. She is a cool and calm baby.

Congratulations Blessing Oborodudu... NDU is proud of you!
Indeed, God gives grace to the humble.
During our undergraduate days back in school, Blessing always keep low profile of herself, she hardly boost or brag. If nobody introduces her to you, you won't even know this is Blessing Oborodu representing Nigeria all over the world. U are an epitome of humility.

Mogadishuu:
The op is now an elder because he just shared an experience of his for we the single guys. Background check isn't just about her WhatsApp or Facebook... Go to her area, ask about her.
In the olden days, that's what our parents did. They made research into the family they intend having a union with

And as a woman/man if you were raised by a single parent endeavor to go for counceling before wedding

I agreed with you...

OChimex:


Just your explanations show how immature you are. No offence. The excuses you gave for being confused and seeking advice is too flimsy of which a more mentality mature man would never give such as an excuse to get confused about marrying someone he loves.
Maturity comes when you know this world is full of risks and troubles and you try to manage yours without being confused or disorganised.

Wise words!!
Marriage involves adequate preparation, i.e prepare for the known and the unknown, because Marriage changes people.
For ur girlfriend siblings; I don't think that is big issue for u to quit. Just walk on yourself and your relationship by Reading Marriage books, learn more on Marriage and learn on how to manage ur partner and her siblings. Marriage is spiritual, but involves more practical.

helpee:
so everything you just said now....how can you prove them? did you see the phone in her hands? Her friends can snap her. Her friends can upload it. So your friends can't post you on Instagram ? what is the point of your argument self cos I don't understand? You make it seem every pix must be taken by yourself, uploaded by yourself etc. You guys are just working yourself unneccesarily over something that will soon be forgotten. The school won't risk being sued unneccesarily over trivial issue once she apologise. The case will soon be buried once it is clear the lesson is learnt. I don't even understand the context in which you are using the word STUPID in your post. It sounds somehow

pls, 'STUPID' wasn't for you.
The word was used to buttress my point. However, she cannot claim not to be aware of the said post....

helpee:
Court is not that straightforward. She can even claim someone signed it on her cloth and she wasn't even aware what was written on the shirt since so many people were signing on her cloth that day. Did you see her write it on the cloth? So assuming one of her friends playfully wrote it on her cloth during the celebration will you still send her back to 200level. Let her get a good lawyer and you will understand why people run away from court.. they can turn case upside down

pls, your argument is shortsighted.... assuming your friends signed on your shirt negatively, then u snapped yourself with negatively signed shirt, then u uploaded yourself with a negatively signed shirt on social media. Abeg, everyone is not stupid, but few.

Captain8:
you are big fool i swear...... bayelsa is fully Ijaw...though urhobo have one community in bayelsa of ofoni...
any other person in bayelsa is a business migrant....
Ijaws are 60% in rivers state..
Ijaws are 30% in delta..
Ijaws are 100% in bayelsa..

Ijaws are only minority in ondo, edo, akwa ibom, abia,

pls u're not 100% correct sir. Bayelsa is not fully Ijaw.... Ijaws are the majority in Bayelsa State... I live their.

Amb1045:
have you been to Bayless before. They have other tribes that are not okay in Bayless. Few ijaw in delta, rivers, ondo. Make injuries before you begin see talk

Oga, na Bayelsa, no be Bayless o.... for a fact, Bayelsa State has highest number of Ijaws than any other tribes. I live in BY.

akinade28:

So what other things will make marriage work? If love, sex and money isn't enough. I really wish to know, reading stories like this makes marriage scary for me oo

. My dear, it's 'VALUES'. Because, love fades, sex drive drains due to responsibilities and passage of time(when age sets in). Most importantly, adequate preparations for marriage and not the wedding. Just expect anything can happen.... adequate preparations for exams help you alot in exams hall, I hope u understand. Wish you all the best!

victons:

Your last statement made sense though. But I've recently been with this girl that has a brother and both are currently being raised by their single mother.
Though she would tell me she's a feminist, I've tried to see her act awkward but she's gradually proving she's not the girl I'm expecting from her background.

.. bro, that's what they always says. Some may even to tells u: if u slapped them by the right sheek, and turned the other side for u to slap and nothing will happen. My guy, just few weeks after the wedding they would turn to something else... lol!!! Women ;fear them. We have no choice than to love, manage and care for them. They are wonderful creature.

Bola146:
Marriage I don't know why I'm always shocked when I see this word. May we never be victim of bad spouse. If you marry the wrong person, na the end be that Lord, I don't pray for a bad man as husband please

... sincerely speaking, marriage is sweet, fun, fulfilly. But, u must be prepared i.e. get prepared before relationship, courtship, during marriage..... pls, open ur eyes well o, be sensitive, pay attention to details. 'LOVE' alone is not enough to sustain marriage during rough times, it takes lots of courage, understanding and adequate preparation... Pls note; any exams u adequately prepared for, u don't struggle to succeed.

Jman06:
Companionship that one can easily get from family, friends, fraternities, escorts, and even some oloshos?

This is the reason I think marriage has no use, if it's about so called companionship!

Not absolute... there are many things ur spouse can do for u, and those mentioned wouldn't fit in....

NwaAmaikpe:





So he has the mouth to celebrate his wife but he locked it up when TB Joshua died.
No condolence messages, no tributes, no burial attendances not even a social media post acknowledging being aware of TBJ's passing yet he is a servant of Jesus.

And it is this same man we showed an outpouring of love when his son died.

Daddy G.O that can not practice what he preaches by showing love to 'enemies' is that one a daddy G.O?

Daddy G.O that followed in the Occupy Nigeria subsidy protests during GEJ but now calls for prayers for the insecurity problem.

Oga, If u don't have something reasonable to comment just keep ... Ur likes just like to create problems when there are none.

Often occurrences in our Higher Institutions.... It is act of distraction to the lecture na.