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  • If the mountain won’t come to Osas, then Osas must go to the mountain or in this case, find the mountain. Instead of continuously singing the chorus to Somebody’s Son by Tiwa Savage, we’ve outlined 5 ways you can take the search upon yourself just in case Somebody’s son is not finding you.

    1. Steal him from another woman

    Somebody’s son may not have found you because another woman found him first. It is up to you to take him from her. After all, you deserve your own person’s biological offspring.

    2. Pretend to be a Zikoko writer

    This one is easy. Just go on Twitter and tweet: “I’d like to speak to a handsome, 6ft tall and rich man in his 30s. Please send me a DM, it’s for a Zikoko article”. Ensure you describe your spec, then wait and see American wonder.

    3. Order him off a dating app

    Somebody’s son is probably waiting for you on a dating app, somewhere on the internet. Sign up and cast your net; what’s the worst that can happen?

    4. Move to Lekki

    They said that women are driving around Lekki and picking up young boys. This is the perfect opportunity to find somebody’s son. Blend in, browse through the streets of Lekki and happy shopping.

    5. Return to the streets

    Somebody’s son may not have found you because you’re no longer on the streets but he is. So go back to the streets and find him.

    If you do everything above and still don’t find somebody’s son, then there’s only one thing left that can help you: you should read this.

  • CW: Some of the themes discussed in this article might be triggering for people with mental illnesses.

    When it comes to navigating relationships, some external factors like mental illness affects the dynamic of said relationships. What’s it like being in love with someone that wants to commit suicide? Who finds it difficult to start each day? We ask seven Nigerians what it’s like being in love with people having mental illnesses:

    Kayode, 24

    As someone who is also mentally ill, it gives me a sense of comfort. I know that this is a space in which there will be no judgement when I have episodes or when life does what it does. It’s comfortable but scary. Scary because I know that death is an option. I don’t know which of us will go first, and it makes me worry.

    Yinka, 28

    Honestly? It can be exhausting, but it doesn’t mean it’s not worth it. Someone I fell in love with had anxiety and bipolar disorder. I knew she couldn’t always control her actions, but some of them hurt me as well. There was a time she cancelled on a date I had planned because she was super anxious that day and was unable to leave the house. It hurt. I wasn’t equipped with the facilities to understand or deal with it, and I don’t think I still am.

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    Amina, 20

    A guy I was in love with has terrible anxiety. It gets so bad that sometimes he can’t go outside. He’s always thinking of a million and one possibilities and he always came up with the worst possible option. If I go without texting him for a few hours, he could assume the relationship is over. This led to me constantly over-explaining myself so he wouldn’t make assumptions. He was afraid of me triggering his anxiety and that was a lot of pressure on me. Loving someone with a mental illness is having to constantly be aware of your every action and inaction because of how much it directly or indirectly affects how they feel mentally.

    Tobi, 22

    As someone that thinks of committing suicide a lot, dating someone who probably thinks of it even more than I do is hard. Very hard. When he takes breaks, I get scared. I worry that this time he has to himself might cause him to hurt himself. I’m really worried and scared when he makes statements like “I just need a break from anything and everyone”. Also, when I am having an episode, I can’t really bring it up because he might be having one too. I don’t want to feel self centred. However, everything is nice when mental illness gives us a chance to breathe. It just doesn’t give us a chance to breathe often.

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    Jumoke, 20

    My current partner and I are both depressed, but I don’t think it affects the quality of the relationship. It’s just that when the low points happen, they’re really low and can be really scary. Sometime this year, my partner tried self-harming and that really broke me. I was far away at the time and all I could do was panic. I know how bad it can get and I want to protect him from everything but I can’t do a lot.

    Depression is shit, and having to keep going because of someone is hard. I’m grateful to be dating someone that goes through the same stuff as me because it makes us very kind and understanding towards each other. Also, it allows me to see things from both sides. As loving someone that has a mental illness and also by navigating your own mental illness while loving someone. I worry that my love is not enough to keep him happy, but I know that I alone can’t be the only source of his happiness and it’s a combination of varying factors. We are mentally struggling, but we manage to keep each other afloat with practical and emotional support.

    John, 22

    It’s not fun. You love your person with everything in you, but when they get manic, it takes everything to love them twice as hard. Being equally mentally ill doesn’t make it easier to deal with. Sometimes, you’d be going through things too but they are in a worse condition so you suck it up and be there for them. If you are in love with someone suicidal either passively or not, you wake up every day wondering if this is the day they die. You will listen to them talk about how much they want to die even though all you want is a long life with them, but you can’t tell them that. You know that’s not what they want to hear, so you listen because that is all you can do. Loving someone with a mental illness means you will learn to leave your insecurities at the door and be softer and kinder while dealing with people.

    I think for me, knowing that she goes through so much makes me want to keep some of my own things from her because I don’t want to add to her problems. I’m just glad that when she needs someone, she knows I am there. I’m not her therapist or a mental health care provider and I know that there’s so little I can actually do, but I do it regardless. I encourage her to seek help and just be there for her.

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    Anu, 21

    Being in love with someone with a mental illness means I have to make a lot of sacrifices. You sacrifice your sleep, your own mental health, your peace, and so many other things. I try to remind myself that love is sacrifice, but does love sacrifice so much? I’m mentally ill myself and whenever I feel overwhelmed and unable to love my partners anymore, I ask myself if I’d want them to give up on me. It’s hard. It’s extremely difficult and it’s not something just anyone can do. At the same time, it’s also safe. It gives me a space where I can live without judgement. My mental illness means I already play life on hard mode, but it’s not all bad. There are days where it feels soft and everywhere is filled with laughter. Loving someone with a mental illness means I have to enjoy each day as it comes, because you can lose everything in a second. It’s reminding myself that at the end of the day, the illness is not about me. They’re the one suffering.

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  • If you call your woman by her first name, she’s just going to assume you hate her. To avoid wrecking your happy home, we helped you gather these cute names you call your girlfriend instead of her government name.

    1. Monkey

    This is a cute name to call your girlfriend but make sure she’s not sensitive to this, else you will sleep outside. Make sure you say it in a sweet way before she bites you for real.

    2. Sweet Pea

    Think of a pea and how cute and tiny it is. Doesn’t that remind you of your girlfriend?

    3. Beautiful

    This is a bit of a low-hanging fruit but you can go for it if this is your first time with cute names.

    4. Baby

    Another low-hanging fruit but it’s sure to leave your babe feeling precious and cute.

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    5. Noodles

    This is perfect, especially if she likes noodles. Change it to Semo if that’s her favourite food.

    6. Gorgeous

    Just like with Beautiful, you can be doing better but if this is your first time flexing your romantic muscle, this is a good place to start.

    7. Snowflake

    You know how no two snowflakes are the same? This is a great way to leave your girlfriend feeling fuzzy on the inside.

    8. Love

    Whether you’re an 18th century English nobleman or a Nigerian man trying his best to pick up a babe at a crowded club, calling someone “love” will never fall out of fashion.

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    9. My better half

    This one is a bit heavy so be sure that you’re on the same page before you let this loose before it results in “had I known.”

    10. Paws

    This is perfect if she’s an animal lover because what is actually cuter than paws?

    11. Light of my life

    Like “my better half” be sure you people are on the same wavelength before you unleash this lesser-known but equally terrifying L word.

    12. Sweet face

    Does she look like a chipmunk? This is the name for her.

    13. Cutie Pie

    This is great if you’re not trying to get too committed but want some cute names to call your girlfriend anyway.

    14. Soulmate

    Be sure to clarify that it’s not the relaxer — it’s how you feel about her.

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    15. Snuggles

    What’s a better way to let her know how you really feel about her inside?

  • Have you fallen in love enough times already or will you fall in love soon?

    Find out here:

  • Before love blinds your eye and you even begin to consider going on a first date with your crush, you need to know these nine things.

    Some of them you’ll have to ask your crush directly, but for others, you’ll need the Sherlock Holmes in you.

    1. Do you have coconut head?

    This will help you determine whether to look for who will be separating your fights. Coconut head plus coconut head equals wahala.

    2. Cereal before milk or milk before cereal?

    In fact, get cereal and milk for them to show you a demo ASAP.

    3. What is the worst food combo you have eaten?

    You need to know if your crush manifests the eating habits of cultists early enough.

    4. Do you like plantain?

    The minute you see their mouth forming the word “No” run for your life.

    5. Which of the swallows do you slander?

    Whether it’s fufu, eba, semo or amala, determine which slander you can tolerate and act accordingly.

    6. Can you get married?

    If marriage is one of your core values, then the earlier you know, the better. Before you’ll fall in love with someone who has sworn to never have anything to do with wedding a ring.

    7. Do you eat ass?

    Better talk now oh if you’re into that. This is not the time to be shy.

    8. Were you active during the #ENDSARS protests?

    If they can’t stand up to fight against an injustice that affects them, is it you they will stand up for in time of trouble? Think about it.

    9. Is this your real name?

    Very important. Before you go on a date and hear their mother call one twenty-two letters name over the phone.

  • Are you a softie like Saga or a hard guy like Angel? Take the quiz:

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  • If you’re a true lovebird, you should be able to unscramble these words before the timer runs out.

    Are you?

    A flower

    You don’t need a clue for this

    Baby with a bow and arrow

    Organ associated with love

    You don’t need a clue for this either

    People love this guy’s day

    A ceremony where people get married

    Almost everyone believes they have one

    This usually comes after a wedding

    People celebrate this

    Everyone wants a bit of this

    You walk down the _

  • There are some vital truths you only get to understand when you experience them firsthand. This is no different in love and relationships. After all, matters of the heart can sometimes be where we learn about ourselves the most – what works for us, and those things we say “never again” to.

    Here are couple of things nobody really tells you, in no particular order.

    1. Some fights aren’t yours to win

    It’s not necessarily about you – people react a certain way because of their triggers. If you’re an empath, then this is one big take-home.

    2. It’s not always butterflies, roses & sunshine

    Some days you won’t feel ‘in love’ and while that can be scary, it’s okay. Many people break up before they learn this.

    3. Boundaries are a must

    You need to set boundaries and be self-aware enough to know when they are being crossed. Saves you a whole lot of heartache and cringe-worthy flashbacks.

    4. Sex is a big part of the mix

    It’s raining horniness everywhere. This comes as a shock to some people when they get into relationships for the first time. If you plan on practicing abstinence, it can be difficult finding partners who support your stance. Difficult, but not impossible.

    5. Kissing is not the same for everyone

    For a lot of people before a kiss that actually doesn’t feel like the exchange of saliva can take place, there has to be some form of emotional connection. Movies and your friends might not tell you this.

    6. Everything good will come

    It can feel like you’d never find love and will probably die alone with your cat, but wait, everything good will come. Surprisingly, it might be when you’re not even looking.

    7. You will cry a river

    Yes, a relationship you truly care about should be your safe space, but wait till you know pain. The same person you absolutely adore can be the reason you stay up at 3 a.m. staring at the ceiling and crying hot, bitter tears.

    8. It’s not for the weak

    Forget what you see on the timeline from your faves. It takes a truckload of patience, time, commitment to make a healthy, stable relationship work. There are times you have to make sacrifices even at your own inconvenience and be the bigger person. Mind you, being the bigger person doesn’t always mean turning the other cheek.

  • Hearing your parents tell you they love you seems nice, but you sometimes need to work for their extra love, before they give it to other people. Here are a few perfect ways to get your Nigerian parents to love you more.

    1. Get married

    Nothing proves that you love your parents more than getting married and leaving their house. Taking your wahala off their shoulders is a premium example of how much you love them. They’ll love you more than you can imagine, once you leave their house.

    2. Give them grandchildren

    We don’t care if you pluck the grandchild or grandchildren off the tree, just find a way to give them babies. Nigerian babies love grandchildren more than anything. They might not love you as much as they’ll love your child, they’ll sha love you more than they previously did.

    3. Know their passwords by heart

    Nigerian parents were not designed to remember passwords, that’s just how God made them. They’ll give their last dime and all their love to you if you remember their passwords more than you remember your own name. It’s better you turn your heart into a password saving unit.

    4. Help them fix their phones

    Truly, all you need to do is help them fix their WhatsApp and you have won the ultimate prize of most loved. Sacrificing time out of your busy day to teach them how to create a WhatsApp group is God-level love. If they still don’t love you after this, it means they have no intention of loving you.

    5. Move out of their house

    Nigerian parents are the real definition of ‘distance makes the heart grow fonder’. They always behave as though your presence annoys them. Move out of the house for them, so they can love you more.

    6. Get a high paying job

    Whatever you do is entirely up to you. Just make sure you get a job that’ll make you rich enough to get respected and loved. Nigerian parents love money more than anything, and they’ll love you once you have money.