The Journal

Reflections on mental health, marriage & healing.

Short essays from Talk Space therapists, grounded in the Nigerian and African experience, and never a replacement for therapy itself.

Activities · 10 May 2022

Let’s Talk About Dating Etiquette

While dating is a healthy and expected phase for young adults, it is also a season that requires in-depth knowledge as dating rightly or otherwise could define one’s route in life, hence the need to know dating etiquette.

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Activities · 3 April 2022

Am I Ready to Date? What You Need to Know – Part 1

Dating is a common word used by healthy young adults and it means different things to different individuals.

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Activities · 12 February 2020

Relationship Red Flags

Often, people don’t set out to go into toxic relationships. While it is normal for every relationship to go through rough waters, there is also a huge difference

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Activities · 8 March 2019

Your Marriage Vows

Have you gone through your wedding vows since the last time you were married? If you were like us, you probably spent weeks or months before you could decide on the vows you wanted to exchange

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Activities · 30 June 2022

Your Spouse or Your Child, Who Deserves More Love?

This is a very controversial question and either way, your response will be influenced by your view about marriage, understanding of family, beliefs or experiences, etc.

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Activities · 5 September 2022

Forgiveness; Key to Building Healthy Relationships

There is a popular saying, “Do me I do you, God no go vex” that explains why it seems so easy to feel justified when you treat someone the way you’ve been treated.

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Activities · 30 November 2020

Affirming Your Spouse

I think it is essential to affirm your spouse regularly and let them know that you see the things they do. It is very healthy for your marriage.

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Activities · 30 October 2021

Checklist of A Successful Marriage

The success of the marriage lies solely in the hands of the two who agreed to go into a marriage union.It becomes burdensome

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Activities · 27 December 2017

Crushing Your Goals in 2018

The countdown to the New Year has begun. It’s just a few more days to 2018! I am almost certain that you have taken thought

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Activities · 11 January 2022

Revive Your Romance with a Four-Letter Word

Romance is the ember that keeps the fire of relationships ablaze. Once it is put out, the relationship is as good as dead.

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Activities · 12 February 2022

Unmarried Single and Valentine

It’s another valentine’s season and you’re still single. I understand how uncomfortable this makes you feel, but I have news for you.

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Activities · 13 May 2020

The Romantic Benefits of Covid-19

The casualties of coronavirus are not only those that contracted the disease but also those who are living with the fear.

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