Before You Say I Do
Before You Say I Do is a relationship show aimed at people who are dating or engaged, especially couples preparing for marriage. It helps listeners understand themselves and each other better as they move toward that commitment. The host invites questions and requests for clarity from the audience, offering guidance drawn from real relationship situations. Listeners can reach out directly by email to send in their questions or ask for advice.
Episodes
Treating Your Partner Right (pt 2)
On today's episode, we look at ways you can treat your partner right, what you can do that can add flavour to the relationship and make your partner feel loved.
Treating Your Partner Right (pt 1)
We begin a new series today titled : Treating Your Partner Right. On this series we'll be talking about things we can do to make our partner feel entirely treated well and valued.
Marriage and Boundaries (Series Finale)
When you understand the importance of boundaries in marriage, then you will appreciate the thoughtfulness behind it and you will realise that it's for the protection and preservation of your marriage and not punishment.
Marriage and Boundaries (pt 3)
Every institution has its rules and regulations that help govern the affairs of of the organisation and marriage as institution itself is no different, so if marriage must be enjoyed to the fullest, it must not only have boundaries but must stick to it.
Marriage Boundaries (pt 2)
Bounderies helps us not to trivialise what we have and share with our spouse, rather it helps us to cherish it even more.
Marriage Boundaries (pt 1)
Bounderies are meant to keep partners in check and not to keep them restrained, if there's any restrain, it should be in not doing things that will make your partner feel less of himself/herself.
Becoming A Good Parent (Series Finale)
One consistent sign that you are either a good parent or that you are at least trying, is the fact that you are always showing for your kids in special moments and events of their life no matter how inconveniencing it is to you, if you aren't doing so, then you are already missing one of the most important aspect of parenting.
Becoming A Good Parent (pt 4)
Beings a parent is much more than a title, it's a huge responsibility that must be treated with uttermost seriousness and complete dedication. If you must succeed, you must be intentional in being all of the above and even more.
Becoming A Good Parent (pt 3)
Being a good parent doesn't necessarily mean you are perfect but it bothers on being intentional about your kids.If you are intentional about your kid's growth and needs, you will definitely help them be better people in the society.
Becoming A Good Parent (pt 2)
Parenting can be very much overwhelming and stressful but you must employ the use of patience if you must navigate parenting successfully.
Good Parent (pt 1)
No one stumbles on parenting by mistake, rather it is an intentional act and that is why it must be done intentionally for one to become a good parent.
Preparation For Marriage (Series Finale)
The final sign of an adequately prepared man/woman for marriage is that there is peace in the relationship/courtship and by peace, I dont just mean that there wouldn't be misunderstandings and disagreements, there would but it won't come in between the way they feel about themselves.
Preparation For Marriage (pt 3)
Marriage preparation is an intentional effort to do marriage in a way that even when issues arise in the marriage or relationship it is easily navigated by two ready individuals.
Preparation For Marriage (pt 2)
The best time to prepare for marriage is now!Now that you're yet to begin a new relationship, now that the marriage subject hasn't been brought up, now you are yet to start catching feelings, now that you you haven't seen the guy or lady you like, just do it now
Preparation For Marriage (pt 1)
Preparation for marriage is as important as the marriage itself, so before you take the step towards marriage, make sure you prepare adequately.On today's series opener, we look at some areas to prepare in before you get married.
Cohabitation Dangers (Series Finale)
Cohabitation isn't the solution towards knowing your partner better, rather it serves as a distraction to actually knowing each other better.We conclude our series on Cohabitation Dangers.
Cohabitation Dangers. (pt 3)
Cohabitation is bad but what is even worse than cohabitation itself is the effect it has on the both partners involved and that is why we are discussing about its dangers.
Cohabitation Dangers (pt 2)
Cohabitation can be dangerous in so many ways because it fast tracks a process of knowing eachother in an unhealthy way that doesn't help your relationship in any way.
Cohabitation Dangers (pt 1)
Cohabitation shouldn't be an option for a true believer, it doesn't matter whether or not you guys do anything, it's a box that should never be ticked.On this series we look into the dangers plaguing cohabitation.
3rd Parties (Series Finale)
The longevity of your relationship/marriage depends on the type of people you surround yourself with and also the type of people you get advice from consistently.
3rd Parties (pt 4)
Sometimes the battles you are facing is not one personally of your own making but of the making of your friends or family members you involved in your relationship/marital dispute with your partner.
3rd Parties (pt 3)
Instead of 3rd Parties, use authority figures to settle issues in your relationship/marriage if it cannot be settled by you both because,authority figures can never be as biased as 3rd parties.
3rd Parties (pt 2)
When you allow third parties into your relationship/marriage, you're indirectly delegating your job in the relationship to the person(s), which will see them invading your space at every given opportunity and this can ultimately ruin your relationship.
3rd Parties (pt 1)
Third party involvement is the reason most relationship/marriages pack up and in worst case scenario, never enjoy the luxury of reconciliation.On this series we will generally be looking at the effects of third party interference in relationships.
Keeping The Peace(Series Finale)
Peace in the relationship/marriage is as important as fuel is to a car. You can't enjoy a relationship without peace and the relationship will never grow if there's no peace.
keeping The Peace (pt 3)
The way to know a relationship/marriage is working, is the level of peace enjoyed in the relationship.On today's episode we continue to share ways you can keep the peace in your relationship.
Keeping The Peace (pt 2)
The greatest desire of anyone in a relationship or marriage is not to have plenty money, yes money is good and important in a relationship/marriage but it isn't as important as having peace, as enjoying abundance of peace in your relationship.
Keeping The Peace (pt 1)
For any relationship/marriage to be successful, the peace must be consistently kept for that to happen and that will take both partners to achieve, so a peaceful home is very important for a healthy relationship.
Talking Stage( Series Finale)
Today, we look at other areas to have an honest and sincere conversation about during the talking stage as you get to know your prospective better.
Talking Stage (pt 4)
Talking is stage is a stage to find out things about each other,whether they be negative things or positive things,anyone not utilising it, is wasting precious time they would have used in knowing more about themselves.
Talking Stage (pt 3)
Discussion during the talking stage is very important, infact it helps to prepare both partners in advance if they begin dating against any eventualities or uncertainties.
Talking Stage (pt 2)
Talking stage is for talking and not for touching, the constant problem a lot of people have, I mean the ones who haven't been talking and rather have been touching is that,they realise later on how much time they have lost and regret doesn’t make up for that. So, on today's episode, we explore more topics to discuss during the talking stage.
Talking Stage( pt 1)
Majority of people intending to go into dating do not know how to maximise talking stage, they do not know what to discuss and that's why they go into relationships without fully understanding the person they are falling in love with but with this series, we'll help them with information regarding what to talk about during the talking stage.
True Love or Obsession (Series Finale)
So, on this last episode of this series, we'll be discussing even more ways one can differentiate between true love and obsession
True Love or Obsession(pt 3)
Relationship is meant to be about two hearts and not one.When a relationship/marriage starts being about me instead of us, it will begin to show signs of obsession because true love is never about one person but both persons in the relationship.
True Love Or Obsession (pt 2)
Everything associated with true love is easy to handle no matter how the situation may seem, no matter how overwhelming the situation may seem but is not so so with obsession. Today, we look at more differences between the both of them.
True Love Or Obsession (pt 1)
Obsession is mostly mistaken for true love whereas, it isn't so,on this new series, we'll be dropping several points to shed light on the distinctiveness between love and obsession.
Godly Relationship Deal Breakers (Series Finale)
Today, we end a four weeks journey as it concerns godly deal breakers. We would be talking about some more godly deal breakers that every Christian should be aware of.
Godly Relationship Deal Breakers (pt 3)
Dating without any boundaries will promote disorderliness in any relationship. Dealbreakers aren't there to complicate the relationship but are rather there to uncomplicate them.
Godly Relationship Deal Breakers (pt 2)
Relationships is beautiful when it is done rightly, within the confines of godly principles. On today's episode, we explore more godly deal breakers in order to avoid dating wrongly.
Godly Relationship Deal Breakers(pt 1)
As a Christian, you don't date the way the world dates, you don't go into relationships to please your flesh but date in a way that pleases God and this is what will serve as a guide when identifying dealbreakers.
Red Flags vs. Green Flags(Series Finale)
We conclude our 4 weeks journey on Red Flags vs. Green Flags today, by dishing out more ways to identify a person who is interested in you.
Red vs. Green Flags (pt 3)
Green Light can be so loud and bright but often times always overlooked by some ladies/guys due to some past hurt and negative experiences from previous relationships. On today's episode we'll be talking about how you can identify someone who is interested in you.
Red vs. Green Flags (pt 2)
Some pains are unnecessary, some quarrels are unnecessary, and even some heartbreaks are unnecessary if only you could have avoided entering into those relationships by not overlooking the red flags.
Red Flags vs. Green Flags (pt 1)
You don't have to be treated poorly or in a bad way before your realise that you've been dating the wrong person and even worse about to be married to the wrong person, if you can sense the negative signs early enough you will avoid the hurt later on.
Dating With Marriage Intentions ( Series Finale)
Dating doesn't have to be stressful and overly demanding if both partners are fully invested in it to the point that they can already see their future together as a couple.
Dating With Marriage Intentions (pt 4)
The moment you start taking dating seriously, that's the moment you'll probably start dating the right persons who are interested in taking the relationship to the permanent site (marriage).
Dating With Marriage Intentions (pt 3)
When you date for fun, you almost are certain that the relationship wouldn't end where you both are expecting and that is "in marriage". On this episode we will be looking at how you can date with the intentio. Of marriage.
Dating With Marriage Intentions (pt 2)
Dating is a serious business, just like any other business out there and, as such, should be taken seriously and done intentionally with the purpose of marriage at heart.On today's episode, we'll be seeing how one can practically date to get to the permanent site,which is marriage.
Dating With Marriage Intentions (pt 1)
Dating doesn't have to be boring, doesn't have to be filled with so much seriousness but ultimately has to be done purposefully.And on today's series opener and the entire November, we will be teaching on how singles can date purposefully with marriage intentions.
The Needs Of Men And Women (Series Finale
The needs of every human being is endless but for the purpose of this series, we've narrowed it down to a select few that are important to the success of every relationship and marriage.
Needs Of Men and Women (pt 3)
The needs of men and women are inexhaustible and that is why on today's episode,we will be adding other aspects of the needs of both men and women.The needs of men and women are inexhaustible and that is why on today's episode,we will be adding other aspects of the needs of both men and women.
Needs Of Men And Women (pt 2)
Everyone has needs in life to function better and it's no different when it comes to relationship, everyone who enter into relationships has his or her needs that they need met, so in today's episodes we'll be looking at some more needs.
Needs Of Men And Women(pt 1)
Relationship / Marriage will be easily successful when the man/woman prioritises their needs rather than their wants in the relationship.On this series we'll be looking at those needs as it relates to both genders in a relationship.
Relationship Boundaries (Series Finale)
The fact that they are not clearly spelt out doesn't mean that they aren't there, bounderies are an important part of every relationship and marriage because without bounderies there'll be lack of order and proper behaviour in Relationships and marriages.
Relationship Boundaries (pt 3)
Relationships is beautiful when both partners have mutual respect for eachother and also especially when both partners respect the boundaries in the relationship.
Relationship Boundaries (pt 2)
Bounderies in anything are not there to fully restrict but merely there to serve as a bit of control to the level of acess one enjoys in a thing and in this aspect, in the relationship.
Relationship Boundaries (pt 1)
Everything in life must have a limit/bounderies to it in order to avoid abuse, just like drugs, if you don't have a limit to how you take them, it may harm your organs and in this case your relationship is no different as well.
Love and Forgiveness (pt 4)
Forgiveness also shows maturity whenever a person is willing to Forgive an offender despite being severely hurt by them.
Love and Forgiveness(pt 3)
Forgiving someone who has hurt you is never easy but choosing to forgive instead of punishing your offender shows true strength even in the face of deep hurt from your partner/spouse.
Love and Forgiveness (Pt 2)
Being the first to forgive everytime isn't a sign weakness rather it is a sign of commitment, commitment to the wellbeing of the relationship no matter how much hurt you partner has put you through.
Love & Forgiveness (pt 1)
Forgiveness is not a request but a command from God, when you begin to view Forgiveness ftom God's lens then you can never go wrong because there's no love without Forgiveness.
Dealing With Sexual Abuse (Series Finale)
Sexual Abuse isn't something to take lightly and as such those who have been through it should be given the proper care to be able to heal properly and completely.
Dealing With Sexual Abuse (pt3)
Sexual Abuse is one of the most difficult form of abuse to go through and come out without scars or serious trauma but with this series we'll be looking at various ways to deal with sexual abuse from its root.
Dealing With Sexual Abuse (pt 2)
Sexual abuse happens almost everyday but not everyone involved have the ability or courage to come out but on today's episode we'll seeing ways you can deal with it properly.
Dealing With Sexual Abuse (pt1)
Many people are suffering from the effects of sexual abuse and find it really difficult to navigate certain aspects of their life especially their relationship/marriage because they've not dealt with the problem from the root and this is what this entire series will help you do if you're currently in such a situation.
Relationship Behaviour (Series Finale)
Your behaviour in your relationship is equal to the level of success you will enjoy in it.
So today we end our 5 week journey as we look at other areas we can behave well to get the best out of our relationship.
Relationship Behaviour
One of the most attractive things in a person is good behaviour and anyone with a good behaviour will generally be a good fit to be in a relationship with.
Relationship Behaviour (pt3 )
How you behave wherever you find yourself will either draw people closer to you or far away from you and the same goes for your relationship. The behaviour you put up in your relationship can either make or mar it.
Relationship Behaviour (Pt 2)
Relationships can be demanding and frustrating not because you both are not compatible but because you and your partner lack the ability to understand each, when you both do then it will easier to behave well in your relationship.
Relationship Behaviour
Being in a relationship is beautiful but what is more beautiful is when you know how to behave in the relationship, it will bring colour to the relationship and also help in the growth of both individuals involved.
Common Love Lies (Series Finale)
Some of the worst lies told us are the ones we refused to see as lies and we accepted from the onset it was told to us
On today's series finale, we drop some more lies told to partners by those they are dating.
Common Love Lies (pt 3)
Lies are lies irrespective of the intention behind them being told. So on today's episode we talk about more lies commonly told to people whom you're in love with/ people you're dating.
Common Love Lies (pt 2)
Sometimes the reason why you are yet to identify something as wrong is because you've heard a wrong so much that you hardly tell the difference between wrong and right, the same can be said about lies and on today's episode we are set to expose more lies about love.
Common Love Lies (pt 1)
Love lies are one of the things common in every relationship and marriages as partners either tell eachother this on purpose or ignorantly without knowing but these lies are frequently told and on today's episode, we will be talking about some of them and how they can affect the relationship/marriage.
Lessons We Have Learnt (Series Finale)
We've come to the end of this beautiful series but before we end it, we'll drop some more nuggets of wisdom from what has helped us this passed two years.
Lessons We Have Learnt (pt 3)
The success of every relationship/marriage isn't stumbled upon but gotten by intentionally putting the work in to get the very best out of it. On today's episode, we discuss more lessons that has helped us so far.
Lessons We Have Learnt(Pt 2)
Loving someone isn't enough to keep the relationship/marriage going to a point that it lasts long but what is more important is loving someone and growing in love and also finding ways to understand eachother in other to coexist peacefully with your partner. One this episode we share with you what has helped us so far.
Lessons We Have Learnt (Pt 1)
Doing life with someone isn't always as easy as it seems especially when it is with someone who is different from you, has a different upbringing from yours and even sees life differently too. On this series we'll be sharing what we've done that has helped us thus far.
Positive Parenting Traits (Series Finale)
Parenting Is a beautiful experience only when you go into it intentionally and not leaving it to chance. On today's series finale, we will be looking at how to take intentional steps towards parenting when it comes to whom to date.
