Ryah Cooley Cole is an award winning writer and a high school English teacher based on the Central Coast of California. She is most interested in bringing diverse stories to her readers and students.

Have you ever felt unheard in your marriage? Does your partner merely think about what they’ll say next instead of actively listening to your ideas and feelings? Do you feel accused when you have a ...

Emotional IQ is to marriage what athletic talent is to sports. Emotional IQ indicates talent in the realm of relationships. Talent helps. But talent alone does not lead to great performance as a ...

The way a woman acts in her marriage can determine whether or not she's fully checked in. So, unfortunately, if your wife has ...

There's a lot of marriage advice out there but if you want some relationship tips on how to stop fighting so much, you'll need to start with effective communication skills for conflict resolution.

Communication can make or break your bond. Here’s how to use it to enhance the positivity of your relationship and power through the hard times. Building a successful marriage takes more than love; it ...

When a marriage hits a rough patch, divorce can feel like the only way out. But before making such a permanent decision, many couples find real hope through marriage counseling. Professional guidance ...

Communication is key to everyone in a relationship if it is to succeed. Communication in relationships, especially in marriage, is one of my emphases in this column. Communication, therefore, can be ...

•The Chairman of Oto Awori LCDA, ljanikin, Prince Musibau Asafa (2nd right); Vice Chairman, Hon. Abdulkareem Azeez (2nd left); Secretary to the LG, Hon. Abu Fasasi (right); and the Head of ...