Maintaining adult friendships can feel like an uphill battle in today's hectic world. Between demanding careers, family responsibilities, and the constant pressures of daily life, it's...
You have heard of the “understanding girlfriend,” but have you heard of the “understanding friend”? If this piques your curiosity and you squint to create a...
Editor’s note: For the next 3 months, we’ll accept and publish students’ experiences on Nigerian campuses through the #BNCampusSeries. Beyond the four walls of the classrooms, so...
One may argue that we are not. That the context of community has simply shifted from what we knew to what it is now.
One day, I was converting a handwritten tribute written by my mom for my late grandmother to a soft copy, so I could send it to...
Always remember that we all are created to aid each other's journey on earth. No one knows it all, we grow by learning from each other. ...
It is also important to note that while your silence can mean a lot. You should also not be pressurized to speak when your friends goof...
The friends that are temporary in your life are just as important as your 'permanent' friends. They teach you to value those who will stay so...
Not all friendships will last, unfortunately. Some people come into our lives for a time/season. If you have this at the back of your mind, it...
It’s been well-documented that income inequality can affect friendships. People just starting out their adult life, accustomed to being nearly financially equals with friends, may find...
Olivia’s phone beeps and she picks it up with a smile on her face, thinking the texter is her beau. She frowns when she sees Titi’s...
I saw a Twitter thread asking men to state if they had received any help from their gender, and I read a lot of heartwarming stories...
The tag “friend” is perhaps one which has become a critical element of human existence. From our early years, we bonded with neighbors with whom we...
Aunty Bella is our agony aunt column on BellaNaija. We launched this column in the early days of BN and periodically feature issues sent in by BN readers....
First, I would like to say a big thank you to the BellaNaija team for giving me a new column! Coming up with a name for...
I have often pondered on the word ‘friendship’. By my definition, it symbolises a mutual relationship between two or more people who are close to one...
Through my journey in life, one of the many things I have struggled with is letting go of my childhood friends. I didn’t have a fantasy...
Today is World Friendship Day (or maybe not) and in honour of the day, I thought, “what better way to honour friendship than to appreciate the...
The term “friends with benefits” calls to mind two adults having consensual sex with no expectations or romantic strings attached. Today, I am redefining it. Indulge...
I like to think friendships transcend years and months and even days of non communication because it is built on a unique connection affirmed through consistent...
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