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5 ways to mend a broken friendship and be on good terms again

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We want to talk about those friendships we miss and lost and how we can get them back today, which is International Friendship Day.

Think about it: you probably have a friend or two who you were so close to, and maybe they did something wrong, or you did, or perhaps it was time and distance and you grew apart.

How can you rekindle the spark or go back to happier days?

Have you ever noticed that sometimes we keep our anger to ourselves without even expressing it? We just act passive-aggressive until they pick up the negative vibe and leave us alone.

If your friend offended you, tell them about it, but not aggressively but in a reconciliatory way. Maybe they had a reason; perhaps you misunderstood them. Just talk about the issue.

I recall a time when my dear friend fell ill, and I willingly made the effort to visit him at the hospital, even taking a day off from my responsibilities. Unfortunately, when I found myself in a similar predicament, suffering alone and confined to a hospital bed, he was unable to reciprocate the same level of care and support. He had a lot of excuses, and it hurt. At the end of the day, he apologised and tried to make amends. I had a choice to either forgive him and continue the friendship or hold a grudge and never forgive him. I chose forgiveness, and we are still closer than ever.

If you offended them, you should sincerely ask for forgiveness and seek to make amends. If you borrowed money and didn’t pay it back, or if you paid it back after many calls and threats, ask for forgiveness, pay back the money owed, and do better next time.

Building and nurturing deep friendships requires effort. One effective way to maintain a strong bond with your friends is by reaching out to them through phone and video calls, even if you’re not particularly fond of talking on the phone. Nothing compares to the experience of hearing their voice and seeing their expressions, which adds a special dimension to your interactions that text messages cannot replicate. Even though, texts are good too.

Do you know what they are going through? What’s happening in their lives? Instead of accusing your friend of not calling you, ask them what is happening to them. Be a shoulder to lean on.

If your friends can’t rely on you in times of need and distress, are you friends? Friendships might have an element of sacrifice, but that’s just what makes the bond strong.

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Actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus, husband celebrate 13th wedding anniversary

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April 22, 2024 10:20 am

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Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus and her husband, Linus Idahosa, on Sunday, celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary.

The actress took to her Instagram page, @stephanielinus, to celebrate the milestone with a display of a picture of herself and her husband.

She wrote, “Cheers to 🥂Thirteen years of amazingness and building beautiful memories and dreams together.

“Each year, always better than the last.

“Happy 13th Anniversary, to us🌹” #Thirteen Years Strong #Happy Anniversary.”

Some fans also took to the comment section to congratulate the couple.

@Joycekalu said, “Happy anniversary sis.”

@Yomicasual, with an emoji wrote, “🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉.”

@Kelechiamadiobi said, “Big congratulations.”

Also, @DewumiHappy wrote “Happy anniversary 😍😍.”

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the couple got married in April, 21,2012, in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony.

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Ashanti confirms pregnancy as she announces engagement to Nelly

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April 18, 2024 1:52 pm

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Ashanti, an American singer and songwriter, has turned to Instagram to announce her engagement to rapper Nelly.

She also announced that they are expecting a kid together.

This comes after they reignited their relationship last year.

The pair announced their engagement and pregnancy to Essence.

“This new year of my life is such a blessing full of love, hope, and anticipation,” Ashanti told the outlet. “Motherhood is something that I have looked forward to, and sharing this with my family, fiancé, and loyal fans, who have been so supportive of my career, is an amazing experience.”

The “Foolish” singer also posted a video on social media advertising her and Nelly’s brand, Proov, which offers an at-home pregnancy test. In the footage, Ashanti appears to be getting ready to walk onstage when someone asks how much time she will need.

See the video below.

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‘I didn’t do it’ — Korra Obidi kicks as ex-husband accuses her of cheating during pregnancy

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April 18, 2024 8:39 am

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Korra Obidi, the Nigerian dancer, has denied a claim by Justin Dean, her ex-husband, that she cheated on him while pregnant with their second child.

In a video, Dean said Korra traveled to Nigeria for a friend’s wedding when she was five months pregnant.

He alleged that Korra slept with her friend’s fiance. He also shared what he claimed to be chats between his ex-wife and the man.

“Korra, my ex-wife went to Nigeria for her friend’s wedding and slept with this woman’s fiance, while she was 5 months pregnant with our daughter,” he said.

“I was so upset when I found out that she has been sleeping around. It was very risky. She could have contracted SDTs while she was pregnant. That is a big deal.”

Reacting to Dean’s claim of infidelity in an Instagram post on Wednesday, Korra she “did not do it”.

“Long story short, I didn’t do it. If you believe, your papa papaaa,” she wrote.

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Bodex F. Hungbo, SPMIIM is a multiple award-winning Nigerian Digital Media Practitioner, Digital Strategist, PR consultant, Brand and Event Expert, Tv Presenter, Tier-A Blogger/Influencer, and a top cobbler in Nigeria.

She has widespread experiences across different professions and skills, which includes experiences in; Marketing, Media, Broadcasting, Brand and Event Management, Administration and Management with prior stints at MTN, NAPIMS-NNPC, GLOBAL FLEET OIL AND GAS, LTV, Silverbird and a host of others

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