GIST ARENA

In many parts of Nigeria, 'bride list' is a vital aspect of the traditional wedding rites and the intending groom is expected to provide everything on the list to a T. This is sometimes tasking for the intending groom because of the financial implication of meeting the demands. In this episode, we discussed the appropriateness of bride list in this age and time. Please listen, comment, like, and share. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram@gistarenaa and subscribe to our YouTube channel (GIST ARENA). Thank you.

People make jokes out of anything and the evidence abounds, especially on cyberspace. However, there are weighty matters that shouldn't fall into such category, for instance, rape. In this episode, we discussed rape and attending issues. Please listen, like, comment, and share. Don't forget to follow us on Instagram @gistarenaa and subscribe to GIST ARENA on YouTube. You can also find us on other podcast platforms (Spotify, Google Podcasts, Breaker, Pocket Casts, and Radio Public). Thank you.

A man had a doctor remove his wife's womb without her consent because he didn't want more children and neither of them wanted to use contraceptives. Was he right to have done that? Listen to this episode and tell us what you think. Kindly follow us on IG (@gistarenaa) and subscribe to our YouTube channel (GIST ARENA). Don't also forget to like, comment, and share. Thank you.

The advent of social media has made many people's personal lives "not-so-private" as actions, thoughts, feelings, opinions, beliefs, etc are freely expressed on social media platforms. Does this have any implication for one's professional life? Kindly drop your comments and let's know what you think. Don't also forget to follow @gistarenaa on Instagram and subscribe to GIST ARENA on YouTube. Please like, comment, and share. Thank you🙏🏽.

Due to work, study, or general search for greener pasture, some couples find themselves living apart across continents. In some cases, one partner eventually relocates to meet the partner living abroad, then...boom...trouble lands in paradise. In this episode, we discussed some matters arising from marriage across borders. Kindly drop a comment on our social media platforms (IG: @gistarenaa, YouTube: GIST ARENA) and let's know what you think. Don't also forget to follow, subscribe, like, and share. Thank you🙏🏽.

When it comes to dating, single parents are not left out; they also deserve to find that "special someone". However, they are usually a 'package deal' - single man/woman (+) child(ren), which may not always catch the fancy of potential love interests. Should single parents 'hide' their child(ren) from potential love interests to have a chance at finding love? Should potential love interests expect or demand such from single parents? Kindly drop a comment and tell us what you think. Don't forget to follow us on IG @gistarenaa and YouTube (GIST ARENA). Please subscribe, like, comment, and share. Thank you🙏🏽.

Domestic violence (DV), a "relationship menace", is often believed to be perpetrated against women but the reality is that men are also victims of DV. What forms of DV do men experience? What factors underlie the perpetration of DV against men? How should DV be handled? Kindly drop your comment(s) and tell us what you think. Don't also forget to follow us on IG @gistarenaa and subscribe to our YouTube channel (GIST ARENA). Please like, share, comment🙏🏽.

Social media has become a huge part of people's lives and daily experiences that it is only natural to form special bonds and friendships with people on cyberspace. On a regular basis, people forge new friendships and cultivate old ones on social media. What are the things you consider before becoming friends with someone on social media platforms? Will you feel bad if your friend doesn't do the same things you do for him/her on social media? Is that enough to break the friendship? Kindly drop your comment(s) and tell us what you think. Don't also forget to follow us on IG @gistarenaa and subscribe to our YouTube channel (GIST ARENA). Please like, share, comment🙏🏽.

Did you watch Blue Therapy on YouTube? Blue Therapy is a web series on Couples Therapy. It featured two couples and a therapist working through relationship issues and challenges. In this episode of Gist Arena, we shared our thoughts on the relationship dynamics of Blue Therapy couples. What are your thoughts? Kindly share with us. Please remember to follow us on Instagram@gistarenaa and subscribe to our YouTube channel (GIST ARENA). Don't also forget to like, comment, and share. Thank you🙏🏽.

Doing business with family and friends can be dicey if not handled delicately. Do you do business with family and friends? How do you handle this relationship such that it doesn't go awry or end in premium tears?

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