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| 18-Nov-2009 >> |
Charlotte and her husband have been married for six years and they have two little children. Her husband has a bad habit of leaving the washroom messy, plates untidy, and clothes scattered everywhere. She says this behaviour has been going on for more than five years and she has had enough. She has tried to talk to her husband about it so many times that he feels she nags too much and should just deal with it. He says he has always been this way and does not understand why it’s only just become a problem. If he was going to change, he says, he would have done so long ago. Both Charlotte and her husband are career people. She wants to get a house help, but he is objecting saying it is going to drain their finances and infringe on their privacy.
On Drive Talk today we’re asking how you would deal with such a situation. Is your husband sloppy? Does your wife nag you and expect you to change? Do you think a house help would solve the problem? Call us with your experiences and advice.
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| 17-Nov-2009 >> |
Charles came by our office this morning complaining about the abuse his friend Paa Kwesi is receiving from his wife, Fiona. Paa Kwesi and Fiona have been married for the past 7 years and have children, but Paa Kwesi is not a happy man. Though he is a public figure with a pious image, the abuse he receives from his wife is simply outrageous. Charles says whenever Paa Kwesi upsets his wife and they quarrel, she subjects him to beating. This behaviour has been going on for some time. Just last weekend, Paa Kwesi went home late and received beatings from his wife so severe that he sustained injuries. Charles is advising his friend to seek legal action against his wife, but Paa Kwesi refused saying he is a public figure and such revelations could tarnish his image and also for the sake of his children he hopes that with time things will change. Charles wants to take matters in his own hands and handle it as a human rights concern.
On drive talk today we ask, should Charles ignore his friend and seek legal action on his behalf, airing his dirty linen in public and possibly losing his friendship? Or should he stay out of their marital problems and leave them to solve it by themselves, as his action might lead to a divorce?
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| 16-Nov-2009 >> |
Nana Osei and Rose have been married for eight years. To help manage all of their household expenses, they save with the same bank and share one account. They both know how much the other earns. For awhile now, Nana Osei has been facing financial difficulties. He asked Rose if he could borrow money from her but she refused, saying it would be cheaper for him to get a bank loan. Nana Osei took her advice and recently visited their bank manager, who happens to be a personal friend. During their chat, he was surprised to learn his wife had a secret separate account and that there was enough money in that account to cover his debts and have some left. Nana Osei is shocked at this revelation, as it means Rose has been watching him suffer when she could have helped him this whole time.
Nana Osei wants to confront his wife, but his manager friend has begged him not to because Rose will be upset and if she complains to the bank, he could even lose his job.
Today on Drive Talk, Nana Osei would like your advice. Should he keep it to himself? Should he continue to trust his wife after this revelation or you think he should confront Rose, and risk putting his friend in trouble? Or should he just leave her altogether, no explanations necessary?
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| 13-Nov-2009 >> |
| It doesn’t matter how patient a person is: ultimately, everybody has their cut-off point… that last straw which - if broken - will push you over the edge. So today’s question is simple: what single thing would make you walk out of a relationship and call it quits? What about marriage: what one thing would make you break your vow to be with someone forever? Is it a partner cheating on you, lack of care and attention, arrogance? Everybody has their breaking point. Tell us: what is yours? |
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| 12-Nov-2009 >> |
| Often at the beginning of the year, we set ourselves targets and goals to achieve in our respective endeavors. With a month to go before the year ends, Drive Talk would like to know: are you on track whatever goals you set yourself? If you are, let us know and if not, then let’s talk: maybe Drive Talk can help get you back on track. |
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| 11-Nov-2009 >> |
Millicent has been dating Jojoe for the past three years. In that time, Millicent caught Jojoe cheating on her twice. The second time, she threatened to dump him, but he reassured her of his continued love for her and bought her a promise ring. He promised he would marry her at the right time. Millicent has been wearing the ring for three years now, with no sign of wedding bells. Anytime she discusses marriage with Jojoe, he brushes her off and reminds her of his promise to marry her at the right time. Millicent is confused. At thirty- two, she isn’t getting any younger. Her instincts are telling her to leave Jojoe, but she feels bonded to him by the promise ring.
On drive talk today, we are asking how important is a promise ring? Does it genuinely bind you to your partner and your partner to you? Is it just a way to keep women to stop asking questions of marriage for awhile? How long should you wait for the promise to be fulfilled?
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| 10-Nov-2009 >> |
Women often complain that their men are not as romantic as they once were or that; they were never romantic to begin with. Well, a new survey that has come out to settle the score once and for all. Before I give you the results though, I’d like to know who you think is more romantic.
Who do you think falls in love faster? Who is more idealistic about love? Who do you think suffers more after they have been dumped? And who loves their lover more than the other?
Let’s do the talk………
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| 9-Nov-2009 >> |
Tina is a sales representative for one of the top companies in the country. Last week she traveled with her boss to Tamale to promote their products. By the time they arrived, it was very late and the hotel they had booked had only one room left. Left with no hotel to check in, Tina called her husband and told him of the situation. Her husband got upset and asked her to find a bus back to Accra that same evening. Tina objected to her husband’s suggestion and went ahead to share a room with her boss – to her they were both married people. The next day, Tina was shocked to find her husband accusing her of unfaithfulness and has been cold towards her since that incident; and when she tries making conversation; he walks out on her and has asked his family members to drive her out of their marital home. Tina is confused; she wants to know if she was wrong in executing her office duties by sharing the same room with a boss to finish a promotion. Tina has explained on number of occasions that they went for a promotion and if there was anything going on; she would not have informed him of the situation.
Today on drive; we are asking whether you think Tina’s husband is overreacting. Or do you think she made the right decision? What about you? Would you sleep in the same room as a colleague of the opposite sex in the same situation?
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| 6-Nov-2009 >> |
Jenna is the director of a large company and she has achieved a lot in life. However she feels unfulfilled. Her real passion is music but she abandoned it because she did not have the courage needed to hustle her way to success.
What about you? Is there a feat you are dying eager to accomplish or want to achieve? Like driving to cape coast or Kumasi all by yourself? Well, some do not have the courage to travel alone but will want to do it in the company of friends – perhaps yours is having the resources to pursue that degree? Or it’s simply having time for your family.
Something you long to do, but do not have the courage or the time? Maybe it’s piloting, writing a book or even a career in radio? Or that business you’ve been wanting to start FOR-EV-ER.
Let us know on drive talk. For me Bola ray is learning how to drive a manual car………..
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| 4-Nov-2009 >> |
Kelvin is a young successful lawyer with his own chambers and a happy family. He apparently spends almost all his time at work and at the courts and the only time he gets to spend with his family is on Sundays, though work does not permit him to do that all the time since he is always on the move. His wife Ewuraesi, vehemently complains of his absence at home and is threatening to file for divorce should he continue this way. Kelvin on the other hand sees nothing wrong with his attitude towards his family since he has provided them with all the luxuries in life and thinks his wife is ungrateful. Do you agree with Kelvin or you think his wife deserves to have quality time with the husband.
Against this background; ladies out there let us know - would you marry a man who gives you all the luxuries in life and creative comforts - though he will spend quality time with you when he has the time and men if you have a demanding job that needs and takes away your time a lot, would you trade it for family life?
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