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She hid a secret from me

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Dear Obaa Yaa,

I have just found out that the woman I want to marry was raped about two months ago but she told me nothing about it.

It was a cousin of mine who lives in her area who told me about it. When I asked her about it, she broke down and said it was true but she was afraid I would leave her.

But Obaa Yaa, I feel very hurt by what she has done and we are no longer on talking terms.

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I want to hold on with the marriage, so I have even stopped going for marriage counselling. Can I trust a woman who would hide such a thing from me?

Kersi,

Osu.

Dear Kersi,

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Rape is a very traumatic thing for women and most of them remain silent over the matter and do not go to the police because of the shame and humiliation.

They also get stigmatised by society.

It is an outright violation of a person’s privacy and dignity. What your girlfriend need now is your love and support.

Most often, women get raped through no fault of theirs but dread to tell their partners for fear of being rejected because they have been touched by another man.

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I suggest you go back to your marriage counselors and discuss this problem with them.

They should be able to counsel the two of you through this crises.

I believe when you get over this, it will strengthen your love and support for each other and better prepare you for other issues that may arise in your marriage.

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Obaa Yaa

I have no peace in my home

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Dear Obaa Yaa,

I am 35year –old-lady married to a banker. I am a housewife. I am fair in complexion. I got my left hand tattooed sometime last year. I have never had my peace with my husband because he strongly abhors.

In my attempt to get it erased, I have caused a big scar on my hand which has worsened the situation. Sometime ago, your esteemed paper carried a story about how permanent tattoo can be cleared and a location.

May I know whether it is possible to get the scar and tattoo erased, and how much it would cost.

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Worried housewife, Prampram.

Dear housewife,

Since I have no idea how wide and deep the scar and tattoo are, it would be difficult for me to have a meaningful discussion with the specialists at the unit.

I suggest that the next time you visit Accra, you pay a visit to any skincare unit and ask what help they can offer.

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But until then, do not apply any self-medication. You may also ask your doctor to advise you as if there is any way out for a surgery. All the best.

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Obaa Yaa

He doesn’t wear his wedding ring

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Dear Obaa Yaa,

Ever since we got married, two years ago, my husband seldom wears his wedding ring except on occasion such as church service, funerals, outdooring and other social gatherings.

For the rest of the week, he goes to work without it. The excuse he gives is that whether he wears the ring to work or not, he is by law married to me.

But I beg to differ. I suspect there is more to it than what he told me. I need your advice on this.

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Eno, Ashiaman.

Dear Eno,

Some men don’t like wearing rings; others enjoy it. It is just like how some women like wearing jewellery or large earing while others would rather do away with them.

The fact, however, is that a man can misbehave even when he wears it or not because there are ladies who wouldn’t mind with the ring on.

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When he gets back home, he would wear it again. What difference does it make if he doesn’t wear it all?

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