Relationship
Some mistakes to avoid in a relationship
We see it happen all the time. Even the strongest and longest of relationships fail and fall apart completely. It occurs with the strongest of people because nobody is perfect, and we all make mistakes. This is going to be both personal and general because I will mention a few instances of how one of these things affected my relationship.
Thinking your relationship is the source of all your happiness
Some people get so deeply involved in their relationships that they start seeing it as their only source of joy in the world. That burden is an impossible one to bore for any person regardless of how much they love you; no one should be seen as the source of all your happiness because no one will ever be able to live up to that level of expectation, no matter the amount of love they have for you.
Remember to find happiness in yourself before you go looking for pleasure in others. Be happy with who you are, with the life you live, with the obstacles you’ve tackled, and bring out the joy from all of these elements; then, you can share that happiness with your partner for a very long-lasting and healthy relationship.
Thinking that broken trust can’t be brought back again
When someone breaks your faith, it hurts. It hurts more than we know to handle, but it happens, and we all go through it. But the key here is to remember how much you love the person; if you like them enough, then you need to have faith in the trust you can remake with your partner.
It’s not going to be an easy task, every next day, your mind will tell you to stop working so hard on what can’t be fixed, but slowly and gradually, the trust you two once made will come back, maybe not in the stainless form it once was in, but in a dormant state that can be groomed and made stronger than ever. So never lose faith so quickly.
Thinking that relationships should be easy
Relationships aren’t accessible; they are the hardest to maintain and stabilise for an extended period. When you want to love someone, be prepared for the world you’re entering because it’s not an easy one in any sense of the word. Easy relationships end as quickly and as easily as they start. Genuine and pure relationships will have a lot of ups and downs, maybe more downs than ups.
Know that relationships are the most beautiful things in the world. Likewise, they’re also not a walk in the park. Authentic relationships also require a lot of sacrifice and change, a change you might not like, so be prepared to change something about yourself when the time comes.
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Aries
You are a warrior by nature, try to balance out your own needs to ensure you do not give all of yourself to another. Give yourself some love, too!
Taurus
Do not fret, the secrets being hidden are not bad and are beneficial to your future. In fact, you will be super happy when they are revealed. Then, you can make strategic moves forward.
Gemini
Your friendship circle is evolving, allowing you to meet new people who will become your best buds over time. Embrace the rare chance to connect and engage with others you meet now.
Cancer
Home is where your heart is this week. And the more reason for you to start making yourself feel cozier in your space now. Treat yourself to a few new items to decorate and spruce up your pad to get in the spring spirit. Add fresh.
Leo
Lean into your higher mind and vibe. This will give you the ultimate opportunity to achieve personal fulfillment and spiritual growth over the next few months. Doing so will encourage you to reach new personal heights.
Virgo
Standing up for yourself takes a lot of guts and confidence. Luckily for you, you are able to assert your view against others and defend yourself against those who aim to bring you down.
Libra
Making your mark on the world is challenging, but you are headed in the right direction. As long as you accept that you need to be a leader rather than an innovator in your endeavours, you can take on your goals with success.
Scorpio
You are being introspective and plotting your next moves on and off this week. Take this time and energy to strategise the upcoming sunny days, so you can use them to your advantage and achieve your desires.
Sagittarius
It is time to get creative! This means busting out your drawing board, paintbrushes and colour palette to make art. Whether it is for professional endeavours or for pleasure, you will be inspired to bring your passions to light
Capricorn
Work is becoming very chaotic at the moment and requires all of your time, but you have the chance to balance out your vibe and not focus on professional endeavours. Find your chill spot and lean into self-care.
Aquarius
You are feeling extra chatty and more able to engage with friends. Word of advice: think before you speak to avoid conflict with others.
Pisces
This week gives you the chance to restart, reboot and get motivated to take on new opportunities. The question is: Are you ready now?
Attention-Deficit or Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is often mistaken for laziness or indiscipline. In consulting rooms across Accra and in reports from school teachers, the pattern repeats: children who are bright but forgetful, parents who feel helpless, teachers who see incompleteness.
Research is clear-Barkley (2015) and others describe ADHD as a difference in the brain’s regulation of alertness, impulse and working memory, not a lack of effort.
The family’s role begins with structure. Regular sleep, predictable meal and homework times, and a simple visual list (uniform → books → water → corridor) provide the external scaffolding these children need. Praise what is completed—“You opened the book and wrote the first sentence”-instead of rebuking what is missing.
Schools can help by seating the child front-row and centre, giving short written plus verbal instructions, allowing brief movement breaks, using quiet nonverbal cues and, where possible, grading effort and method as well as neatness. These adjustments reduce conflict and raise submission rates without lowering standards.
Couples and caregivers should share roles: one grounds, one pivots, and both protect rest. Shame-“bad parenting, bad child”-needs replacing with fact: different wiring, needs scaffolding.
Outcomes improve not by promises of perfection but by daily routines, clear limits and warmed connection. One homework slot kept, one instruction chunked, one calm repair after blurting-these small wins shift the family climate and let the child be seen beyond the label.
Resource
• CPAC (award-winning Mental Health and Counselling Facility): 0559850604 / 0551428486
Source: REV. COUNSELLOR PRINCE OFFEI’s insights on special needs support, relationships, and mental health in Ghana. He is a leading mental health professional, lecturer, ADR Expert/Arbitrator, renowned author, and marriage counsellor at COUNSELLOR PRINCE & ASSOCIATES CONSULT (CPAC COUNSELLOR TRAINING INSTITUTE) – 0551428486 /0559850604.
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