Dr. John Boakye, a relationship consultant and columnist, has re-echoed how essential it is to have open communication and mutual respect in marriages during a discussion on The Mirror’s X (Twitter) spaces. During the space, he went on to state that it is criminal and sinful to deny your partner sex.
He expounded that denying your partner sex is a sin in biblical terms and is detrimental to the sacred covenant of marriage. Dr. Boakye exemplified the need to solve with misunderstandings through active listening, empathy, and compromise rather than using sex as a weapon.
Dr Boakye delved into his reasons for claiming that it is criminal and sinful to deny your partner sex. He stated that men primarily require respect, sex, an attractive partner, and domestic care to stay faithful.
Speaking on extramarital affairs, he noted that problems like “side-chicks and side-cocks” thrive when partners lack intimacy at home.
For women, Dr. Boakye mentioned that affection, companionship, commitment, and financial security were monumental to prevent cheating.
Dwellinh on money in marriages, the Doctor detailed that women, as caregivers. They usually excel at managing family finances.
In terms of making a partner happy, he recommended spending quality time, being kind and being emotionally supportive.
He further advised couples to go to professional counselors when dealing with confusion instead of relying on friends or family, as personal biases can be of harm. He concluded by teaching principles like: apologizing, forgiveness, transparency, and seeking non-judgmental professional guidance where necessary.
