Marriage is a sacred and beautiful union ordained by God; however, it is not immune to crisis. The marital challenges that plague marriages manifest through three core aspects: Finance, Fertility and Fidelity – the 3Fs.
The devil hates marriage. Hence, he uses the 3Fs to create disunity between couples, knowing that a couple can only have a blissful union and be fruitful when they are truly happy, financially fulfilled, and healthy.
In “Marriage! The Battle of the 3Fs,” Happiness Ani provides guidance on how couples can strengthen their marriage, deepen the connection with their spouses, and gain victory over any or all of the Fs.
Author's Story
I got married at 29 years old. By this time, many of my friends were already married. However, during my waiting period, I gained deep insights into marriage as I prepared for mine. I also observed three major factors that most married couples struggle with, which I tagged the 3Fs: Finance, Fertility and Fidelity. I noted that all three factors were present in some marriages, while only a handful of couples battled with either one or two of these factors. I pondered hard on this phenomenon, which seemed to be the reality of many marriages from time immemorial until now.
Years after I got married, I had challenges with one of the Fs – Finance. My husband and I struggled with finance, and it wasn’t palatable. We attempted different endeavours and applied to several jobs, but faced rejection each time. And when our situation worsened, we resorted to selling everything we could – our car, jewellery, etc., for sustenance. It was the most difficult phase of our married life. We only survived by God’s grace and through the help of loved ones.
Although I already had some understanding of these Fs, my experience in marriage further convinced me that every home deals with at least one of the Fs. I had a heartfelt discussion with my husband and explained to him how I had observed this phenomenon in other marriages and how the ‘finance’ factor was our own battle. Then I asked whether he would choose another F if he had the option. He was quick to respond, ‘No!’
However, while one of the Fs may seem preferable, none is easier to deal with.
In my case, with financial challenges, my husband and I prayed and tried all we could. We also resolved that this F would not break up our marriage. Instead, we would fight it together and defeat it. And we did, to the glory of God.
Sadly, over the years I have observed the dissolution of many marriages due to these Fs. Yet I believe that if couples can work together, they will defeat any issue they encounter in relation to finance, fertility and fidelity. This forms the purpose of this book, to prepare men and women for what lies ahead of them in marriage and how they can triumph over difficult situations and build beautiful homes.
Whether you’re presently married or not, get this book and arm yourself to thrive in your marriage.
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Meet The Author
Happiness Ani is a dynamic entrepreneur, investor, social impact practitioner, and advocate for women empowerment. She is also a certified Life Coach committed to guiding individuals toward becoming their best selves and maximizing their lives. And as a marriage counselor, her mediatory role in over one hundred marriages has restored peace and provided stability to many homes.
Happiness holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Business Administration and is the Founder of Abuja Moms Empowerment Foundation, a nonprofit organisation devoted to the well-being of women and children. She equally founded the Abuja Moms online community which presently has a membership of 48,000 women living in and around Abuja, a community that provides a safe space for women/mothers to share information and become better versions of themselves.
Happiness finds joy in her marriage and is blessed with four sons.
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A Note from the Author
Thank you for visiting this page and buying my book, On Life, Living and God.
In its pages you will pry into my mind, ever busy and curiously mulling over thoughts.
I hope that you find some gems to enrich your life and your journey on earth.
I wish you a wonderful voyage with me through these pages.
And ultimately, a life full of peace, love, purpose, happiness, prosperity and health.
May you find the object of your sojourn here, and your every quest.
May God be real to you and shower you with his abundance.
May you truly live and thrive.
The book contains short proses and poems in two separate sections.
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