The fascinating world of Mjolo
THE Africtionary defines Mjolo as dating.
It is derived from ukujola which means to date therefore mjolo is the act of dating (ukujola).
As we end the month of love this February, it is good to reflect on our relationships and assess if we are in healthy or unhealthy relationships.
Honesty, open communication, and a focus on genuine connection are the keys to successfully navigating the complexities of love in relationships.
There should be morals, principles, and beliefs that guide you even as you date. If your partner asks you to send them airtime and you are not “liquid” at the time, do you openly communicate that you do not have money or unongorisker and borrow from someone or even steal to make sure you provide for your partner?
It is important that you draw the line in terms of things you will do and not do in the name of love.
We want Mjolo with purpose and Mjolo with integrity!
Mjolo is a two-way street and how one behaves can affect the other.
This means that we need to be honest and accountable to each other when in a relationship.
Being open and clear with your partner about how you feel is one of the ways that you can take more accountability in relationships.
This will help you not be misunderstood and judged too quickly because your partner is fully aware of what is happening to you.
Accountability in relationships can help you to become more accountable to yourself and improve other aspects of your life including your studies and career.
Learning to have meaningful compromise is also an important step in being accountable.
When you compromise you are considering diverse views, and you are proving that you value the relationship more than your own interests.
Improving our relationships requires us to improve ourselves first.
What does integrity and transparency look like in your relationship?
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