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Surviving Marriage

Matrimony Maemae | | 1 Manaʻo

I had the blessing to meet a wise and profound teacher this past Ramadan. She gave a beautiful talk on “Surviving Marriage.” With her permission, I present to my lovely readers...

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The Love Letter

Matrimony Maemae | | 1 Manaʻo

Many of us have taken someone in our lives for granted. Sometimes that person has caused us anguish, yet we underestimate how much we love them and how much we...

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Ka Hui Aloha

Matrimony Maemae | | 5 Manaʻo manaʻo

Many of us only hear destructive marriage stories within the Muslim community. The constant flow of negative narratives can cause many to cringe and fear marriage. Eia naʻe, the reality is...

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Love Bank

Matrimony Maemae | | 1 Manaʻo

It’s almost Valentine’s Day. A day in Western culture when couples express their love for each other by going out to dinner, buying gifts, and saying nice words to each...

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Malama Mare

Matrimony Maemae | | 3 Manaʻo manaʻo

Sometimes I feel overwhelmed by the demands of everyday life. Completing household chores, looking after my son, catering for my parents in law, my brothers in law and my husband...