My parents thought I’d become wayward overnight, but I was just looking for freedom

Also: Therapy helps us be better for each other [View in browser](=.9LPyGMal_ELvUPmBdN40TDY9Ylemqa-MoBJTJFHegu0) [Zikoko Daily] 4 August, 2022 Hey . I’m currently loving the weather. If only it would remain like this forever and ever, I’d never have to worry about non-existent sweat patches ever again. Also, unrelated, but if I somehow manage to come across a genie that offers to grant me one superpower, I’d just pick anything that’ll ensure I get every power known to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. No time to be thinking of the best one. Tife Editor In This Letter: - 1 [My parents thought I’d become wayward overnight](=.VHlx-Jjns878liChcUdg3sV9ftlKepW0Ycw6Qj-kaUQ) - 2 [Man dem, the ladies love seeing you in ashawo shorts](=.cu6XrRIEH3tcUNoDcdpcOV2nSf1QB5NBmFjJY51zUHQ) - 3 [These things must be in the skincare package of a real Nigerian man](=.-_p6BGtw2ioUm_SaVQ58dXesD4h1ujRKpm0nY_8HjJg) LOVE LIFE The Inside Gist: Therapy Helps Us Be Better for Each Other =.jNEplH8wYahMGYGc314GsZ4GraXlXlmm49ySt9utiew [Let me give you a little heads up about this Love Life: It’s saccharine-sweet. As in, I started to doubt my hard girl status when I read this story, based solely on the embarrassing amount of times I giggled. Fam, I giggled.] The “God when-est” thing about Salem and Precious’ Love Life is how intentional they are about what they want for their love. They talk about meeting on Instagram, starting a long-distance relationship and normalising couple’s therapy. [Read about Salem and Precious](=.jyyPeuoJQCN9p7o-F0o4RfIo0smaYjHan2AQiyeILgI) =.R3XLS-4gZ2EUGKE6nYCwsyCXFcZR6AKCs2CJJZGunTc Accept international payments from your customers in the USA, UK, Canada, and 60+ countries using Pay with Apple Pay. 👉🏾 [Create a free Paystack account](=.-IbrejLBwLj8R9mwJWRqJBPHH6y8U8wkOTVweXJf5ig) to get started. This is partner content. *We'll be tweeting answers to this on our Twitter account at noon, so feel free to tweet us your answers with the hashtag [#ZikokoDailyQuiz](#) --> Zikoko Daily's Top 3 My parents thought I’d become wayward overnight, but I was just a first daughter looking for freedom Many firstborns can relate to helicopter parenting, early responsibility and the fear of messing up. Now imagine being the first daughter of typical Nigerian parents. Ortega’s story is one we can all relate to. [Read her story](=.4KazH_dnR47BA3znkIjDAuqaCcDQ8k6SiM2JtBGfgGU) --------------------------------------------------------------- 7 Nigerian women share their favourite fashion items to see on men I was shocked to discover that my gender finds guys who wear ashawo shorts to be very sexy. I thought we were still on this “avoid ashawo men” thing? Wow. [Man dem, take notes](=.sD1Pg_64vUNhF9Y40vimvKEW_JEAYlCGw9BqISohTiE) --------------------------------------------------------------- Every real Nigerian man must have these products in their skincare package Yes, we know you already rely on Irish Spring soap and Vaseline, but imagine the glow you’d get from applying female tears? [Embrace your beauty](=.dlX7R9RE6WQwp9JwA26XBd3LAK8VQ02lKXU-95kdFFw) Quiz Pick a ‘90s-Themed Fashion Item and We’ll Guess How Rich You Are This quiz just told me I give off rich vibes while not actually being rich, and I want to throw hands. [Take the quiz](=.fHPE7To9tXFwXAq1vi-ygyfwBDA0ovH6jCAslpD_2Bc) =.b87ysZBJGA2zZZeMqUkVFEIOcn0JeBOlVD5R6biO3Ck Today, everyone is clicking on: If Someone Owns Any of These Things in 2022, Call EFCC on Them. Even if it’s your crush you find eating sardine, do the patriotic thing and report them. Let’s make Nigeria great again. 🚀 [Read it here](=.KFXxuq1W-Qbzh__Rk1BV4O5IU58Lw2w2cln7kRPQKQg) Spread the love Did you like today's newsletter? Please share this with a firstborn you know. 👉🏾 [Forward this email](mailto:?subject=Re: latest issue of Zikoko Daily&body=Thought you might find this issue of Zikoko Daily interesting. Did someone awesome send this to you? [Subscribe](=.7_3-BHwXK8Nnnx_dPETBKEAL8RkME1WSBzdzrRwpdIc) =.KnUUO6bbjz4VLVbHQXj7FVVWxlU4cJ53ZusQhWIv94I - [ABOUT](=.z399HEk_uTj9xIx-awGYjJE0ejjAWM22f8PVEAmDmxc) - [ADVERTISE](=.pTha6ctzul9dIxUDAjhGgLFTrdHLij4VQgmOf4PuycY) - [READ MORE](=.pbZtEG31q2_KdCBAlpnigev-NXiRvf0sGrb43msf4vc) - =.fmvvCfaBN0Nt-3dV5hxaLmHiwzt34zqxd16C7l7ryAg - =.T9w9_RX5xqAham6cIGJBFjJ_tyYE6nnu4wCmVF95W5c - =.r5hHHBFWuFBtGk4SIRK3w-AybRoRZKRG2bUgWgK8k48 - =.lI6Wdhpkw9j5pnPNX4DP5xV7i83ZJ0p-7a8drcJ_fGA You received this email because you signed up for our newsletter. [Unsubscribe](=.6OGgHKuaxZUnyRkQZdeF1_T4LiKaTTKJwRpO2gg0f4U)