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Paraklet Love and Life consultancy is a firm that is dedicated to addressing issues of love (dating,

Paraklet Love and Life consultancy is a firm that is dedicated to addressing issues of love (dating, courtship, marriage, and parenting) and life (social, mental/Psychological, emotional, academic, spiritual, and moral) among young people. The Consultancy offers solutions to these issues for people from all walks of life, especially young people. Our services include the provision of counseling services to all who come to us or call us, Career guidance, and organizing seminars and retreats (Love, Educational, Motivational, and other important areas).

18/09/2025

HANDLING FRIENDS WHILE MARRIED: NEW FRIENDS!
Whiles your marriage should not break your relationship between you and your childhood friends and the friends you had before meeting your spouse, you need to be careful about how you handle new friends. Your friendship with them should not put you in the uncomfortable dilemma where you will be forced to choose between them and your spouse. In case your spouse feels insecure about the new friends you make, it is wise to respect your spouse and your marriage by not entertaining the new friend. Your friend may be good, but you still need to keep to appropriate boundaries and make your marriage a priority. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

17/09/2025

HANDLING FRIENDS WHILE MARRIED: “BESTIES”!
The syndrome of “Besties” is very common in modern times. These are usually friends that are described as one’s best. In most cases, they are friends of the opposite gender who are extremely close, spend more time together, and are somehow emotionally attached. The practice often leads to feelings of insecurity on the part of one’s partner. Though it is not inherently wrong to have friends of the opposite gender, it is unhealthy to allow such friendships to rob your marriage of its serenity, trust, and mutual respect. Your interaction with your bestie should not affect your marriage negatively. No matter how good that friend is, you need to keep to appropriate boundaries. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

16/09/2025

HANDLING FRIENDS WHILE MARRIED: CHILDHOOD FRIENDS!
Childhood friends are among your closest group of friends. These are people you have known for a period longer than time with your partner. They may be as close to you as your siblings since you grew up together. They cannot be dismissed simply because you are married. However, your interaction with them should not affect your marriage negatively. You need to be careful not to put yourself in the uncomfortable dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your childhood friend(s) and your spouse. No matter the closeness of your bond, you need to keep the appropriate balance between them and your spouse. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

15/09/2025

HANDLING EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS IN MARRIAGE: FRIENDS!
Friends are part of life, whether you are married or single. The friends you had before marriage will still remain your friends. And there is the likelihood that you will make new friends. Marriage should not stop you from making friends or keeping your old friends. However, your relationship and interaction with your friends should not affect your marriage negatively. You need to be careful not to put yourself in the uncomfortable dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your friend(s) and your spouse. Your childhood friends, besties, new friends, and special friends are important, but you need to to keep the appropriate balance between them and your spouse. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

14/09/2025

THERE IS MORE TO YOUR TRUTH!
The popular story of the six blind men and the elephant has a lot of lessons for us. These six blind men heard about the elephant and decided to visit it. Each blind man touched a different part of its body. The first man touched the elephant's side and said, "The elephant is like a wall." The second man touched the tusk and said, "No, it's like a spear." The third man touched the trunk and said, "You're both wrong; it's like a snake." The fourth man touched the knee and said, "It's like a tree trunk." The fifth man touched the ear and said, "You're all mistaken; it's like a fan." The sixth man touched the tail and said, "It's like a rope."

Each blind man was convinced that his perception was the truth, and they began to argue among themselves. Clearly, each of their descriptions was true, but only partially. The elephant is indeed like a wall, a spear, a snake, a tree trunk, a fan, and a rope, depending on which part you touch. The story teaches us that truth can be perceived differently depending on one's perspective or experience. When there is an issue, it is important to consider multiple viewpoints and be open to the idea that there may be more to the truth than what we individually perceive. — Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

13/09/2025

COME TO CALVARY!
Everybody wants to be forgiven, but few are willing to take steps to get forgiveness. All it takes is genuine repentance and confession based on true penitence. Ellen White explains: "The humble and broken heart, subdued by genuine repentance, will appreciate something of the love of God and the cost of Calvary; and as a son confesses to a loving father, so will the truly penitent bring all his sins before God” (Ellen White, Steps to Christ, p. 41). This is how we get forgiveness. Out of penitence, we confess to God. The Bible affirms that "If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9). Your sins can be forgiven if you will come to Calvary. – Josiah B. Andor, PhD

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

12/09/2025

HANDLING FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE MARRIED: ENSURE BALANCE!
Your family is irreplaceable. Hence your relationship with your family members is not negotiable. You can’t wean them off completely even after marriage. In the same vein, your spouse is an inseparable part of your life and so your relationship with them is also non-negotiable. You should therefore strive to prioritise aright in order to avoid putting yourself in a dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your family members and your spouse. The best way to do this is to apply appropriate boundaries to ensure balance. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

11/09/2025

HANDLING FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE MARRIED: EXTENDED FAMILY!
Apart from your immediate family members - parents and siblings- it is also important to ensure a balance when dealing with extended family members. Your uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces, nephews, or grandparents are important, but you have to prioritise aright in order to avoid putting yourself in a dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your extended family members and your spouse. They love you and you love them as well. However, make sure your spouse does not feel left out or neglected because of your extended family members. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

10/09/2025

HANDLING FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE MARRIED: SIBLINGS!
Your siblings know you better than your spouse. You’ve stayed with them longer than your spouse; and you’re probably more comfortable with them than your spouse. However, you have to prioritise aright in order to avoid putting yourself in a dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your siblings and your spouse. No matter how close you are with your siblings, being married implies you should establish certain boundaries so your spouse doesn’t feel like they are competing with your siblings for a place in your life. Let the sibling love continue, but don’t disregard your spouse in the process. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

09/09/2025

HANDLING FAMILY MEMBERS WHILE MARRIED: PARENTS!
Marriage does not change the relationship you have with your parents. Your parents were there before your spouse came into your life. And they remain your parents forever. However, once you get married, you need to prioritise aright in order to avoid putting yourself in a dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your parents and your spouse. Don’t allow your parents to continue to dictate to you or unnecessarily interfere in your marriage. As a husband or wife, you are an adult and the decisions you take with your spouse should be respected. You may feel a sense of allegiance towards your parents, but be careful not to disregard your spouse in the process. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

08/09/2025

HANDLING EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS IN MARRIAGE: FAMILY MEMBERS!
After marriage, you have two families - your family of orientation and your conjugal family. Both families are important, but so long as your marriage is concerned, members of your family of orientation are external. You should therefore be careful not to put yourself in the uncomfortable dilemma where you will be forced to choose between your family members and your spouse. Your parents, siblings, and extended family members are important, but you need to to keep the appropriate balance between them and your spouse. - Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

07/09/2025

NURTURE THE ROOTS!
The story is told of two gardeners, Odame and Kojo. They both lived in a small village where they were tasked to take care of the king's gardens. Odame focused on outward appearances, ensuring the flowers were perfectly arranged and the grass was immaculately manicured. Kojo, on the other hand, focused on nurturing the roots, ensuring the plants received the right amount of water and nutrients.

One day, a severe storm hit the village, damaging the gardens. Odame’s garden, with its superficial beauty, was severely affected, and the plants began to wither away. Kojo’s garden, however, flourished despite the storm, as the strong roots had prepared the plants to withstand the adversity.

The story teaches us that true strength and resilience come from within. Just like Kojo’s garden, our inner qualities, such as hard work, dedication, and a strong foundation, will help us weather life's challenges. External appearances may impress, but it's the substance that truly matters. In all matters, ensure that you nurture the roots. — Dr. Josiah B. Andor

For counselling, speaking engagements, further enquiry, and to remain in touch, contact Dr. Andor, Director of Paraklet Love and Life Consultancy through +233-208905912.

Address

Hse. # 208, 15th Street, Ayensu Estates
Accra
AF595ADENTAN

Telephone

+233208905912

Website

http://www.joeandor.wordpress.com/

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