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Azemuldin Hussain

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Azemuldin Hussain

Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Student of knowledge with a life full of experiences.

Articles
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Relationships15 min read

What being a good husband actually asks of you

How to be a better husband after years of drift: what the evidence says about presence, the invisible household load, appreciation and small daily repair.

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Relationships15 min read

When repair is the wrong advice: recognising abuse and coercive control

Coercive control signs men miss, what section 76 covers in England and Wales, why couples counselling is not the answer, and who to ring.

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Relationships15 min read

When the feeling has gone but the marriage has not

If you think I don't love my wife anymore, here is what the evidence says about faded feeling, commitment, and what actually rebuilds warmth.

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Relationships16 min read

Is a nikah legally recognised in England and Wales?

In England and Wales, a nikah alone is usually not a legal marriage. Here is the plain answer, what it means if you separate, and what to do next.

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Relationships17 min read

How to have a nikah and a legally registered marriage

Nikah and civil marriage in England and Wales: how to do both, check if your mosque is registered, give notice, the fees, and how to regularise a nikah.

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Work8 min read

How to ask for a pay rise, with a script that works

How to ask for a pay rise in the UK: build the case, time it right, name a number, use a word-for-word script, and handle a no without damage.

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Work8 min read

The mid-career CV that actually gets interviews

How to write a CV in your late 30s to 50s that clears the ATS, survives the recruiter scan, and leads on achievements instead of duties.

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Work10 min read

Interview preparation for men who are out of practice

Not interviewed in years? A calm UK guide to job interview preparation: research the company, use STAR, answer the hard questions and steady the nerves.

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Work9 min read

How to handle a bad manager without quitting

How to deal with a bad manager in the UK: spot the type, manage up, keep a record, set boundaries, and use Acas and a grievance if it comes to that.

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Work7 min read

Changing career at 40 without starting from zero

A calm UK plan for changing career at 40: map transferable skills, build a money bridge, test the new field, and pick retraining routes worth the time.

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Work8 min read

A monthly money system for men who hate budgeting

A one-page money system for men who hate budgeting: separate bills, spending and saving, automate it, and review in ten minutes a month.

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Work8 min read

How to build an emergency fund on an average salary

How to build an emergency fund on an average UK salary. How much to save, where to keep it, and how to start from nothing and automate it.