If you’re single and trying to keep the golden door closed, you may often find yourself grappling for insight on how to stay on track with that goal. My husband and I dated for over two years and were proud to have made it to the altar without dipping in each other’s cookie jars! Waiting till marriage wasn’t easy, but we believed that it was certainly possible. In this … [Read more...]
He Won’t Take Me Out: 4 Ways to Solve the Date Night Dilemma
After weeks of feeling frustrated about my husband not taking me out on dates, I decided to do something about it. My problem was that I didn’t quite know how to approach it without nagging him, while also clearly communicating the depth of my feelings. I wanted him to know that date night is important to me. I took some time to think it through and found a way to handle it … [Read more...]
One Major Reason Why Marriage Seminars Can Be Helpful (Even if You Think You’ve Heard it All Before)
It had been a while since my husband and I attended a marriage workshop, so when a seminar was announced at our church, we decided to register for it. Most of the day was your usual banter on what makes men and women different (by comparing how long it takes us vs. them to get ready), about how women are emotional and like to talk, etc. You know…the usual. As we sat through … [Read more...]
How to Show Your Husband You Respect Him (Using Only Two Words)
It’s so easy to take one another for granted in marriage. The two most effective words to prevent that from happening are: Thank You. Expressing your gratitude for the things your husband does that may feel routine or minute, is such a simple way to show how much you respect him. The word respect is defined as a feeling of deep admiration for someone or something elicited by … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Eliminate the Date Night Blues
Do you have the date night blues? They can look a little something like this: You can’t remember the last time you and your husband went out on a date alone. The last time you went out, it was to see a movie and eat at the same restaurant down the street. Again. Whenever you do have some free time, you go around in circles trying to decide what to … [Read more...]
Get Fit on a Budget: 5 Ways to Keep Your Waistline + Your Wallet Happy!
Getting into shape and leading an active lifestyle is usually one of the top five goals people set at the start of every new year. There is no shortage of ab challenges, squat challenges, and who knows what else challenges are popping up on my social media timelines right now. At every turn there's someone declaring how this will be the year they get in the gym and drop the … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Apologize and Get it Right Every Time
Saying, “I’m sorry” can be tough sometimes. If you want to keep the peace in your home however, learning how to apologize the right way is an essential skill every husband and wife should master. Here’s a quick list of tips on how to apologize and get it right every time, so you can stay out of trouble and stay in the loving arms of your spouse! [imagebrowser id=347] … [Read more...]
Why My Male Friends Aren’t Ruining My Marriage
“Sure, that’s fine with me. Have a good time,” is what my husband said to me after I asked if he was okay with me meeting up with an old male friend of mine for dinner. Jokingly I said, “You know, most men probably wouldn’t be okay with that.” To which he said, “I’m not most men. I’m me. And when I married you, I agreed to trust you unconditionally – that means in every … [Read more...]
The Easiest, Simplest, Happiest Way to Stay Grateful (Every day)
“No matter how bad you think you have it, somebody always has it worse.” I’ve heard and used that phrase countless times in my life, when I felt down and frustrated about my problems. While there is some truth to that statement, I decided to stop using it as a trampoline to snap me back into walking in a spirit of gratitude. Earlier this year I heard a message preached at … [Read more...]
Not in the Mood for Sex? 4 Quick Thoughts Can Change That!
An active, healthy sex life is an important part of marriage. It’s a time for you both to connect with one another in a deeply personal way. As great as it may be however, the sheer truth is that sometimes you may not feel like you’re in the mood for it. There are days when you are physically tired, days when you’re overwhelmed by stress, or times when you’re simply not … [Read more...]
9 Ways to Survive & Thrive When One of You Stays at Home with the Kids
For many families, the decision to have one parent stay home to care for the kids is not always an easy one. It takes a strong team to create a balanced household and ensure that things run smoothly on the financial and domestic fronts. My husband became a stay-at-home dad and full time student after he was laid off from his job during the recession. This was a new dynamic … [Read more...]
Computer Love: 15 Lessons I’ve Learned by Being Married to a Geek
Whenever I tell people that I’m married to a geek, there’s this awkward pause of laughter, as if I’m poking fun at him. The truth is my husband loves his geek identity and wears it proudly! Loving a geek has taught me so many new things and over the years I’ve gained a sincere appreciation for geek culture. These are a few fun and quirky things I have learned since I found … [Read more...]
A Husband’s Sincere Facebook Apology to his Wife
At the peak of the recession in 2009, my husband was laid off from his job in the education field. Little did we know that the season of unemployment we were now facing would endure for five long years. While looking tirelessly for work, my husband went back to school to get his degree and became a stay-at-home dad to our daughter. I took on a second job to help us keep our … [Read more...]
The Truth about Why Your Wife Wants You to Go On Grown Man “Play-Dates”
Remember when Chris Rock did his bit in the “Never Scared” comedy special about how women always try to set their husbands up on “grown man play dates?” The audience roared with laughter as he went on about being stuck in a room with a man he didn’t know, simply because their wives said they both liked baseball. It's the kind of joke that was extra funny because so much of it … [Read more...]
The One Thing You Must Never Ask a Black Woman to Give Up
There’s something you need to know if you love a Black woman. There is one item that she holds near and dear to her heart and it's something you must never ask her give up. This one thing is: her head scarf. Some women call it a head or hair wrap, or a wrap scarf. And others choose to put on a satin bonnet. They come in all kinds of colors, shapes, sizes, prints, and … [Read more...]