Most “get to know you” question lists are aimed at people who are dating and/or considering marrying someone; but what about after the wedding? The discovery of the personality traits and quirks that make your spouse unique should not end at the altar! To avoid growing apart over the years, it’s important that you take the time to get to know your spouse and figure out what … [Read more...]
A Super Easy Date Night Idea for Couples with Big Dreams
My husband and I take turns planning our monthly date night. For my last turn to plan, I was stumped for ideas on what to do. This was around the time for me to start preparing my annual vision board, and while I was going through my magazine collection, a thought came to me. I realized that creating a vision board was something I only ever did alone. My husband and I talk … [Read more...]
10 Practical Wedding Vows that Reflect the Truth about Marriage
Marriage vows are serious business! Repeating your vows during your wedding ceremony is important because your're making a verbal, eternal promise to stay committed to your spouse. Traditional vows that we've all heard and perhaps even said during our weddings go a little something like this: "I, ____, take you, ____, to be my lawfully wedded(husband/wife), to have and to … [Read more...]
How to Be the Woman He’ll Always Come Home To
Earlier this year I went away for a weekend to spend time with my girlfriends. It was amazing! We did all of the things women tend to do when they get together. We ate well, drank wine, laughed, cried and shared our hopes and dreams. My spirit was so refreshed and energized when I returned home. As a busy wife and mother with a thriving career, it was nice for me to just be … [Read more...]
Review: “BELLE” is an Amazing New Film about Love, Race, and Courage
“Belle” is a new film by Fox Searchlight Pictures, that is a must see for every family. The movie is a true story, based on the life of Dido Elizabeth Belle, the illegitimate daughter of a white Royal Navy Admiral and an enslaved African woman named Maria Belle in 18th century England. View the trailer here: [youtube id="cJ3VUbfJWD0"] After her mother’s death, Belle’s … [Read more...]
4 Healthy Dating Habits that Will Prepare Couples for a Great Marraige
Traversing the road to marriage is an exciting time for engaged couples, or those that are seriously dating. The days, months and even years leading up to the day you say, “I do” present opportunities for you both to decide what kind of life you will create together. If you develop healthy relationship habits now, you can set yourselves up for building a strong and lasting … [Read more...]
31 Romantic Messages to Write in Your Wife’s Valentine’s Day Card
It’s the day before Valentine’s Day and you’re standing in the card aisle at your local drugstore, sorting through the crumpled leftovers. All that’s left are blank cards that say Happy Valentine’s Day on the cover and the assorted chocolates nobody likes to eat. Before panic sets in because you have no idea what to write in the card, refer to this list of thirty romantic … [Read more...]
12 of the Dumbest Fights Couples Can Have About Nothing
Slammed doors, raised voices and long disagreements that carry on for hours. Any of this sound familiar? Conflict is a natural and inevitable part of marriage. There’s simply no way to avoid an occasional disagreement when you co-exist with the same person every day. Conflict scenarios vary from really serious things, like not paying bills on time, to the pettiest of petty … [Read more...]
Now is the Time to Change the Narrative about Black Fatherhood
Combing hair, changing diapers and picking out outfits are things that moms are usually tasked with doing for the children. The internet flew into a frenzy recently, when a photo of a Black man combing his toddler daughter’s hair while standing with his infant daughter strapped into a baby carrier across his chest, went viral. The photo was shared countless times and with it … [Read more...]
Take Your Sex Life from Zero to Sixty with One Listen of Beyonce’s New Album!
Sex is an important part of marriage. I know that. My husband knows that. But yet and still, our sex life suffers from time to time because of crazy schedules, parenting responsibilities, and life in general. It takes work and a joint, concerted effort to keep the intimacy thriving in a marriage. After giving Beyonce’s hot, new album a few good blasts through my speakers, I … [Read more...]
Your Spouse is Not a Mind Reader: Tell Them How You Really Feel
This post by my colleague Troy Spry caused quite a stir here on BMWK last week! He presented several scenario based insights into how we wives can inadvertently hurt our husband’s feelings. He shared some hard truths in his post and I was positively challenged to make some improvements in my behaviors as a wife! A common theme I noticed throughout the article, however, was … [Read more...]
‘Black Nativity’ Review: Family, Faith and Forgiveness
Black Nativity is a great addition to your movie-going plans this holiday season! It is a family-friendly film with something for everyone to enjoy. The film is a contemporary adaptation of the original Black Nativity play written by acclaimed poet, Langston Hughes. Black Nativity is a story that centers around Langston Cobbs (Jacob Latimore), a rambunctious teenager who is … [Read more...]
4 Marriage-Saving Date Night Tips Every Couple Needs to Know
With all of the responsibilities life can bring, like kids, jobs and bills, it gets harder for couples to spend quality time together. Some couples go weeks or even months without going on a date; so when they finally do, it’s more than a date – it’s like an Olympic event! A 2012 report released by the National Marriage Project found that couples who devote time to one … [Read more...]
Couples: 4 Super Practical Tips to Give Your Monthly Budget a Boost
Getting into shape financially is no different than getting into shape physically. They both require hard work, discipline and a plan. The first step in that plan is to create a budget. Establishing a budget doesn't have to be a chore or drudgery. Instead, it can be a great opportunity to work together with your spouse to create a budget that is effective, creative and meets … [Read more...]
3 Statements Every Spouse Needs to Hear
For our seventh wedding anniversary, my husband planned a lovely evening for us to celebrate our special day. We went to dinner and then he surprised me with tickets to see Patti LaBelle in concert. We were probably the youngest people there, but who doesn’t love them some Patti?! The show was excellent. Patti belted through the plethora of hits that have marked her stellar … [Read more...]