With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to think about honoring that special woman in your life—your wife. Women express their mothering instincts in a variety of different ways, so honor those instincts with a little variety of your own. Below are five new, fun and sexy ways to specifically honor your wife. Inspired by one of my all-time favorites, Gary … [Read more...]
A Writer’s Emotional and Loving Open Letter to Her Deceased Mother
Dear Mama, As I sit here on our brown comfy sofa sipping my mocha coffee, so peaceful this early in the morning or at least until Makayla’s feet hit the floor, I reflect about you. I wish you could have met her, though I’m grateful you’re her heavenly angel watching over her. Truthfully, sometimes I worry about my baby—even though we moved from Chicago and now live in … [Read more...]
Our First Couple – Michelle and Barack Obama Give Us 10 Secrets to a Great Marriage
[tps_header] Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, is truly an awe-inspiring figure along with his beautiful and brilliant wife Michelle Obama. He is, after all, the President of the most powerful nation on Earth, which would make the POTUS the most powerful man on Earth as well. But, he is not just our POTUS; he is also a married man who has an … [Read more...]
8 Falsehoods That Lead to Failed Marriages and How to Flourish in Your Matrimony!
It saddens me to my heart when we look around us and see we’re surrounded by “victims” of divorce and broken families. I use the word victim loosely because as you will see from the below solutions most “victims” could have been victors. Adults and children alike carry this generational curse; it can plague us all through life without even knowing it. So much that you will … [Read more...]
Are You Doomed for Divorce? 9 Types of Marriage That Need Counseling ASAP!
Paula Abdul said it…Opposites Attract! Yet opposites attract, but only for so long. Many of us believe couples who are dissimilar are more likely to have a better marriage than those who are alike. I would beg to differ on this. The more diverse a couple’s wants, expectations and views are, the more likely they are to always irritate each other and argue constantly (studies … [Read more...]
Do I Tell His Wife about Our 3-Year Affair?
As a speaker and life coach, I encounter all sorts of dilemmas. But I was recently written by a young woman, who was weighing a decision to reveal a troubling secret—a secret that would undoubtedly open the emotional flood gates for all parties involved. I understand other women may be considering the very same dilemma, so I wanted to share. I’ve paraphrased a bit of her … [Read more...]
7 Ways to Spice Up Your Marriage: Don’t Settle for Sexless in Your Sanctuary
So, Valentine’s Day is over. But does that mean you just hang up the romance until the next special occasion? Remember the time (in my Michael Jackson voice) when you two first got married and you simply couldn’t keep your hands off each other...and there was no special occasion necessary? There was this insatiable magnetism when you two were together. But then you allowed life … [Read more...]
Arguing with Your Spouse: 3 Reasons Why It’s Good to Get It Off Your Chest!
Arguing with your spouse can be good for your health??? Come again! Now, if you are anything like me, or should I say the old me, then ladies, we know, judging strictly by feelings, arguing with your husband is good for your health if you win and bad for your health if you lost. The winner has a sense of accomplishment and feels great about the “victory." The person who … [Read more...]
How to Deal with Your Emotions After You’ve Discovered Your Spouse is Cheating
"Last night was well worth it” read the text from my husband’s mistress. Needless to say that is one text I will never forget! If you are anything like I was you may have just discovered that your spouse is having an affair. What should you do now? You suddenly feel shattered. You can’t catch your breath. You are furious and devastated at the same time. Okay, so what … [Read more...]
5 Steps Toward a Healthy Relationship After Your Spouse Has Stepped Out on You
We recently discussed the 6 Brazen Signs that Your Spouse Might be Stepping Out on You. And, sadly, the article hit home with you. Maybe you discovered your spouse cheated or is cheating. So, now what. Well, if your choice is to try to save your marriage, healing after losing trust in your spouse is a process, not a one-time “I’m so sorry, I will never do it again” … [Read more...]
6 Brazen Signs Your Spouse Might Be Stepping Out on You
Life has taught me that cheating doesn't have to be an automatic end to your marriage. You and your spouse relate on a number of different levels. Even though trust has been broken, you still love each other and share various aspects of life. That love, along with multiple threads that still connect you, may have been stretched almost to the breaking point. But, they can … [Read more...]
How to Keep Those Negative Memories from Torturing You After Infidelity in Your Relationship
Sometimes all it takes is a familiar fragrance in the air to arouse your nose, or a random song playing on the radio, to trigger a memory. You smile as you hear “Anniversary” by Tony! Toni! Tone! (Yep that is still a jam) and feel refreshed—unless... it happens to be the perfume worn by your spouse’s side piece, or the song that was playing when you found out about the … [Read more...]
How to Overcome 6 Barriers to Forgiveness After Infidelity Threatens Your Marriage
Have you been unable to forgive your spouse for being unfaithful? Even after he or she has proven absolute re-commitment to you, you know within your heart you have been unable to forgive. Something is preventing you from forgiving. It can be one or a combination of barriers that need to be identified immediately in an effort to heal and forgive. According to our society … [Read more...]
Will Your Marriage Merely Survive Infidelity or Thrive Despite Infidelity?
Have you ever had an affair? Or perhaps your spouse or significant other has cheated on you? The semantics of who did what and why aren’t so much important for this topic of discussion. Now wait a minute, I can hear your thoughts already and I’m not saying that who, why, when, and where are not important…trust me they are! Just not today. The most important question you … [Read more...]
How to Survive the First 30 Days After an Affair
Wow! So you’ve just found out that your spouse or significant other has been unfaithful! Heart breaking, right? I’m sure you have a million scenarios and questions running through that head of yours. Did someone say questions? Questions like… Now what? What do you do? What will people think? What will my family say? How will my kids react? Should I get … [Read more...]