PSA: MEN ARE SENSITIVE! "Everything a man does in this world is to please a woman!" From childhood, little boys gravitate towards their mothers and seek to please them. Disappointing mom would hurt a boy to his core. Well, the same things holds true in adulthood. As men, we seek to please our wives. And as masculine as we might be and as tough as we come off, our weak spots … [Read more...]
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VIDEO: Best Anniversary Video of 2013 – Saturday Love!
Stop what you're doing and check out the best anniversary video of 2013! This video came to us from Christopher & Christina Billingsley from Hillside, IL. The couple who married on September 30, 2006 have two children and created this anniversary video to celebrate 7 years of matrimony. We asked them why they made the video and this is what they told us: We were … [Read more...]
The Viral Photo: Nicole and Brandon Wylie
Usually videos go viral. You know the ones that feature a couple's unique first dance, an adorable baby doing something extraordinary or a well-planned marriage proposal. Photos don’t go viral as often, but over the last few weeks a beautiful wedding photo has done just that. This photo belongs to Nicole and Brandon Wylie, who recently celebrated their 6th year wedding … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Is This The Best Proposal of 2013? Creative Proposal Goes Viral
This video was just released and is already blazing across the Internet. We first caught a glimpse of this creative proposal on Facebook and knew that we had to share it with you. In the video, Adrian Bell uses his talents of miming to propose to his girlfriend, Brittany Mitchell in front of family and friends. Check out this comment from Brittany on their YouTube … [Read more...]
Is a Father In the Home Like a Rotary Phone: Outdated, Old-Fashioned, Old-School?
by Joy Jones “Daddy, what’s the biggest number of numbers?” I remember asking my father that question when I was five years old. I was recounting this episode recently to my friend, Gwen, explaining how my father kept me counting higher and higher. Whenever I reached a number that seemed really big he would ask, ”Can you add one to that?” and because I always could, I … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Make Her Happy to Come Home
Life for a woman can be rough. There is so much negativity in the world and we need to create more sources of positivity to offset that. One place a woman hopes to get some of the good stuff is in her relationship and in her home. She desires for it to be a place to escape from the nonsense and receive the peace and love she needs. As men and husbands there are some things we … [Read more...]
Don’t Get Married If . . .
A few weeks ago I was interviewed on British radio about the "independent woman" debate within the black community. It's not just in the United States where black women are professing their independence and self-sufficiency, but it's in black communities around the world. Near the end of the interview, I made a statement that I believe sums up the "independent woman" issue, and … [Read more...]
10 Things Every Married Woman Oughta Have By Age 30
by Charli Penn-Watkins When I turned thirty in September (Virgos baby!), I became obsessed with all those online lists of the things every woman should have by the big 3-0. Proudly, I admit, I was able to check off quite a few of the most common ones – sexy little black dress, a skincare regimen, more than one ex, etc. – but I didn’t earn an A+. No worries, really. No unique … [Read more...]
Marriage Ain’t No Punk
Marriage should be a lifestyle, not a casual relationship that can be terminated on a whim. Therefore it should not be entered into lightly or taken for granted. Once entered in, handle the marriage with care and remember why the decision was made to marry. This should be a careful decision because marriage ain’t no punk. Marriage is a covenant between you, God, and your … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Bride Surprises Groom With a Beyonce Routine
Sure we can’t all be Beyonce but we can still give it all we’ve got on the dance floor just like this bride did for her groom following their nuptials. The music starts at the 54-second mark so don't miss it! The video is filled with dance moves by the bride and her backup dancers, and sequins of course. The performance was clearly given with a whole lot of love and was well … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Her Husband Isn’t Getting Any
This article is the “other side” to the article - 5 REASONS HIS WIFE ISN'T GETTING ANY. What the hell is her problem? This man is her husband yet she comes up with excuse after excuse as to why “tonight isn’t a good time.” In the past sex, was not an issue and she may have even uttered the words “my husband will never have to worry about sex.” Fast forward to the present … [Read more...]
5 Black TV Wedding Moments That We Couldn’t Wait To See
When we sit back and think about some of our favorite TV shows of days gone past, what always stands out are the wedding episodes. Whether it's cameo appearances by big-name celebrities or just years of anticipation coming to fruition, we loved these shows. Check out the next five pages as we share 5 black TV wedding moments that we couldn't wait to see! BMWK - which wedding … [Read more...]
5 Love Songs That Will Make a Grown Man Cry if the Window Is Open and the Pollen Count is High
We've talked about it before, here on the blog. The current music that you hear on the radio is trash sex music, it has nothing to do with love. So every now and then we have to do a lil music education here on the site. Every blue moon we give a tribute of sorts to the brothers who sing, and sang real music. These were songs by grown men, with grown men problems, and … [Read more...]
The #1 Reason That Couples Get Divorced
Since launching BlackandMarriedWithKids.com in December 2007, we've talked to thousands of couples in one form or another. We've communicated via email and Facebook. We've also met couples and singles face to face at our film screenings. When the topic of divorce comes up (and yes it comes up often from those who have faced divorce or have overcome it) I see a common … [Read more...]
My Wife IS NOT My Friend (On Facebook) – 3 Years Later
This is a follow-up to the popular BMWK classic: My Wife Is Not My Friend On Facebook My wife and I are connected on Instagram, Pinterest, GetGlue and Twitter. My wife and I work out together, watch movies together and go on dates. After receiving "hate email" a few days ago, over the Facebook article I wrote here almost three years ago. I decided it was time to write a … [Read more...]