As a Certified Relationship Coach, I easily get caught up in reality TV when the focus is on love, dating, and marriage. Lessons learned from dating shows are actually helpful to those who care about love and how they show up in their relationship. You can often learn what not to do. I watch, learn and take note of how people turn into couples and how they experience dating and … [Read more...]
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7 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Anniversary
2020 was the year that caused us to get creative in how we celebrated life. From milestone birthdays to wedding anniversaries, people had to think outside the box on ways to still make these life events special and memorable. Honoring these moments, especially a wedding anniversary, shouldn’t be put on pause until the world opens up again. Love is our greatest gift and is … [Read more...]
Singles, Have You Settled Just Because We’ve Been in a Pandemic?
Since the pandemic began we have all had to accept this new normal and settle for a new way of living and being. Settling, which is defined as accepting or agreeing to something that one considers to be less than satisfactory, has become even more familiar as we navigate through this unfamiliar space. We don’t know when we will go back to normal. So everything has been … [Read more...]
Bad Relationship Advice: Why These 5 Phrases Hurt Our Marriages
You can't take relationship advice from just anyone. Bad marriage advice can come from anywhere. For the good of your marriage, be selective by only taking advice from those you trust, who love you, and who’ve demonstrated the key behaviors for their own relationship success. People can unintentionally steer you wrong with their thinking of what a good marriage looks like. And … [Read more...]
Feeling Unfulfilled? How to Balance a One-Sided Relationship
I can’t even begin to share how often I have heard one spouse complain about the other in my coaching practice. They both feel unfulfilled in marriage in some way. The idea of marriage they had in their minds doesn’t align with the reality they are experiencing. It’s common to feel unfulfilled in your marriage at some point in time. One spouse will make a mistake or the other … [Read more...]
20 Things to Be Grateful for in Your Marriage
As you prepare to leave 2020 in the rearview mirror, reflection is important. Not just reflecting on the year itself, but also thinking back to what you’ve experienced and learned in your marriage and about your spouse. Also reflecting on how to be grateful in relationships. You have likely grown in some way and that is something to be grateful for. Now is a great time to … [Read more...]
Preparing Your Marriage for Success in 2021
As this year comes to a close, it is important to reflect, not on what we lost but what we gained. 2020 was not a complete loss. Most marriages weathered the storm and are better than ever. And though there are others who still find themselves struggling, all hope is not lost. I ask you to join me in being hopeful about what’s to come, and together let’s all look forward to a … [Read more...]
The Conversations Single Women Are Having Right Now and How It May Be Affecting Marriage Prospects
Some of the most interesting concepts, comments, and thoughts come from conversations about marriage. As a relationship professional, I often find myself giving single women dating advice to help prepare them for marriage. I have learned, through those discussions, that what we say about marriage and how we express our needs may have an impact on the type of person that may be … [Read more...]
9 Marriage Tips for Single Women from a Happily Married Wife
I love talking relationships and marriage with my single friends. One of the things I value most is that we can be candid with one another. We share the truth about the realities of each of our experiences. As a Relationship Coach, I use my training, knowledge, and my own marriage experience to create outlets where I can provide marriage tips for single women. Marriage Tips … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Know if You Are Immature in Your Marriage and What to Do if You Are
When Jada Pinkett Smith admitted to her past "entanglement" she used the term "emotional immaturity" and it left us all talking and wondering how to avoid emotional immaturity in marriage. When you are or have an immature spouse, your relationship requires more energy and effort from both you and your partner. Being emotionally immature can lead to stress, frustration and even … [Read more...]
Thankful Wife: 5 Ways My Husband Helped Me During the COVID-19 Pandemic
I had no idea how I would respond during a pandemic...until one happened! And then one morning as we were getting ready for work, soon after they announced a 'shelter in place' for social distancing in our area, I just broke down and cried. And I cried hard....harder than I've cried in a very long time. I was feeling so many emotions at once. My response shocked me. But what … [Read more...]
10 Virtual Dating Ideas:Social Distancing while Dating
Social distancing while dating or virtual dating is the new normal. For those who want to stay connected to a crush or love interest, a webcam call is the safest option. This is the season when all the singles start looking good, preparing to meet someone to date. Ladies bring out the sundresses showing off their curves, and men wear tank tops showing off their muscles. In the … [Read more...]
3 Unique Ways to Help Your Community During a Pandemic
It's a really difficult time right now for so many people. As the Coronavirus ravages the social connections in our lives, we wonder how we can be of help in our community. It's pretty well known that when the economy takes a hit, the African American community gets hit the hardest. So how can we serve each other with social restrictions and financial challenges hitting us all … [Read more...]
Coronavirus Cabin Fever: 3 Ways to Handle the Pressure and Keep Your Relationship Intact
The Coronavirus pandemic, at least for the short term, has changed life as we know it. The disease keeps us from work and social activities and we don't know for how long. The idea of being at home for weeks on end is starting to set in. The extroverts are going crazy. The introverts want the extroverts to get out! Cabin fever is setting in and our relationships are at a … [Read more...]
10 Fun Ways to Celebrate Your Marriage This Month
Last week, it was a lot of fun taking part in "I want you to be happy day" with my husband. I took some of my own advice and tried to make the day encouraging. If you and your spouse took part in the celebration, I'd love to hear how it went. But, it also lets me know you like to celebrate your relationship in fun and unusual ways. So this month, here are 10 ways you and your … [Read more...]