The 2019 Thanksgiving festivities are over! You've had all the turkey, stuffing, and sweet potato pie you can handle. Yet, in about a month, you'll eat yourself into a coma once again during Christmas. No matter how hard we try, the holidays are a tough time to maintain a level of physical health we can be proud of. But while eating healthy might be tough, having a healthy … [Read more...]
Marriage
Young Marriage: 3 Mistakes to Watch Out for When Marrying Young
Do you know what it's like to be young and in love? Your heart skips a beat when you're together and life couldn't be sweeter. Soon enough, you are convinced you've found "the one" and you don't want to let them go. The decision to get married at a young age both excites and terrifies you. But regardless of what comes, you're willing to take the leap. With the divorce rate … [Read more...]
Strong Marriage: 10 Declarations to Make for Your Marriage Today
This time of year, I tend to get a little lazy. The weather starts to get cold, and so does my desire to go to the gym. But working out is essential to building a strong and healthy body. I know it. Everybody knows it. Building a strong marriage is no different. Putting in the work is essential if you want a strong and healthy marriage. But unlike a trip to the gym, you have to … [Read more...]
Successful Marriage: 4 Ways to Ensure Your Marriage Survives Friends and Family
Successful marriage. Everybody wants one. However, you can't flip through the channels without seeing some "reality" show promoting anything but. Relationships are rife with manufactured tension, intrusive family members, and wannabe friends looking for their 15 minutes of fame. While these shows are not a good look for the ideal marriage relationship, they get one thing right. … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Train Your Spouse for a Perfect Marriage
Perfect marriage? I can already hear all the comments! "There is no such thing as a perfect marriage." "Perfect marriages don't exist." Well, I'm here to tell you that they do. The question is, are you willing to train your spouse in order to get one? 3 Ways to Train Your Spouse for a Perfect Marriage In this article: Remember It's the Two of You Versus the World … [Read more...]
5 Sweetest Day Hacks to Create the Sweetest Life With Your Spouse
Marvin Gaye's smooth voice singing "How Sweet It Is to Be Loved by You" is one of the most renowned relationship songs out there. Released in 1965, it has helped couples love and last for decades. But what does it mean to be loved, especially in marriage? Of course, that's the million-dollar question that has a million different answers. I mean, in every relationship, love … [Read more...]
Divorce: Is It the Answer to Lazy Husband Syndrome?
Divorce. It's the ugly "D" word. In fact, it causes emotions that are the direct antithesis of everything most people feel when they get married: joy, elation, excitement, hope. Rather than these, thoughts of divorce often lead to dread, embarrassment, fear, sadness. We usually don't toss that word around lightly. At least we shouldn't. I mean, not for stuff that's fixable … [Read more...]
3 Marriage Boot Camp Lessons You Should Practice Every Day
It seems that boot camps are all the rage these days. I mean, there's probably a Bootcamp for just about anything. Whether it's learning a new language or whipping your body into shape, it's as easy as a google search and a click to find someone willing to sell their knowledge. Now, don't get me wrong. I'm all for earning a living by parting with some of one's hard-earned … [Read more...]
Generosity in Marriage: 3 Ways to Outgive Your Spouse
Generosity. It's a word that needs no introduction. Usually, it's attached to some form of financial capability. How much money do we give to charity? Do we pick up the tab when out with friends? How much money do we drop in the homeless man's bucket? However, the fact that generosity encompasses more than finance is not lost on those in love. Strong marriages are built by … [Read more...]
King and Queen: How to Treat Your Spouse Like Royalty
"She's your - Queen to be!" If you've ever seen "Coming to America," these lyrics and the way they are sung stand out in the movie. Sang out of tune and high pitched, it was the first line to the song introducing Eddie Murphy's character, Prince Akeem Joffer, to his bride to be, at least the one who had been arranged for him since birth. After her grand entrance, Akeem attempts … [Read more...]
Freedom in Marriage: 3 Liberating Behaviors That Promote Marriage Success
Marriage has long been characterized by many as an independence killer. It's not unusual to hear antagonistic phrases such as "ball and chain," or "on lockdown," when talking to people about their spouse or about getting married. This stigma, while it hasn't derailed the billion dollar wedding industry, continues to sully the image of truly successful marriages. It is, quite … [Read more...]
Staying in Love When Your Spouse is Your Business Partner
Though it's hard to believe, you and your spouse have finally done it. You've stepped away from the grind of corporate America and have become true entrepreneurs. What was once a side hustle has now become a money maker and together, you're building your own little empire. As excited as you are, you're also aware of some hard truths. Managing your own business takes work...hard … [Read more...]
20 Marriage Quotes for a Lifelong Marriage Beyond the Wedding
On a recent episode of The Steve Harvey Show, he interviewed a couple who had been married for 82 years. The husband was 103 and his wife was 100 years old. Even though they were centenarians, their chemistry was still so palpable. He had courted her for three months before they got married and 82 years later, they were still going strong. It was a refreshing conversation to … [Read more...]
3 Ways Marrying Your Best Friend Ensures a Lifetime of Love
I married my best friend. Not everyone gets to say that so I'm grateful. At the time my now husband proposed, we'd been dating for a year and a half. We got married four months after he popped the question. We didn't need anything too fancy, or pricey. Rather than simply prepare for a wedding together, we prepared for a lifetime together. That's what marrying your best friend … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Love Yourself So You Can Truly Love Your Spouse
To many people, this article may seem pointless. On its face, it seeks to deliver information that seems obvious. Love yourself. Okay. Yeah. But if you think about it, how many of us really take those words to heart. We get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we give lip service to the very thing that makes life rich. Self-love is essential to a productive, happy … [Read more...]