After weeks of feeling frustrated about my husband not taking me out on dates, I decided to do something about it. My problem was that I didn’t quite know how to approach it without nagging him, while also clearly communicating the depth of my feelings. I wanted him to know that date night is important to me. I took some time to think it through and found a way to handle it … [Read more...]
Relationships
Preparing to Become a Husband – 10 Tips For Single Men
My article, Preparing To Become A Wife - 10 Tips For Single Women, gave great tips for wives-to-be and inspired me to sit down and write out my thoughts on preparing to become a husband. In no way am I proclaiming perfection in any of these areas. But like any relationship, you have to work hard on the positives in order to become an ideal partner. Preparing to Become a … [Read more...]
Warning: 5 Things That Can Cause Resentment in Your Marriage
Resentment is such an ugly emotion and it can just creep up on you. It starts off with an offense that maybe doesn’t seem big enough to address. Often times, the offense is repeated and you either don’t say a thing, or you say something but never really get to the root of the issue. Then, one day, you wake up and realize that you resent the person who committed the offense. … [Read more...]
20 Essential Elements for a Happy Marriage – Your Must-Have Checklist
I think lists are awesome. How would I get anything done without a list? I’ve tried and I can tell you that although things still get done, it’s a whole lot harder. I forget stuff. I don’t do things in a timely manner. And worst of all, I end up feeling a lot more stressed than I would have if I had just used a darn list. With that in mind, I hope this list of 20 elements for a … [Read more...]
Five Signs Your Spouse is Your Roommate
Have you been thinking the honeymoon is over? Maybe it has been for a while or maybe it just recently ended. Husbands and wives are finding themselves in a situation where they feel like the person they're married to now resembles a person they simply share living quarters with. Your romance has turned more into a real estate arrangement. There's usually one spouse who feels … [Read more...]
Ladies: Here’s How to Recognize a Player and How to Avoid Being Played
In an episode of It’s Not You, It’s Men, host Rev Run and Tyrese discussed why player’s play. To avoid being played, it's important that you recognize signs your potential partner is giving off. Do not ignore those signs. Ladies: Here's How to Recognize a Player and How to Avoid Being Played In this article: Why do players play? How do you recognize when you are … [Read more...]
5 Signs You Might Be an Ungrateful Spouse
"I'm too good to you. I'm way too good to you and you take my love for granted. I just don't understand it!" So you know I was on a plane and listening to Drake's song "Too Good," and as soon as I heard this part of the chorus, it hit me. Many of us are in relationships and marriages, and we feel like we have an ungrateful spouse. We are tired of our mate taking us for granted … [Read more...]
SINGLES: 3 Signs You Should Call It Quits in a Relationship
I'm here to help you find and keep the love of your life. So why in the world would I share advice on how to know when to call it quits in a relationship? Because every second you spend with the wrong one is a second you're not with "The One." 3 Signs You Should Call It Quits in a Relationship In this article: You don't share core values or common goals. What's your … [Read more...]
Single Ladies: How To Manifest the Man of Your Dreams With a 2019 Vision Board
What if I told you that 2019 is your year to manifest your heart's desire for love, companionship, and possibly even marriage? If the man of your dreams is what you want, what if I told you that one major step in your process to manifestation is to create a vision board? It worked for me. In fact, I met my husband a few months after I completed my board. Now, I want to help … [Read more...]
10 Principles for a Better Marriage in 2019
Whether you like to make New Year's Resolutions or not, now is as good a time as any to take stock of your marriage, assess how things went this past year for you and your spouse and set marriage goals for the upcoming year. For a better marriage, you should determine what are the strengths in your marriage and what areas need improvements? What actions are you going to … [Read more...]
Why Making Your Wife Compete With Your Mother is a Bad Idea
How does your wife compete with the other woman when the other woman is your mother? She can’t nor should she have to. A mother has her place and a wife has her place. The two positions are distinctly different and should complement one another not compete. Fellas, you set the tone for this relationship between two very important women in your life. If you don't know by now, … [Read more...]
6 Practices of a Marriage That Runs Like a Well-Oiled Machine
When I hear the phrase "well-oiled machine" I think of something smooth and efficient with little to no defect. But I also know it earned its reputation as a result of a lot of hard work by everyone involved with bringing the product to market. Take a BMW for instance. No matter the series, a BMW is a much-coveted vehicle that has set the standard for many others. But it didn't … [Read more...]
Marriage Made Easy: 27 Stupid Simple Tips to Help Your Marriage Run Smoothly
Don't we all wish there was an "easy" button for marriage? The moment something goes awry, we yank it out, press it, and voila! Problem solved. But, there is no such thing. Marriage is perhaps the most difficult relationship to navigate. It has the potential to yield the most rewards, yet cause the most pain...all on the same day. Well, if you're looking for a marriage made … [Read more...]
Here’s How to Treat Your Husband Like a King
Most of us want our homes to be a place of refuge, a place of tranquil peace, rambunctious excitement, and romantic moments. We want a home, not just a house. We want a place where our mate is well taken care of and comfortable. If you're husband, you want to treat your wife like a queen. If you're a wife, you want to treat your husband like a king. How to Treat Your Husband … [Read more...]
6 Marriage Mistakes Almost Every Wife Makes at Least Once
I must admit I made several marriage mistakes as a new wife. It took me a minute to understand and appreciate this profound new role with my husband. So my relationship struggled just a bit. What I learned, as I began studying relationships and working with couples, is that I wasn’t the only wife who had this experience. In this article: Taking your husband for … [Read more...]