For April: How do you deal with the pressures of being a celebrity wife and mother? And how do you specifically handle what you talked about on Thursday night’s episode: the (natural) insecurities of your husband’s field of work, and constantly being surrounded by so many women?
AD: First and foremost the communication has to be there which it is. I’m grateful that I am able to talk to my husband. We might not agree initially, but we are able to communicate to one another what our views are regarding such things. As far as his line of work goes you have to have tough skin. You have to be a secure woman because that’s all my husband is surrounded by for the most part are beautiful women…women voted the most beautiful. So we don’t have time to sit at home fussing and worrying. I know the man I married. I know that I can trust him. He makes sure he keeps his stuff in line so that I don’t even have to worry about that kind of stuff. We’re able to work through our differences and have a solid marriage. It’s a beautiful thing.
For LaShawn: What things do you do as a husband to make her feel more secure, and to reassure her that she doesn’t have anything to worry about?
LD: One thing I think that is very important is to be an open book in whatever it is that I do. My wife (although she hates it) she knows that she can come in on any session, it doesn’t matter who I’m there with. There’s not a time that she calls me and I’m not touchable or unreachable. I will never have an excuse of not picking up her call because I was in the studio recording. I don’t care who it is or what’s going on, I pick up the phone make sure she’s ok and then I can get back to work. I try and work on my history even in the future. I conduct myself in the present so that you can never look back and say, “Oh well he did do this one time”. I make sure my history is clean so that you know the character that you’re dealing with.
In one episode, you mentioned that “compromise” was one of the major things that keeps the two of you together. Can you just elaborate on that a bit and explain from your point of view how that works in a marriage? What types of things the both of you have needed to compromise on to make your marriage last?
LD: Compromise is key. One of the biggest downfalls for married couples and newlyweds is that they have to figure out how to mesh with each other. You have two separate individuals coming together. So the key is learning how to mesh with each other. It’s a give and take on some things. And I have to be respectful of what she thinks and what she feels. If there’s anyone that I have to buck down to it will be my wife.
I’m not a fan of reality shows as a whole, mainly because many of them are scripted and phony. But it sounds like LaShawn & April are the real deal and have a firm grasp on what love & marriage is all about. That’s refreshing because we (and I am definitely a part of this group) tend to stereotype people who are famous as being ‘Hollywood’–y’all know what I mean! Glad to know they are down to earth, keeping God first and committed to one another. All the best to them! 🙂
I can completely understand that Drea! It truly was a refreshing interview and also a reminder that celebrity marriages are still just that — a marriage. And it takes the same type of work, love, commitment that any other marriage needs. Thanks for sharing your thoughts with us! 🙂
I saw the episode and i am thankful for their transparency. It gave me a better understanding of what marriage is about and how you have to continue to work at it so that your marriage can grow and flourish.
I agree with you, Niambi! Their transparency really touched a lot of people, including myself. Yes, it’s definitely something you have to work on continuously. Thanks for sharing! 🙂
Awesome interview! It’s wonderful to see real couples sharing their experiences and help other couples navigate the sometimes difficult road of marriage. Bravo!
Thank you T.Espi! I agree!! It’s always nice to see other couples like them because it makes me want to have an even better relationship with my own husband!
I had to comment before reading any further. The first question and answer has definitely been my husband and I. It’s refreshing to know that we’re not alone. It’s funny how everything always seems to come down to communication.
Great interview! Well done!!!
Yes Rani! Thank you! Communication is definitely key and something that needs to be worked on continuously (speaking for myself as well).
Great interview! The Daniels have definitely become one of BMWK’s favorite TV couples and we appreciate them showing marriage in a loving and realistic light. We appreciate yall! Great job Christine!
Thanks so much Lamar! Yes, they really are a great couple and I loved everything they shared with us!
I had no clue who these two people were or their reality show but Great Article!!! A great Author and interviewer is one who walks the walk and talks the talk and understands the language. The author captures the
essence and verity of the material for their audience and viewers. Whether I knew them before now does not even matter, because after reading this article I now feel like I know Lashawn and April. This has you Christine written all over it. So proud of the Mommy:-)
Wow! Thank you so much! I truly appreciate such kind words, and so glad you enjoyed the interview 🙂
This article was beautiful!!! I love them as a couple, and as a fellow christian married couple; they represented well. I would really love if the Daniels were offered their own reality show. Don’t get me wrong, I love Tamar and Vince, but; LaShawn and April are more my speed. Love you guys and God Bless!!!
As a woman who is engaged to be married after being together for 6 years, I learned A LOT from this article! April helped to cement the ‘choose your battles wisely’ in me. We as women tend to knit pick and bug our men. And though it may seem like a genuine concern to us, it may just bug the heck out of him that we are arguing over EVERYTHING! Proverbs 25:4 says- It is better to dwell in the corner of the housetop, than with a brawling woman and in a wide house. That’s how guys feel when we do that. Like NOT coming home! Lol! And I want my baby home so I got that one REAL quick April. Thanks guys! Good advice 🙂
I don’t know where or who this e-mail may go to, but I’m asking no! I’m begging someone to please get this message to Mr. Daniels? I really do believe that he and Vince should really look this way for some new talent, and please give us a chance at sing for someone major like them which we have been searching for, for years just for someone major as himself to just please give us a chance. please,please please!!!!!1Someone please get this message to Vince and (or) Lashawn please. either contact Allen Walker@(229-429-3558)or Detrial Scott@(229-516-5736)Tell them for me I promise that want regret the move.
I really like the Daniels they make me laugh April and Lashawn talked about putting God first so many celebrity do not like talking about praising God like is not important anymore thank you for putting God first
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