What do viewers possibly misunderstand or not get to understand about Tamar and Vince?
AD: The biggest misconception is that people think that they just do not love each other. We’ve seen some really mean things written saying that Tamar is a gold digger. She’s not a gold digger, their marriage is not for financial means or any of that. These two people love each other.They love each other through the roof. They truly want to overcome the obstacles that every couple is faced with. They want to win this whole marriage thing. I really want to put it out there because you only get to see a little bit on TV. But being their friends, we know the magnitude of the love that they have for one another. I can really mirror it to the love that my husband and I have for one another. Divorce is not an option. Winning is the only option. So that’s something that I truly want people to understand. And although they’ve been married for four years, they’ve been together for nine years so there’s a long history there.
How old are your sons and how do you keep them grounded with parents that are so high profile?
AD: We have three sons and they are sixteen, fifteen & seven. We just try to be as good of an example as individuals for them to follow. God is first. Our spiritual background gives us a foundation to operate in a way that gives responsibility. Although we’re not perfect, we let them know that’s something that you can’t compromise on. When no one is in the room, you need to be the same then as you are when everyone is in the room. It’s important to us that we raise them to be fine men. We teach them that nothing is out of reach for them.
They are all uniquely different. Our youngest is pursuing acting. He is our wildcard because he is fearless and will do anything. We always joke and ask ourselves how the last one is the one with the most energy. The fifteen-year-old is extremely talented. He follows his father’s footsteps musically. We don’t promote music because we want them to do their own thing. But that’s just something in him that you can’t deny. We definitely see him getting more involved in that. The oldest is just a wizard. He is incredibly intelligent. Academics is his thing. He’s in honors society for French in high school. He loves fashion but he loves to challenge himself academically. So they all have a very different dynamic and we are just so proud of all three of them. They are awesome and not just because they’re our kids. [Laughter]
LD: My boys are my boys. Some people try to decipher why most young boys don’t like to listen to their father or don’t think their father is cool. But everyone knows that I’m the coolest father in the world [laughter]! We give them the room and space to learn and so it’s fun to watch them. The biggest thing that I tell all of them is this: ‘You’re going to make mistakes; I just want the mistakes that you make to be calculated mistakes. I don’t want you to do a bunch of stupid, miscellaneous, or frivolous mistakes. I want you to do your best at whatever you’re doing. If you calculate it wrong, I just want to know that there was a thought process that went behind your mistake. And as long as we get that, it’s all good’.
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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