Do you feel like you always have to be a strong black woman? Truth be told, "Strong Black Woman Baggage" is a thing. It's a thing that makes it difficult for a black woman to let go and have more intimacy in marriage. Strong Black Woman Baggage: 7 Tips to Let Go for a More Intimate Marriage In this article: Questions to consider Balancing the life of the SBW The … [Read more...]
How Do I Get Over Feeling Obsolete in My Marriage?
Dr. Buckingham: I believe that I am going through some kind of identity crisis and my marriage is in trouble as a result. My wife and I have been married for over 10 years and I have always had the spotlight on me as a successful businessman. I have made a few million dollars and have appeared on numerous high profile media platforms. In the eyes of many, I would be seen as … [Read more...]
Healthy Black Marriages Do Exist
I stumbled across a Facebook post a couple of weeks ago and found the topic so interesting I had to write about it. The post was in response to all the praise pouring in for rap’s new super couple, Remy Ma and Papoose. It questioned why black folks were acting like we had never seen a happy black couple before. It read as follows: “My Remy and Papoose assessment: Truth be … [Read more...]
Hollywood Has a New Dating Solution for Single Black Women Looking for Love
Earlier this week I heard a radio interview with a local Matchmaker who believes that single black women should open their mindsets to dating outside of their norm. The alternative dating options she’s referring to is dating bisexual men or men who have had relationships with same sex partners, but realize they prefer women instead. She felt that women would be able to … [Read more...]
Preference or Pain? Why Some Black Men Won’t Date Black Women
If a black man tells you he doesn't want to date black women in 2016, don't get offended. Why? It's because he's doing you a favor. He's saving you the time you could have wasted on someone who doesn't deserve you. A recent episode of Iyanla Fix My Life aired, showing three black men in their 20s, 30s and 40s who had different reasons why they preferred NOT to date black … [Read more...]
Our First Couple – Michelle and Barack Obama Give Us 10 Secrets to a Great Marriage
[tps_header] Barack Obama, the first black president of the United States, is truly an awe-inspiring figure along with his beautiful and brilliant wife Michelle Obama. He is, after all, the President of the most powerful nation on Earth, which would make the POTUS the most powerful man on Earth as well. But, he is not just our POTUS; he is also a married man who has an … [Read more...]
Giveaway: Win a Chance to Discover Your African Ancestry and Much More
Our mission on BMWK is to uplift, promote and encourage marriage and healthy relationships in the African American Community. So, when we were asked by African Ancestry to participate in a celebration of Black Love, we jumped at the chance. We’re celebrating Black Love by partnering with fellow businesses that promote Black Love as part of their mission. And we're offering a … [Read more...]
How Can We See More Black Love on Film?
Recently I went to my local library to see a documentary on the history of Black Love in film. The 2011 documentary called Reel Black Love, directed and produced by Darryl Pitts of Chicago, features dozens of interviews with famed actors, actresses, and professionals in the film industry discussing the many ups and downs of Black cinema. What intrigued me the most was to see a … [Read more...]
A Positive Image of Marriage: Pictures From Our Readers
In celebration of Black Marriage Week we invited you, our extended BMWK family, to send us photos of you and your spouses so that we could feature them on our Facebook page. In addition to sharing your photos some of you shared a portion of your story --- how your relationship started and even imparted some wisdom for your Facebook family. Your participation was exciting and we … [Read more...]
{Wedded Bliss} Joy + Joe
We don't often feature engagement photos on Black and Married With Kids, but this couple just has that "It factor" that lets us know that they will be going the distance. Joy and Joe are brand spanking new newlyweds (they tied the knot on March 3) and they shared their engagement pictures with our good friends at Munaluchi Bridal. We especially like the one with the iPhones! … [Read more...]
How Much Does The Proposal Really Matter?
We've been seeing some … [Read more...]
Anthony Hamilton Talks Black Love In New Interview
R&B crooner Anthony Hamilton sat down with Rolling Out magazine to give his thoughts on black love and what black couples can do to keep the love alive. The married father of 5 (and one on the way), who recently released his latest album, Back to Love, believes there are many misconceptions of black love. On The Biggest Misconception About Black Love The biggest … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: John & Kimberly Dilosa
We love all the photos you post to the Happily Ever After Facebook page and now we want to hear the story behind the smiles. Sharing how regular, everyday folks fall in love and stay in love gives us the extra push in our own marriages, and hopefully in yours as well. If you'd like to be featured in our Couples Spotlight, hit us up at [email protected]. The … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Adam & Stephanie Vaught
We love all the photos you post to the Happily Ever After Facebook page and now we want to hear the story behind the smiles. Sharing how regular, everyday folks fall in love and stay in love gives us the extra push in our own marriages, and hopefully in yours as well. We're bringing back our Couples Spotlight series and if you'd like to be featured, hit us up at … [Read more...]
Couple Spotlight: Dennis + La Sonia Make Blended Families Look Good
Dennis & La Sonia Ball Ages: Dennis (44) and La Sonia (42) Wedding date: August 6, 2011 Our blended family consists of: Dennis has three children, two boys and one girl: Aaron- age 23, Isiah- age 16 and Danielle - age 20. I have four children, two girls and two boys, and I also take care of my younger sister: Jaleel - 23, Jesse - 16, Yazmine - 14, Khadijah … [Read more...]