There are times in most marriages when things feel out of balance. Maybe it’s a busier season for one spouse than it is for another. It could be a result of tasks around the home, managing the children, or a demanding career. Whatever the reason, there are times when one person is incredibly overwhelmed, and they are barely keeping their head above water; times when they could … [Read more...]
Marrying for Money: Good Idea or Bad Idea?
In my last article, “Why Did You Get Married?” I posed three reasons people marry. One reason was money. Back in the day, a woman stayed home to cook, clean, raise children, and tend to her husband. Therefore, she expected her husband to provide the finances to run the house. As time goes on, parents encourage their daughters to "marry well" so they won’t have to worry about … [Read more...]
Honeymooning Every Year — Why It’s So Important
With all the stress from work, simply taking care of our families, and life in general, it's sometimes easy to forget why we even got married in the first place. A while ago, I posted an article that discussed the importance of having that refreshing "girls weekend" to let our hair down. Well, it's even more important that, as married couples, that we take the time to … [Read more...]
3 Ingredients for a Peaceful Blended Family
Have children from previous relationships? Wondering how to blend into one happy family? Here are some tips I found useful when I got married. I had a two year old son and my husband had no children, so he stepped into the role like a pro to help me raise my son. Excuse me, our son. Below are the three main requirements I’ve learned in the past 16 years that are essential for a … [Read more...]
5 Things I’ve Learned So Far in Marriage
I’ve only been married 15 years so I don’t consider myself a pro at it, but I have learned some things that may help you in your marriage. Below is a short list I’ve compiled. I don’t always have to be right. Being wrong in an argument is a learning experience for me. It hurts sometime when I am wrong, but I had to learn that I won’t always be right. My husband does know … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Jerome & Deborah Mills
I had the pleasure of speaking with Jerome and Deborah Mills, and I have to say that their love for each other is truly inspiring as I could feel it even through the phone. Deborah and Jerome were high school sweethearts — she was a cheerleader and he was a football player — and got married at the ages of nineteen and twenty. They have defied the odds by still being happily … [Read more...]
Are the Words, “I Love You,” Really All That Important?
Ever since I wrote the article "13 Ways I Promise to Love My Husband," I have been making a conscious effort and reflecting on those promises I made. I've honestly slipped up a few times in which my husband offered to print out the list and hang it up somewhere I could see it at all times (you know...just to spark my memory). But my reflections encouraged a conversation that I … [Read more...]
Dear BMWK: Is There Really a Such Thing as Privacy When it Comes to Marriage?
We recently received the following question/comment from one of our readers: “I read most of your articles you post. Your knowledge is very useful on a lot of different subject matters. I know a lot of married couples and one of the main issues I find hard to address or possibly answer is 'can privacy work in marriage without causing distrust?' I find this one of the #1 … [Read more...]
Interview: LaShawn & April Daniels From the Tamar & Vince Show Talk About the Reality of Marriage and the Latest Episode
There are a lot of reality shows on TV nowadays. If you ever had any doubts before, the Tamar and Vince show (sister of super star Toni Braxton & music mogul/executive) is definitely one to be added to the list. Because of the show, we’ve come to know and love Lashawn and April Daniels, the husband & wife sidekick duo who also happen to be best friends of Tamar & … [Read more...]
9 Things I Learned While My Husband Was Away
The day before Hurricane Sandy was scheduled to hit the East Coast, my husband left for what was supposed to be a two day business trip. But, ended up being...well...9 days. It was bad enough that he had to leave! But what made it even worse was that it coincided with what was rumored to be the worst storm to hit the East Coast in quite some time. Call me a wimp.... but I … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Michelle Obama Reps Hard For Her Husband On The Daily Show
I tell you what - Michelle Obama can not be caught saying ANYTHING negative about her hubby. When the First Lady dropped by The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he asked (in a humorous way) about the President's "wild" teen years and Mrs. Obama shut it down quickly, saying, "I'm not taking any bait!" We love it. The Daily Show with Jon Stewart Get More: Daily Show Full … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Wedding To Make You Reminisce About Your Own Special Day
We love watching the care and detail that goes into planning a wedding when it all comes together on the actual day. But beyond the centerpieces and the flowers and the music, one thing stands out - the love between the bride and groom. In this YouTube video, we salute this couple for making love look real good. … [Read more...]
BMWK Couples Spotlight: The McDaniels: Love, Rhymes & Videotape
The best viral online videos are the ones that were never intended for stardom. When Charles McDaniel posted a video of him rhyming with a heart monitor as his "beat box" while his wife was in labor they never thought that it would turn in to an internet sensation. As an active duty military family (Air Force) stationed in Italy with 5 children; Charles and his wife of 10 years … [Read more...]
VIDEO: Proposal At The Grand Canyon
Like the groom-to-be said in the video, we're just glad he didn't drop the ring! … [Read more...]
Couples Spotlight: Caleb and Andriea Ishman, Music Duo That Keeps Their Love On Beat
Caleb and Andriea Ishman who form the music group ISH open up about what it's like to record and perform music together. Names: Caleb and Andriea Ishman (ISH) Place we call home: Chicago, IL How we met: Andriea: We met on Myspace.com. I was looking to start a band in Indianapolis, and ran across Caleb's profile. There was a photo of him sitting behind a set of … [Read more...]