By: Dr. George James Has your relationship lost its spark? Maybe you and your partner have become too comfortable with each other and you don’t make the effort anymore. The good thing is that this is a normal phase in every relationship. The bad thing is, if you allow your relationship to get stuck in this phase, you could either see the end of your love partnership or at … [Read more...]
3 Huge Mistakes Husbands Make When They Plan Travel and How They Can Fix It!
We recently ran an informal survey on our Black and Married With Kids Facebook page, and the results were interesting to say the least. We asked what your husband does wrong when he plans the family’s travel. And the ladies didn’t hold back. Let me guess, you’re not surprised, lol. For the sake of husbands everywhere, I’ve curated a few of the top responses and have supplied … [Read more...]
3 Keys to the Perfect Date Weekend Without the Kids! #1 is Vital
Weekend travel warriors.... come out and play-eeee-yayyy!!!! If you're a regular reader of BMWK then you know that we heavily promote date night and its importance with your spouse. Date night gives you the opportunity to recharge and reconnect and that connection is vital if you intend to maintain your relationship past the stress of work, parenting and everything else … [Read more...]
7 Creative Date Ideas That’ll Effectively Kill Netflix and Chill
[tps_header]The summer's not yet over. Just because cooler weather threatens with fall's fast approach, doesn't mean your date life has to cool off too. Put the repetitive Netflix and Chill on ice and heat up your relationship with some out-of-the-box date ideas.[/tps_header] Spend a Night Outdoors Take it back to the summer nights during your childhood when you and the … [Read more...]
Fall in Love Again On These 5 Surprisingly Simple and Sexy Fall Dates
So much happens in the month of October. The weather obviously changes, easily reminding us that fall is alive and well. Parents get the chance to create or buy costumes as they’re children prepare for halloween. Couples also get the chance to exchange gifts as love is celebrated on Sweetest Day (October 17th this year). October is the perfect month, right before the … [Read more...]
7 Signs You and Your Spouse Need a Vacation…BAD!
Summer is rapidly approaching and many of us have our plans in place. Sadly, though, some of us don’t know what we want to do and that usually means that we end up doing nothing. I know it’s sad because I am one of the people still figuring things out. Although this year, I am determined to have my feet planted in the warm sand on a beach somewhere. Of course, the summer … [Read more...]
15 Non-Traditional Valentine’s Date Ideas that You Can do from Home
Valentine’s Day is almost here which means that many of us are getting ready for a date night with that special someone. Hubby and I usually default to our favorite sushi spot on our date nights, but I was thinking we should step out of our comfort zone and try something different. In the spirit of breaking tradition, here are 14 date ideas to for you and your boo: Play … [Read more...]
6 Tips to Eliminate the Date Night Blues
Do you have the date night blues? They can look a little something like this: You can’t remember the last time you and your husband went out on a date alone. The last time you went out, it was to see a movie and eat at the same restaurant down the street. Again. Whenever you do have some free time, you go around in circles trying to decide what to … [Read more...]
5 Different Ideas for a Great Date Night
As Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, I thought it would be a good time to offer some date night ideas. Date nights are important to the health of a marriage and a great way to continue to have fun as often as possible with the person you enjoy the most—your spouse. Planning a date night is also a way to get creative with thinking about different ways to share each other’s … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Married Couples Need to Go Back to the Basics with Date Nights
Life always presents us an opportunity to practice our survival skills. I love the phrase to be aware is to be alive. For me, it means being observant of people, things and situations that challenge our safety or success. Once we feel threatened, our instinct kicks in and we do whatever is necessary to protect ourselves. We do the same where our hearts are concerned. Our … [Read more...]
4 Things Your Woman Will Love For You to Start Doing Again!
"The same things you did to get her you need to do to keep her!" You hear people say this all of the time. And while it's true, it's not always as easy as one may think. The truth is that sometimes after the lust and infatuation fades and familiarity kicks in, we can become less conscious of the little things! It's not necessarily that we don't care or we don't love you … [Read more...]
A Great “FREE” Date Idea for the Next Two Weeks
Lamar and I are full-time entrepreneurs, which means each day we hit the ground running as we work towards meeting our goals and achieving our dreams….we ‘rise and grind.’ As soon as we send the kids off to school, we are super focused on tackling our daily to-do lists. And before you know it, the kids are home and it’s time for homework, dinner, activities, and … [Read more...]
5 Cheap Date Ideas for Couples
Aiight...times are hard out here. I know more people who are unemployed, losing their houses, losing cars, having to cut back on nearly everything now more then ever. And if you're not careful about how you handle your finances and your decision making during these times, this could very well be the season that destroys your marriage. And I know a lot of couples who look at … [Read more...]
7 Great Valentine’s Day Ideas for Singles
Single on Valentine’s Day this year? That doesn’t mean you can’t celebrate it! Have a fun time without feeling lonely or like you’re missing out on something. This is a day like all the other 364, so if you’re feeling festive, here are some ideas for celebrating love and life for the Valentine’s Day weekend: [imagebrowser id=214] … [Read more...]
3 Ways to Beat the Marriage Winter Blues
The Christmas tree is securely stuffed in its box, the New Year’s champagne glasses are stored in the cabinet and the outdoor landscape looks bleak and dry. You have nothing to look forward to, the kids are back in school, and you are back to the daily grind of life. You may feel blah and bored. You may be wondering what you can do to beat the marriage winter blues. Well here … [Read more...]