Do you ever look at your marriage and think, how did we get here? Sure, you are still in love, and you have no intentions of leaving your spouse, but that feeling of excitement and romance is fading more and more each day. You are starting to wonder in you can get it back. It happens to the best of us. We get married and life seems full of possibilities. We travel, we talk … [Read more...]
6 Ways You Can Breathe Life into Your Marriage in 2015
2015 is just around the corner. 2014 was great, but now its time to begin to plan for an even greater new year. Your marriage deserves some fresh new things that can breathe life into it. This is a list of ways you can breathe life into your marriage in 2015. [imagebrowser id=342] … [Read more...]
4 Plans Every Marriage Needs After Saying I Do
Planning ahead in marriage can save so much time and also helps you prioritize what is most important to you and your spouse. It's easy to live day to day and then realized that years have flown by. You might find yourself asking the question, "Where has the time gone?" or "What have we did with all these years?" If you plan your marriage, and have goals to work towards it … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to Recharge Your Marriage and Get That Old Thing Back!
You know that feeling you have when the New Year starts? You feel pumped because you have all these things you want to accomplish, it all seems doable, and you believe you have what it takes to make it happen! Yes, the start of the year is a time filled with promise. As with many things in life, the excitement begins to fade, the original goals start to feel like a bit much, … [Read more...]
4 Couples Rituals Happy Couples Use to Stay Spicy
Relationships are always changing and growing as each person grows and shifts into their purpose. Staying connected with rituals is worth investing in to maintain healthy relationships. Without rituals it is easy to feel distant or separate from our partner. Here are few rituals that have helped my clients reconnect and spice up their relationships. 1. List the Good - Each … [Read more...]
Why You Need A Date Night in the Next Two Weeks
One of the things a couple can do to ensure they keep their relationship fresh and exciting is to schedule a weekly date night. This should be a standing appointment that couples make a firm commitment to keep. This standing weekly appointment should be the most important, respected, and valued event on your calendar. Keeping this commitment communicates to your partner that … [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 Super Easy Date Night Idea for Couples with Big Dreams
My husband and I take turns planning our monthly date night. For my last turn to plan, I was stumped for ideas on what to do. This was around the time for me to start preparing my annual vision board, and while I was going through my magazine collection, a thought came to me. I realized that creating a vision board was something I only ever did alone. My husband and I talk … [Read more...]
4 Ways to Keep Date Night Fresh and Alive
It is often said to make time for date night within your marriage. Go out and spend some alone time with each other. I totally agree. I encourage you to get alone time with your spouse. Hire a baby sitter or pack the kids up and take them to grandma’s house for the afternoon. Even with date night, keep it fresh. Think of things to do that you have never done before. If you … [Read more...]
Can You Feel The Beat? 4 Ways Dancing Can Help Couples Increase Their Sexy!
“Happily married couples are an inspiration!" That was the takeaway message from my keynote address at the Black Marriage Day banquet this past Saturday night. And what a wonderful night it was! I must say it was such an inspiring night seeing so many black couples dressed up and having a great time together. One of the highlights for me, though, was looking at the couples … [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...]
Don’t Forget to Make Date Night Part of Your Holiday Traditions
by Esther Boykin, Despite our best intentions to focus on family and love, the holiday season is often one of the busiest and most stressful times of year for families. With parties to plan and shopping lists to check off, many couples find that romance takes a back seat to obligations and efforts to create a “perfect” Christmas. But it doesn’t have to be this way. With a … [Read more...]
Couples: 10 Ways to Spice Up Your Normal Date Nights
Married couples often make the mistake of not dating once they've tied the knot and started adding to their families. I've been guilty of not nurturing my FIRST relationship with the onset of children, but I soon realized the consequences weren't good. I didn't feel as close to my spouse and he admitted to feeling the same way. Being good parents is important but having a good … [Read more...]