“Your woman still wants to be pursued even after you’ve already caught her!” It’s so easy for us as men to take a backseat and passive role in our relationships once we are veterans in the game, but our women are begging us to get back into the driver’s seat! Here are 5 ways we can do that….come follow me! [imagebrowser id=415] … [Read more...]
Is Your Marriage in a Rut? Try Online Dating
By Michelle Y. Talbert, Esq. OK, OK, before you click away thinking that this is a post suggesting that you swing or cheat, take heed. In addition to meeting people who you may not otherwise encounter, online dating is a great way to get to know someone and connect based on shared interests and attraction or, as I will discuss below, RE-connect with someone; like that spouse … [Read more...]
Why Thinking Like a Single Person Can Benefit Your Marriage
When I was single I was excited about the idea of love and marriage. I had so many thoughts regarding my future relationship. The type of wife I would be, the city I would live in and the number of children I would have were all part of my daydreams. So when I actually started dating seriously, I brought energy, playfulness and honesty. For whoever ended up being my one and … [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...]
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...]
4 Marriage-Saving Date Night Tips Every Couple Needs to Know
With all of the responsibilities life can bring, like kids, jobs and bills, it gets harder for couples to spend quality time together. Some couples go weeks or even months without going on a date; so when they finally do, it’s more than a date – it’s like an Olympic event! A 2012 report released by the National Marriage Project found that couples who devote time to one … [Read more...]
You Love Your Spouse, But Do You Still Like Your Spouse?
One day, my wife Tanya asked me "do you still love me?" And I replied, "of course I love you. You're my wife, the mother of my daughter, we've been married 12+ years...yes, of course I love you. Now the question you need to be asking me is "do I like you?" It's funny how relationships come 360 degrees huh? Wasn't it back in kindergarten and first grade when you were asking … [Read more...]