I believe that love does not conquer all. And not only do I not believe it, but as a happily married woman, I have no problem sharing that belief with others. It’s not that I don’t believe in the importance or power of love, because I do. I’m actually a romantic at heart (no really, I am). The thing is, I am also a realist. And as a realist, I really can’t sit here and tell … [Read more...]
The Pleasure of Falling in Love with My Third Wife
I married my first wife in 2003. Our five years of dating were terrible. We fought all the time, over every thing. We were told to never marry. But, we felt God was on our side so we got married anyway. And, those five years pretty much were regrettable, but certainly not forgettable. My second wife and I married in 2008. Things were great. We had just had a child and it … [Read more...]
Why I Think Falling in Love Doesn’t Exist
Love is never the result of a fall as the popular phrase, “Falling in love”, suggests...however romantic it may sound to your ears or mine from decades of programming and social engineering via film, television, fairy-tales, and other influential images that leave long-lasting imprints that shape how we view and speak about love. Yes, I realize how bold a statement it is … [Read more...]
7 Songs Every Man Listens to When He’s Falling in Love
Okay I know when we think of love songs, we always think of the ladies being sappy and in love, but you haven’t seen anything until you watch a man fall in love. Men might do it in the privacy of their own homes, but we get just as sappy and all those love songs start speaking to us too. Maybe it was just me…now I KNOW it wasn’t just me…but I remember being on the phone for … [Read more...]
5 Guiding Principles on How to Fall in Love Hard Without Losing Yourself
First look at the phrase “fall” in love. I understand it is an old cliché. However, our words hold the power to create the circumstances in our lives. When we see the word “fall” in brings about the thought of being out of control or things just happening without us guiding them. I don’t want you to fall but to make choices. Choose to be in love with your mate. Choose to love … [Read more...]
8 Ways to Know if You’re in Love With a Man or a Boy?
Love is a wonderful feeling, but not all things that feel good are necessarily good for us. Sometimes we fall in love with someone, praying and hoping for the best, even when their behavior tells us that we might be caught up in a mess. Typically, intuition can guide us in the right direction, but it’s only useful if we listen to it. When you meet a man that charms you and … [Read more...]
4 Great Ways to Fall in Love Every Day
by LaDawn Elliot, Love is all around us, it is an infinite energy that has no boundaries. It is an un-explainable feeling that can consumes every fiber of our being. It is an emotion that we simply have very little power to control. The heart knows no prejudice, it doesn’t see race, size, or class. It simply loves who it loves. Love can stand on its own and doesn’t ask … [Read more...]
Stop Getting Married Because You’re in Love
by Alexia Wood What did she say? Is she crazy? Of course you ought to get married if you're in love? Like she lil mad or wah? Say what? YOU HEARD ME! "Oh we're in love". This statement has been responsible for many a divorce, broken homes and dissolved relationships.... because as many as have fallen IN love have fallen OUT of love. So why would you base your … [Read more...]
What Happens When a Man Finds Love?
One of the best things for a man to experience is being in love. I know that men have gotten a bad wrap for not wanting to be in committed relationships and also for being unfaithful in most of their relationships, but when a man finds love, he is never the same. Love has the ability to overtake him and thrust him into things he would not normally choose. He is normally … [Read more...]