A soul mate is defined as "a person ideally suited to another as a close friend or romantic partner." I always thought the term "soul mate" was just a cute way to define that person closest to you. But it wasn't until years into marriage and even daily, that I'm reminded that I'm truly married to my soul mate. I know without a shadow of a doubt that God hand-picked us for each … [Read more...]
As a Single Man, What is the Best Thing I Can Do to Find a Wife?
Dr. Buckingham, I am a successful young man who wants to have a wife and children in the near future. A few years ago, I relocated from the South to D.C. with the belief I would have better prospects. I am approaching my mid-30s, and I feel discouraged about my prospects. I meet women who appear to be good for me, but things just never work out. I have not been able to … [Read more...]
A Surefire Way to Finding the Mate You Want
A lot of my single peoples ask me, "how do I find a good man" or "how do I find a good woman"? And my answer is always the same "boring" answer of "pray on it". I call that the boring answer because people want me to give them a sure shot recipe like: "catch the 6 bus to Broad and Olney, then get on the 1st car of the express train going to City Hall and the dude sitting 3 … [Read more...]
Why I Believe that Soul Mates Don’t Exist
Recently I’ve had more than one conversation or debate about finding your soul mate and whether most people were actually waiting for “the one." I personally hope that most people aren't waiting around for their soul mate, because I don't believe that soul mates exist. Now I will readily admit, I am not always the most romantic lady in the room. I will take a thriller over a … [Read more...]