There is one thing all my friends have in common. They all want to see me win in life and they especially want to see me win in my marriage. They are rooting for my family. And they want this thing I have to last for a lifetime. Their desire to see my marriage last has nothing to do with how they feel about my husband either. Sure, some of them have known him for as long as … [Read more...]
In a Relationship? 6 “Friends” Who Might Get the Side Eye from Your Mate
If your mate doesn't like your "friends" what should you do? Okay y'all know the scenario...you get into a new relationship, but you still have the same old friends. She is the gossip queen and when you and your mate have a disagreement, she says stuff like "girl, you don't have to answer to him." You and your friends have been down for a long time, but your mate thinks they … [Read more...]
9 Reasons to Stop Listening to Your Friends Regarding Your Marriage
Ladies, stop listening to your friends! It’s tempting to want to talk to your girlfriends when you are having marital problems. But be careful. Your friends don’t always have your best interests at heart. Below are 9 reasons to stop listen to your friends regarding your marriage. They don’t know the whole story, just your version. They can only give you an opinion based … [Read more...]
Friend Zone or Love Jones: Can A Man and Woman Just Be Friends?
“I’m not ready for a serious relationship. I just want to be friends.” This is one of the worst lines that any man or woman can hear from the person that they had hoped to gain more than a "buddy pass" from. We have all been at both ends, being the orator of such words as well as the unfortunate recipient hearer of those same dreaded words. What exactly does it mean for a … [Read more...]
3 Pieces of Bad Relationship Advice People Always Share But You Should Never Take
Relationships often come with unexpected twists and turns. Sometimes they lead us in a direction that strengthens our relationship with very little effort on our part, but it’s not always that easy. The twists and turns can be complicated, leaving us feeling like we need an outside party to help guide the way. Frankly, there is nothing wrong with seeking help for your … [Read more...]
The One Main Reason Why People Can’t Stand Your Mate
Have you ever disliked the person your family member or close friend is dating? I have been there more than once. Am I super judgmental? I don’t think so. I am, however, fiercely loyal and protective of the people I love most. If I feel like someone I love is being hurt, in anyway, by the person they are involved with, I am not happy about it and I have no interest in hiding my … [Read more...]
The One Key to Making it Through the Good, Bad, and Ugly in Your Marriage That Everybody Should be Doing but They’re Not
One of the most quoted verses on marriage in the bible is Genesis 2:18, “It is not good for man to be alone." Many times we have taken the meaning of this scripture's right to marriage, being God’s point here. Well, it isn’t. When God said it is not good for man to be alone, he was referring to friendship. God created us for each other to the degree that there are over 59 … [Read more...]
3 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Take Advice from Just Anybody
Have you ever had someone tell you what they would do if they were in your situation? Well the fact of the matter is that no one can ever be you in your situation. So when people say, "If I were you.." only bad advice will follow. When figuring out solutions to our own problems and answers to questions our minds go in a multitude of directions. Most of the mental paths that … [Read more...]
4 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Leave After an Argument
Arguments are a part of marriage. You can’t avoid all of them and really, you shouldn’t try to. Just because you argue doesn’t mean anything is wrong in your marriage. Siblings argue, friends argue, even co-workers argue. It’s natural because you are in close contact with another person. But sometimes an argument can be so intense with your spouse, that you may consider walking … [Read more...]
3 Surefire Ways to Know if Your Friends are True Friends
In a world filled with internet gangsters, reality TV, manufactured food, and hair weave. It has become really hard to know what’s real and what’s fake. This principle holds true when trying to determine real friends vs. fake friends. People will smile in your face all day long, but then turn around and betray you with ease. Thankfully not everyone is like that, but how can you … [Read more...]
5 Simple Ways to be an Awesome Superbowl Wife
For most red-blooded American men, Superbowl Sunday is almost sacred. A whole season's worth of trash talking and fantasy football frustrations end with the annual tradition of crowning one team the Kings of the Season. For many wives, it's a juvenile celebration of male testosterone and chicken wings, but it doesn't have to be this way. Want to make a lasting impression on … [Read more...]
3 Critical Relationship Mistakes to Avoid in the New Year
Most people get excited about the New Year because it’s a chance to start fresh and do better. It’s the time to think about the changes you need to make in your relationships for you to accomplish your goals in the coming year. Personally, I know there are certain mistakes I have made in my past that have slowed me down in reaching my goals. Here are three to avoid if you’re … [Read more...]
10 Things You Should Know About Marriage
You may have received a lot of advice from different people regarding marriage, whether you are single, engaged or already married. I didn’t receive a lot of advice before I got married. But I have received some wise nuggets from a few family members over that last 17 years of my marriage. I will share what I was told and some things I had to learn on my own. Keep God in … [Read more...]
Is It Bragging to Say You Love Your Spouse on Social Media?
I had no idea that professing ones love for their spouse on social networks would be frowned upon by others. In fact, sometimes it can totally piss people off. I have recently been made aware that some people do not appreciate this. I am told that married people who express their love this way are bragging, pretending to be perfect and/or must be fronting. This reaction … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Tell If Your “Friends” are Toxic
Does anyone out there have toxic friends? You know the kind I mean. The ones that never have anything good to say about ANYbody, including you. The ones with the negative energy that can suck the life out of every person they encounter. The ones that make you feel physically and mentally drained after spending time with them. It’s because they are literally poisoning you … [Read more...]