Even the best relationships experience moments of pain. Whether you’re with Mr. Right or Mr. Right Now, pain is often inevitable. Now, not all pain is equal, so sometimes the pain is momentary and easy to get over while other times, the pain feels like too much to bear, and it lingers. But regardless of the kind of relationship you are in, I have found one thing to be … [Read more...]
6 Things You Blame On Your Kids That Are Really Your Fault
We all love our kids. They add joy to our lives in ways that no one else can. But as much as we love them, doesn’t it seem like kids get blamed for a lot? Listen, I am guilty of it myself. My youngest is 3 and I am still blaming these kids for the extra weight on my body. I need to stop. I’ve had 3 whole years to pull it together. So why do we play the blame game with our … [Read more...]
5 Excuses You Can No Longer Use for Why Your Marriage is Broken
I could always tell when my husband and I weren’t on the same page. There would be negative energy in the air. Or we would probably dwell in separate areas of our home because we just needed our space. Whatever it was, it wasn’t a secret. Either one or both of us had said or done something to set the other one off, and it was obvious that we were off course. The same can be … [Read more...]
Do You Know What Your Spouse is Craving?
Who knows your spouse better than you? The quick answer, no one. Having a committed and intimate relationship with someone means we should absolutely know them beneath the surface. Being familiar with your spouse’s likes and dislikes as well as what brings them joy and causes pain should always be on your radar. The reasons most relationships fail is because either one or … [Read more...]
Why Loving Yourself Has to Come Before Loving Your Spouse
Recently, I have begun coaching women on the power of boldness. We’re traveling on a 4-week journey that has been quite eye-opening. Taking a deeper look into what makes us, us has been the central focus. These women are beginning to realize how the beliefs they’ve held about themselves are having an impact on how they love. People aren’t always able to make the connection. … [Read more...]
Are You Bringing Your Best to Your Relationship?
Here is the funny thing about love; we expect the person we are with to bring their best to the relationship – at all times. After all, who wants to be with a person who is only giving a fraction of his or herself to the relationship? I sure don’t. I want to know that my husband is giving me his very best. Not perfection, just his best. The question, however, is whether or not … [Read more...]
Have You Gone PRO in Your Relationship?
by LaDawn Elliott Are you truly dedicated to being a “professional” significant other in your committed relationship, or are you just an entry level, unskilled mate filling the position in an interim capacity? A Professional is defined as an individual that is an expert and has specialized knowledge in the field they are practicing. They are characterized by having a high … [Read more...]