I’m still processing the fact that Barack and Michelle Obama are no longer in the White House. I miss them. I am sure you do as well. And my disappointment isn’t just about missing President Obama’s leadership (although I do), but it is about what I experienced by watching their lives as a couple. It’s about seeing a beautiful display of Black love in the public eye. We needed … [Read more...]
5 Sure Fire Signs You Like Your Spouse
Years ago, I remember seeing First Lady Michelle Obama in and interview where she was asked about her secret to being happily married. I distinctly remember her talking about how she really likes President Obama. That was the heart of her answer. Nothing really deep. Just her sharing how much she genuinely likes the man that she promised to spend the rest of her life with. It … [Read more...]
5 Really “Good” Ways to Make Your Spouse Fall in Love With You All Over Again
Over time, relationships, in general, become routine. Sometimes they get boring and we lose interest. It happens in the best and strongest of relationships. For couples, it is our responsibility to maintain a certain level of excitement, mystery and spontaneity. We have control over what happens in our marriage. Of course life gets busy and can knock us down and wear us out … [Read more...]
What Divorced Couples Can Teach Us About Marriage
In order for a couple to decide divorce is their only option, something had to be seriously broken in that relationship. That couple also had to make a decision that their partnership wasn’t worth saving. As much pain as we see from those who have experienced heartbreak and divorce, there are still quite a few lessons to learn for those of us who are willing to fight the … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Help Your Insecure Spouse Feel More Confident
I know, we really shouldn't be responsible for another person's self-confidence. Each individual would typically handle the confidence department on their own, hence the word "self". However, there may come a time in your marriage when you have to reassure your spouse that you're all in, that there is still a physical attraction and desire. It may seem confusing to some, but … [Read more...]
Why Your Independent Attitude May Not Be So Sexy to Your Spouse
When I was growing up, I lived in a neighborhood where single moms ruled. The majority of my childhood friends and I had that in common. However, we didn’t miss a beat. It never seemed to matter to us that there weren’t very many two-parent households. I would say that image played a major role in the future relationships we would create. Some of us carried into our adult … [Read more...]