My husband is a pretty low-key dude, and I respect that. You will rarely see pictures of him on my social media networks, simply because he’s not really into social media. It’s just not his thing. His low-key attitude, however, is pretty consistent. He doesn’t say too much unless he really has something to say, and I suspect that sharing his feelings and emotions is not his … [Read more...]
How Far Would You Go to Save Your Marriage?
Lately, each time we see or hear from crooner Robin Thicke, estranged husband of actress Paula Patton, he’s either singing passionately about his wife coming home, naming an entire album after her, or actually apologizing and verbally begging for her immediate return. Anyone who watched the BET Awards and witnessed Robin’s public plea for Paula to forgive him had to feel some … [Read more...]
Would You Marry You?
Some married folks are quick to complain about the flaws of their spouse. For some odd reason many of us think we're perfect. It's difficult to recognize our own errors, but easy to point out those of others. Go figure. When I was a young single I had this image of the perfect spouse. A mate who catered to my every need with limited flaws seemed ideal. Unrealistic, I know. … [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...]
9 Tips to Help Your Marriage Survive the Unexpected
I am a planner. I like to know what I am going to do long before I do it because it allows me to be prepared. It’s not that I’m incapable of doing something spontaneous, but I’m not the one typically taking the lead if spontaneity is involved. One of the reasons I’m like this is because I am not a huge fan of surprises. I don’t want anyone or anything just rolling up on me. I … [Read more...]
7 Signs You’re Unhappily Married and What You Should Do About It
I consider myself a happy wife. Am I happy with my husband every single day of the week? Not at all. Is he happy with me every day? I doubt it. I mean, neither of us is perfect. But, we’ve found a way to understand each other – most of the time—and the challenges that are thrown our way on a daily basis are manageable. We do our best to keep the other happy and usually we get … [Read more...]
5 Things You Need to Do if You Are Thinking About Cheating
Most people don’t enter a marriage with thoughts of cheating on their mind. I’m no fool, so I also know that some people go into the partnership with no intentions of being faithful. However, I do believe that the majority of people have good intentions and they want their union to last. However, none of us are Christ. And even with the best intentions, some people find … [Read more...]
7 Habits that May Be Ruining Your Sex Life
There are so many things that make a marriage work. First off, love needs to be a part of the equation. Once you have real love there are so many other factors that matter like shared values, compatibility, and aspirations. And, of course, there is sex. Without a healthy sex life a relationship begins to suffer. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon for some marriages to become … [Read more...]
Did You Get Married for the Right Reasons? Here are a Few Wrong Ones
I recently had a conversation with a friend about marrying for potential and how so many women (maybe even men) find themselves in that predicament. What predicament do you ask? The one where a woman loves a man with all her heart, but isn’t crazy about some of his habits and characteristics, yet decides that she is going to marry him anyway because he has so much … [Read more...]
9 Signs that Your Marriage Will Stand the Test of Time
All married couples hit rough patches. I think anyone who says otherwise is delusional. If you are happily married, I am sure you have had a few (or many) rough times. If you haven’t, I can only assume that you haven’t been married for long. If you aren’t happily married, it doesn’t mean all hope is lost. It could just mean that you are currently in the midst of your rough … [Read more...]
Get Out of Survival Mode; 5 Things to Help Your Marriage Thrive
I’ve been married for over 5 years. That's not long by most standards, but long enough for me to realize that making our marriage last isn't about how much we love each other; it’s about our willingness to put in the work. Are we willing to give this thing our all in an effort to not just survive, but to actually thrive as partners? Sometimes when you hear people talk about … [Read more...]