by Jamal Miller, I am amazed at the number of couples that I meet that have no balance in their relationships. Marriage itself is hard, and doing it alone makes it even harder. Yes, at the end of the day the betterment of your marriage is between you and your spouse. But, there are many factors that can help you have a healthy marriage. One of those factors is balanced … [Read more...]
My Husband Lost His Job! 9 Ways That We Are Dealing with A Layoff
My husband learned earlier this year that he would be without a job by the end of the summer. It was definitely a shock for us, but we are taking it in stride. I have noticed that we each play a key role in handling the layoff. In addition to our respectful roles, I see that as partners, we both are doing things to safeguard our marriage through this uncertain (and kinda … [Read more...]
6 Dos and Don’ts of Discussing Your Marriage With Others
by Nadirah Angail Sometimes, you can't contain it. Sometimes, the problem seems so big and the emotional response is so great that you just have to call a friend and let them know about the grand showdown that just occurred between you and your husband. They don't always help, these conversations, but we have them because they make us feel good. We like the release we … [Read more...]
What If Your Spouse's Best Friend was of the Opposite Sex?
I will start this post off by being completely honest in answering this question; I would definitely find it a bit of a challenge if my husband's best friend happened to be another woman. This subject was presented courtesy of my husband who had a detailed discussion on the topic during his last barber shop visit. I contemplate the dynamics of a best friendship. The people … [Read more...]
Who’s the Other Woman in Your Husband’s Life: Appropriate vs Get Real Lady
by Charli Penn-Watkins, I've blogged in the past about my total willingness to accept that my husband has a "work wife" in his life. I know her. I trust her. And, she has proven time and time again to have both his back and OUR back! (That's three thumbs-up in my book.) That said, there are a few other women he has encountered through his work life that I'd much rather not … [Read more...]